Director: Planning and Development

Director:
Planning and Development Permanent Employment Contract

The Kouga Local Municipality hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment in the following key vacancy:

Director:
Planning and Development

Permanent Employment Contract

SALARY:
An all-inclusive package ranging from R , R , to R  per annum is payable in line with Government Gazette No. 47538 dated 18 November 2022, Local Government:
Municipal Systems Act (32/2000):
Total remuneration packages payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers, subject to the signing of a performance contract, a performance agreement and declaration of financial interests.

• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience at senior and middle management level, of which at least two (2) years must be at senior management level;
• Have proven successful Developmental/Town and Regional planning experience;
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of Kouga Area of jurisdiction;
• Certificate in Municipal Finance Management or Certificate Program in Municipal Development (CPMD) in line with the Minimum regulations on competency levels of 2007 or achievement thereof within the prescribed timeframe;
• A Valid Code 8 Driver’s License and own transport;
• Added advantage:
  Project Management Certificate or Diploma and Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act, 2002, (Act No. 36 of 2002);

• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
• Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000)
• Knowledge of geographical information systems and
• Knowledge of spatial, town and development planning
• Budget and finance management
• Innovative and strategic leader.
• Good facilitation and communication skills
• Must demonstrate experience in management of a substantial staff complement and significant budget in a regulated environment, knowledge of MFMA, in pursuing promotion of local economic development.

• The incumbent must have strong strategic management expertise.
• Candidates will, in addition, be required to demonstrate a practical understanding of the constitutional, legislative and policy frameworks governing the local sphere of government and, in particular, the responsibilities of a senior manager in terms of the Municipal Systems Act (No. 32 of 2000) and Municipal Finance Management Act (No. 56 of 2003).

• Management of the entire Planning & Development, Department which includes but may not be limited to Town & Regional Planning, Human Settlements, Land & Property Administration and Building Control;
• Compile and manage the Directorate’s annual Capital and Operational Budgets;
• Provision of GIS support and analysis and the undertaking of specific GIS related projects and initiatives;
• Management, maintenance and implementation of the municipal multi-disciplinary sustainable human settlement policy and framework;
• Co-ordinate the integration of the multi-sectorial and inter-sphere processes and demands relating to the delivery of sustainable human settlements;
• Co-ordination of housing functions in line with the Provincial and National policies, on behalf of the Provincial Department of Developmental Local Government and Housing;
• Developing and implementing strategies to meet the departments strategic objectives;
• Establishing and managing contractual and other relationships with government departments, service providers, organised business and other stakeholder bodies, to ensure sustainability of projects.

All applications must be submitted with a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, certified identity document, certified driver’s license and the names of three references (with their e-mail addresses) from current and previous employers and a fully completed application form, as available from the municipal website,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). , and applications must also be submitted electronically as one PDF document to…