SENIOR ADVISOR: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING
Based Western Cape (Cape Town)
Ref: 23/10/33
Cluster: Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy & Revenue Enhancement
Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits

ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Provincial Director of Operations, the incumbent shall facilitate the implementation of key National, Local Economic Development and Planning related programmes/ projects/interventions; and ensure timeous completion of it, within budgets. Provide advice, support and build institutional capacity in municipalities to drive economic development and Planning at local levels.

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE
 Knowledge of the SALGA business and sustainability requirements
 Sound understanding of policy and legislative frameworks in area of responsibility
 Understanding of expense management principles and regulations
 Understanding of project management principles
 Sector Knowledge and a sound understanding of the policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks governing the sector; and in particular those applying to the LG Sector and SALGA
 Staying abreast of new developments in the area or responsibility
 Working Knowledge of SALGA Mandate, value chain, business model; and core business objectives
 Working knowledge of the developments (globally and in South Africa) in the related professional disciplines reporting to the position
 Working Knowledge of the LG Sector and the relevance of SALGA in the space
 Regional and local economic planning

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 Relevant Post-graduate qualification at Hons level (Development Planning, Town and Regional Planning or related discipline}
 Registered Professional Planner or eligible for registration as a Professional Planner with SACPLAN
 At least 6 years’ experience in Development Planning dealing with Spatial Planning, Land Use Management Integrated Development Planning and Economic Development, of which three years must be at managerial level.
 Thorough understanding of Municipal Planning in relation to Land Use Management, Spatial Planning and IDPs.
 Knowledge of the various tools and techniques used when implementing development planning initiatives and the linkages between Spatial Planning and Economic Development
 Business processes re-engineering in relation to Municipal Planning and its linkages to Economic Development
 Well-developed administrative and management capacity in a programme related environment.
 Own car and driver’s license

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS
 Advocate Local Government positions on national development planning matters.
 Provide professional support to municipalities on matters dealing with IDPs, Spatial Planning, Land Use Management and Rural Development
 Represent the interests of local government on various forums where development planning matters that fall within the competencies of local government are discussed.
 Ensure that issues that impact on the developmental role of local government are correctly articulated when engaging with other spheres of government.
 Build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure coordinated and sustainable support to municipalities.
 Identify and work with key partners in the execution of SALGA’s capacity building initiatives on development planning matters.
 Undertake and or manage research initiatives leading to the development of local government position on development planning matters.
 Undertake and or manage research on land development matters in order to assist the competitiveness of municipalities.
 Facilitate knowledge sharing between municipalities on development planning matters.
 Identify potential funders.
 Present detailed project proposals and plans to funders for consideration
 Manage project funding and suppliers.
 identify project risks - economic, stakeholder, political and social.
 Develop and maintain programme risk register and ensure that mitigation steps are applied.
 Assign values to risks in order to understand financial implications of risk.
 Highlight variances against programme budget.
 Ensure expenditure against target.
 Prediction of cash flow needs
 Ensures that detailed timesheets are kept to ensure control of all supplier payments
 Develop terms of reference for identified programmes
 Participate in procurement committees as required.
 Adhere to procurement requirements and deadlines for identified programmes

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must submit a curriculum vitae in application for this position

PLEASE APPLY HERE

Closing Date: 10 November 2023

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NOTE: Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. SALGA reserves the right not to proceed with the appointment for any of the vacant position. All appointments will be made in line with the SALGA’S Employment Equity Plan.