DIRECTOR: PLANNING & HUMAN SETTLEMENT
Total remuneration package will be in terms of Government Gazette No. 47538, dated 18 November 2022 the incumbent will be reporting to the Municipal Manager.
TERM OF APPOINTMENT: PERMANENT
(Appointed candidate to re-structure their salaries)

Knowledge & Skills:
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and Legislation.
• Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management.
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000 (Act No5 of 2000).
• Knowledge of geographical Information System.
• Knowledge of spatial, town and development planning.
• Advanced understanding of Council operations and delegated powers.
• Budget and finance management.
• Ability to be an innovative and strategic leader.
• Strategic leadership and Management, Governance, Ethics and values in Financial Management, stakeholders Relations and Supply Chain Management.

Duties:
• The incumbent will be responsible for the planning, organising coordination and control of all activities of the Planning developments, estate administration, building control, Housing and in order to achieve strategic objectives to ensure optimum service delivery.
• The budgeting and expenditure control of all projects within the directorate.
• Establishing and managing contractual and other relationships with Government departments, service providers, organized business and other stakeholders bodies through Integrated Development Planning; to ensure sustainable land use management.
• Preparing procedural, financial and performance reports referring to statistical data and qualitative information related to the planning and economic development service delivery initiatives for the attention of the Municipal Manager for consideration and inclusion into Council and sub-Committee reports.
• Appointments will be made according to the Council’s Employment Equity Plan, which ensures representation of designated groups in the Municipality, including those with disabilities.
• It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on his/her qualifications, criminal and credit records. The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests.
• Only hard copies will be accepted. No faxed applications will be accepted.
• Appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of Section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act. The appointment will be done in accordance with the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers.
• Applicants may undergo security screening/vetting and a Competency assessment.
• All applications must be submitted with a detailed CV, Certified copies of qualifications, ID document and driver’s licence, the names of three references from current and previous employers and a fully completed official application form, as available from the municipal website or the Human Resources Department, to be couriered to Directorate: Corporate Support Services, Unit: Human Resources, c/o Nelson Mandela & Beyers Naude Drive, Rustenburg 0299, P O Box 16, Rustenburg 0300. Applications can also be dropped off at Reception (Ground Floor) Municipal Main Building. Please mark envelope “VACANCY”. Administrative enquiries may be directed to tel. 014-590 3200/3016/3632
• Kindly note that applicants must complete the official senior managers employment application form.

CLOSING DATE: 26 APRIL 2023