TOWN PLANNER
SALARY: (D4) R322, 076.55- R350, 208.53 per annum (plus applicable benefits)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
· Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Town and regional Planning or Development Planning and Land Use Management,
· Registration as a Technical or a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act 32 of 2002.
· Minimum of 2 to 3 years in the Planning field and must be proficient in CAD, preferably AutoCAD
· Strong understanding of planning and environmental legislation and policies guiding development planning, especially at a local government level,
· Sound knowledge of housing administration and development processes and different housing schemes,
· Proficient in one of the most dominant local languages (isiZulu or Xhosa)
· Experience in the development of Sector Plans ( Spatial Development Framework and Land Use Management Systems) and
· A valid driver’s license, computer literacy and sound communication and report writing skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assess and make professional input, comments and recommendations on all statutory development and land use applications,
· Co-ordinate the facilitation of an effective development planning municipal capacity building programmes for local municipalities,
· Facilitate the review and formulation of municipal sector plans such as Land Use Management System, Spatial Development Framework, Housing Sector Plans, Environmental Management Plan and/or Framework, Strategic Environmental Assessment and Biodiversity and/or Bioregional Plans
· Manage and provide innovative planning strategies and models to create sustainable human settlements and ensure that all rural and urban developments are adhering to the principles of sustainable human settlements,
· Co-ordinate and facilitate formulation of municipal land development policy framework for effective land use and ,management and
· Provide input for the preparation, implementation and monitoring of Municipal IDPs.
Enquiries should be directed to the Director Development planner: Mr. L.D Zondi on 039 834 8700. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.
Applications with comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of educational qualifications plus driver’s license must be addressed to the Municipal Manager for attention: Miss N. Lungwengwe: Sisonke District Municipality, Private Bag X501, IXOPO, 3276, to reach us no later than 04 September 2013.
Further correspondence will be confined to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The Council reserves the right not to continue with the interview and appointment if it feels that no suitable candidates could be found.
NB: canvassing with Councillors or Management will lead to immediate disqualification.
Sisonke District Municipality subscribes to the National Equity Strategy.
