DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT
2 X TOWN & REGIONAL PLANNER - REF: (5/3/4/9/8)

Requirements: *Grade 12 *B-Degree/B-Tech in Town and Regional Planning or Equivalent *Minimum 4 years’ working experience in spatial planning and land use Management *A valid Code B Driver’s License *Computer Literacy *Experience in serving as a member of a development tribunal will serve as an added advantage *Ability to display adequate understanding of NDP, Spatial Rationale and SDFs *Registration with relevant bodies would be an added advantage

Key performance areas:*Processing, evaluation and recommendation in report format of applications received for development such as township establishment, change of land use, subdivisions, consolidations, etc. to supervisor *Processing, evaluation and recommendation in report format of applications received for development such as township establishment, change of land use, subdivisions, consolidations, etc. to supervisor *Processing, evaluation and recommendation in report format of applications received for development such as township establishment, change of land use, subdivisions, consolidations, etc. to supervisor *Processing, evaluation and recommendation in report format of applications received for development such as township establishment, change of land use, subdivisions, consolidations, etc. to supervisor *Assist in negotiating contractual agreements (i.e. Deeds of Sale, Lease and Donation Agreements) related to land development or use of Council property, with parties such as developers, residents, sport clubs, government parastatals *Liaise with Councillors, professional, specialists, public, relevant government Departments and technical departments including receive and responding to complaints and enquiries regarding town planning aspects *Assess site development plans and building plans in terms of town planning scheme requirements and recommend for either approval or refusal *Report to Assistant Manager: Spatial Planning

Key Competencies: *Effective verbal communication *Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills which include negotiation and conflict management *Report writing skills *Honesty and Integrity *Able to work within a team, under pressure and within set out time limits *Report writing skills *Good communication and interpersonal skills *Attention to detail

NB: ALL SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL UNDERGO BACKGROUND CHECK AND VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS AND CRIMINAL RECORDS

Makhado Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and subscribe to employment equity act.

Forward your application on the Council’s prescribed application form with a copy of CV and certified copies of qualifications to the Municipal Manager, Private Bag X2596, LOUIS TRICHARDT, 0920. Or Hand delivers to 83 Krogh Street, Civic centre Makhado Municipality Louis Trichardt

For more information contact Manager Human Resource Mr Dagada N 015 519 3225 or Mr Muofhe A.P 015 519 3121

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
To view our current vacancies or to print the Application Form visit our website on www.makhado.gov.za

If no response is received from Makhado Local Municipality within 45 days after the closing date, it must be regarded that your application has not been successful.

CLOSING DATE: 28 FEBRUARY 2023