TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER: PRODUCTION
Department of Social Development
Job Details
| Published date: June 21, 2023 | |
| Closing date: July 14, 2023 |
Contact Details
| Ms E Motloutsi | |
| (011) 355 7700 | |
| Johannesburg, Gauteng |
Description
Department of Social Development
TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER: PRODUCTION
Reference Number : REFS/018010
Directorate : IDMS
Number of Posts : 1
Enquiries : Ms E Motloutsi Tel:( 011) 355 7700
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. Town Planning inputs to infrastructure and related plans: Prepare inputs to Project Planning reports from a town planner perspective, for example Business Cases, Infrastructure Assets Management Plans, Strategic Briefs, etc. Undertake extensive analyses to formulate and maintain an infrastructure planning framework for the Department. Undertake spatial analysis and modelling to support comprehensive infrastructure planning framework. Identify suitable sites for social development infrastructure projects and undertake final validation on suitability. Validate all aspects of town planning requirements for planned infrastructure projects. Represent the Department at the different spatial forum to promote alignment between social planning and broader provincial planning. Interact with the Custodian, GOGTA and related planning forums in the province to promote seamless and integrated spatial planning. Policies, Norms, Standard and Monitoring Reports: Make inputs to the provincial functional norms and standards in line with nationally prescribed functional norms and standards from a town planning perspective. Contribute from a town planning perspective to post project, post occupancy and end of the year evaluations as well as preparation of reports. Research and development: 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.
Notes :
To apply for the above positions, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za
Employer : Department of Social Development
Location : Head Office (Johannesburg)
Closing Date : 14-07-2023
Requirements
Requirements :
A Bachelors’ Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or relevant qualifications. 3 years’ post qualification professional experience required. A Valid driver’s licence. Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Town & Regional Planner. Knowledge: PFMA/DoRA/Treasury Regulations, Practice Notes, Instructions, Circulars, Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007, Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management, Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act 13 of 2013, Children’s Act of 2005 and the Best practice Note of 2010, Spatial planning systems and norms of Government and Relevant Provincial Land Administration Legislation.. Skills and Competencies: decision making, team leadership, analytical, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsive, communication, computer literacy, delegation and development of others, planning, organising and execution, conflict management.