DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

CLOSING DATE : 21 July 2023 at 16:00

NOTE : The application must include only a completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). The requirements for appointment at the Senior Management Service (SMS) level include the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Prior to appointment, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the NSG. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection committee will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the Implementation of Competency Based Assessments. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Applications: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DALRRD is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in DALRRD through the filling of posts. The Department reserves the right not to fill a position. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks. The successful candidate will be subjected to undergo security vetting. DALRRD will conduct reference checks which may include social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with.

PROFESSIONAL TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER (GRADE A- C) REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/454
Directorate: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management

CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)

DUTIES : Ensure the application of town and regional planning principles in land development. Facilitate and provide technical assistance to professional teams on all aspects regarding town and regional planning projects. Ensure adherence to legal requirements. Co-ordinate, evaluate and monitor the implementation of development in compliance with applicable legislation and town and regional planning standards and guidelines. Ensure the compilation and adoption of technical and planning standards, norms and guidelines. Formulate, interpret and implement planning legislation, guidelines, policies and regulations. Facilitate site clearance in terms of project execution plans and manage site clearance standards as agreed with project managers. Plan and design to ensure sustainable human settlements. Compile Spatial Developments Frameworks (SDF) (as part of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) processes). Compile guidelines and evaluate Land Use Management Schemes (LUMS). Conduct research and development. Undertake continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research / Literature studies on town and regional planning technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies / councils on town and regional planning - related matters. Provide human capital development. Mentor, train and develop Candidate Town and Regional Planners and Town and Regional Planners to promote skills / knowledge transfer and adherence to sound town and regional planning principles and code of practice. Supervise town and regional planning and processes. Provide performance management and development. Provide office administration and budgeting. Prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement supply chain management and personnel human resource administration. Monitor and control expenditure. Report on expenditure and service delivery.

ENQUIRIES : Ms P Ledwaba Tel No: (012) 337 3657
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post Private Bag X09, Hatfield, 0028 or hand it delivered during office hours to: Sunaracdia Building, 6th floor, 524 Cnr Steve Biko and Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia, 0083

NOTE : Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females as well as Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.