DANNHAUSER MUNICIPALITY (KZ 254) Dannhauser Local Municipality (KZ 254) incorporating Hattingspruit and Durnacol with its seat at Dannhauser invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following position: DEPARTMENT: COUNCIL VACANCY: DIRECTOR: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TYPE OF: PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS • A Bachelor of Science Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development studies or equivalent. • 5 years’ experience at middle management level; • Proven successful Professional Developmental/ Town Planning experience; • Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act; • Compliance with MFMA : Minimum Competency Levels Certificate in Municipal Finance Management (SAQA qualification) and registered with a Professional Body will serve as a strong recommendation. • Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience at management level, and have proven successful institutional transformation within public. • Valid Driver’s License and a suitable vehicle for proper performance of his/her functions and discharge of duties. ACADEMIC AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Maturity, analytic ability and integrity; • Ability to meet deadlines and working under pressure; • Willingness to work long hours and irregular at times • Computer literacy (Microsoft windows XP, Spreadsheet) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Reports to the Municipal Manager and responsible for the following: • the District Spatial Planning; • Planning and Economic Development • Development and maintenance of GIS; • Development and maintenance of the Development Planning Shared services; • Formulation of policies, strategies and action plans for the Municipality; • LED Strategies; • Facilitate research on economic development and maintain database; • Stimulate local economy by promoting job creation, • Investment and the development of SMME’s; • Manage the implementation of LED and Development Planning projects; • Solicit private and public funds to support the IDP and sector plans; managing marketing, tourism and transport as well as agricultural projects; • Management of the department according to the strategies of the municipality; • Prepare and submit reports to the Municipal Manager and relevant structures. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND COMPETENCY Knowledge of municipal applicable legislations, Reasonable understanding of the link between IDP and Corporate Plan, Budgeting and Annual Performance Plan in Municipal context, Extensive knowledge of MFMA Applicable municipal legislation, Strong Supervisory skills and interpersonal skills and also the incumbent must have the following leading and core competencies as per the Government Gazette no. 37245 of 17th January 2014. • Strategic direction and leadership people management program and project management, financial management, change management, government leadership • Moral competence planning & organizing, analysis and innovation, knowledge & information management, communication and results and quality focus. SIGNING OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT AND DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INTEREST: The appointed candidate will be expected to sign an Employment contract, Performance Agreement and a disclosure of financial interest within stipulated periods. SECURITY VETTING AND COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT: Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitably check (security vetting, criminal record, citizen qualifications, verification and employment verification. Recommended candidates will be subjected to competency assessment. REMUNERATION Remuneration package payable in the context of Local Government: Upper limits of total remuneration packages payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Managers. All applications should be submitted on the senior manager application form or Annexure C obtainable from the municipal website www.dannhauser.gov.za or collected from the Dannhauser Municipality Human Resource Office. Applications should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of all qualifications. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO APPLICATION BY E-MAIL OR FAX WILL BE ACCEPTED. Applicants should note that if they are not notified of the outcome of their applications within 30 days of the closing date for submission of applications, they may conclude that their applications were not successful. The municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment following the placement of this advertisement. Applications should be marked “DIRECTOR PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT” shall be hand delivered to the Municipal Manager, 8 Church Street, Dannhauser, 3080, or posted to: Private Bag X1011 Dannhauser 3080 Any enquiries relating to this advertisement may be directed to the Municipal Manager, Mr S. Cele, at 8 Church Street, Dannhauser, office no. 1 main building of Head Office, who can also be contacted on 034 621 2666 ext 739 during office hours commencing from 07H30 – 16H00, with a lunch interval between 13H00 – 13H30. CLOSING DATE : 02 May 2023 CLOSING TIME : 12h00 MR S. CELE MUNICIPAL MANAGER NOTICE NO.
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