TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER
KWAZULU NATALDEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS
Job Details
| Published date: August 29, 2023 | |
| Closing date: September 8, 2023 |
Contact Details
| Ms M Zungu | |
| (033) 355 6459 | |
| Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal |
Description
TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER REF NO: 60/2023 (MP)
Chief Directorate: Municipal Planning
Directorate: Spatial Planning
CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex Town and Regional Planning and facilitate municipal planning development programmes and projects with the following key responsibilities: Perform planning functions and activities in accordance with Town and Regional Planning principles in land development, Contribute towards Strategic Spatial Planning at provincial level (inclusive of co-ordination of planning activities between the 3 spheres of government and other stakeholders), Statutory planning and land use management (including providing support, capacity building and monitoring to Local Government), Office administration and Budget Planning, Research and development: keep up with new technologies and procedures, Manage the effective utilization of resources and Human Capital Development management, where required.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Zungu Tel No: (033) 355 6459
KWAZULU NATALDEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS
APPLICATIONS : To be posted to: The Chief Director, Human Resource Management & Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Hand Delivered To: The Chief Registry Clerk, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Natalia, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg. Applicants can also submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address kznjobs@kzncogta.gov.za.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr LA Zulu
CLOSING DATE : 08 September, (Applications received after this date will not be accepted).
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) available from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. The Department discourages applications sent by registered mail and will not be held responsible for applications sent via registered mail which are not collected from the post office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application reaches the Department timeously. Failure to comply with any instruction will disqualify applicants. Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained from State Security on the following checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). Faxed or late applications will not be accepted. Should applicants not receive any response from the Department within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering people with disability.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS : The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) qualification as recognised by SAQA in Urban/ Town/ City and Regional Planning or a relevant qualification coupled with 3 years’ post qualification professional experience in a Town and Regional Planning environment and a valid code 8 driver’s licence. Registration with SACPLAN as a professional Town and Regional Planner is compulsory on appointment. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Knowledge of programme and project management, Knowledge of Town & Regional Planning principles and methodologies, Knowledge of research and development, Knowledge of computer-aided applications, Knowledge of creating a high performance culture, Knowledge of technical consulting and professional judgement, Decision-making and team leadership skills, Analytical and creativity skills, Self-management and financial management skills, Customer focus and responsiveness skills, Delegation and development of others skills, Planning, organising and execution skills, Ability to manage conflict, Problem-solving and analysis and insight skills, People management and change management skills, Good communication skills (verbal & written), Computer literacy in MS Office.