DIRECTOR: PLANNING
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS - Western Cape
Job Details
| Published date: October 8, 2022 | |
| Closing date: October 24, 2022 |
Contact Details
| Ms. K August | |
| (021) 483 2591 |
Description
POST 38/263 : DIRECTOR: PLANNING, REF NO: HS 21/2022
CENTRE : Department of Human Settlements
DUTIES : Facilitate provincial human settlement forward planning; Facilitate the development of implementable human settlement plans with the IDP of municipalities; Manage GISc support; Coordinate and manage the integration of the Informal Settlements policy into provincial and municipal planning; Strategic Management; Financial Management; People Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. K August Tel No: (021) 483 2591
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or ttps://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
CLOSING DATE : 24 October 2022
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-degree/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) or higher qualification as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 6 years relevant middle-management experience in a town and regional planning working environment; A valid driving licence, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities. Completion of Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) upon appointment. Note: A requirement for appointment at Director Level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government. This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level. Recommendation: Post-graduation qualification; Professional registration with relevant bodies. Competencies: Extensive knowledge and understanding of the National and Provincial Housing Act, Western Cape Housing Development Act, National Housing Code, guidelines and other related housing policies and prescripts; Proven knowledge of the following: Integrated human settlement planning; Planning and environmental regulatory requirements; Human Settlement, Local Government and Stakeholder Management; Built environment; Municipal Spatial Development Frameworks and 5-year Human Settlement Plans on municipal level; procurement and tendering process; GISc Systems and the management of spatial databases; Development, Strategy Management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Core competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Excellent leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Information technology; Collaborative Relationship building; Planning; Organising; Dispute resolution.209
procurement and tendering process; GISc Systems and the management of spatial databases; Development, Strategy Management and strategy monitoring and review processes; Core competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership; People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management and Change Management; Skills: Excellent leadership skills with specific reference to the ability to display thought leadership in complex applications; Information technology; Collaborative Relationship building; Planning; Organising; Dispute resolution.