Requirements:

• A recognized relevant B degree at NQF level 7 in Building Science/ Town and
  Regional Planning or Development Studies/ Business Economics
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at senior / middle management of which at
  least 2 years must be at senior management level
• Sound knowledge of Project management and contract management
• Registration as Professional Planner will be an added advantage
• Own motor vehicle and valid driver’s licence
• Computer literacy
• Minimum competency requirements, will be dealt with in terms of Government
  Gazette 40593 dated 3 February 2017

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
• Good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance
  management
• Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management regulations and the
  Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000
• Knowledge of geographical information systems
• Knowledge of spatial, town and development planning.
  Responsibilities:
• Prepare reports to the Planning and Development Services Portfolio
  Committee and other Council Structure.
• Manages GIS, Local Economic Development, Spatial Planning and Land Use
  Management, Integrated Development Planning and Public Transport
  Planning and Regulation
• Develop, coordinate and manage operations of the planning and
  economic development department
• Develop methodologies and approaches to guide the specific interventions
  associated with scoping, resourcing, implementation, monitoring and
  communication.
• Manage the drafting of IDP, its implementation and review processes
• Advice the Municipal Manager on planning and economic development
  matters
• Manage Departmental Budget according to Service Delivery Budget
  Implementation Plan