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​DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE VACANCIES

 
DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE 
 
The vision of the Department of Cooperative Governance is one of having a well co-ordinated system of Government consisting of National, Provincial and Local spheres working together to achieve sustainable development and service delivery. The Department intends to invest in human capital, increase integrated technical capacity directed at service delivery and promote representivity in the Department through the filling of this post. The candidature of persons whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representivity will therefore receive preference. 
 
APPLICATIONS: May be posted to URS Response Handling, P O Box 11506, Tiegerpoort, 0056; submitted electronically via email: cogta26@ursonline.co.za or via fax: 086 415 5709. 
FOR ATTENTION : URS Response Handling Tel No: 012 811 1900 
 
CLOSING DATE : 09 November 2018 
 
 
NOTE: The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates. Applications must be submitted on a signed Z83 Form (application form), obtainable from any Public Service department website, and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV as well as certified copies of ID, all qualifications and all academic records. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for the interest shown in the Department. 
 

​ERRATUM: kindly note that the post of Deputy Director: Systems Developer with Ref No: 24929/02) advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 41 dated 12 October 2018, the requirements under Technical Competencies should read as follows: MS SQL 2008 and 2012. 

 
 
OTHER POST
 
 
TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER (GRADE A) REF NO: 24981/01 
SALARY: R585 366 – R630 597 per annum (Salary in accordance with the OSD for Town and Regional Planners) 
CENTRE: Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A three year degree/diploma in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or equivalent qualification. Three years post-qualification Town and Regional Planning experience. Compulsory registration with the South African Council of Planners as a Professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment. Extensive travelling and a valid driver’s licence. Generic competencies: Decision making, team leadership, analytical skills, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication skills, computer literacy, delegation and development of others, planning, organizing and execution, ability to manage conflict, problem solving and analysis, insight, people management skills and change management. Technical competencies: Programme and project management, Town and Regional principles and methodologies, research and development, computer-aided applications, Town and Regional knowledge of legal compliance, creating high performance culture, technical consulting and professional judgement. 
 
DUTIES: The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Ensure the application of town and regional planning principles in land development. Facilitate and provide technical assistance to professional teams on all aspects regarding town and regional project. Coordinate, evaluate and monitor the implementation of development in compliance with applicable legislation and town and regional planning standards and guidelines. Ensure the compilation and adoption of technical and planning standards, norms and guidelines. Formulate, interpret and implement planning legislation, guidelines, policies and regulations. Facilitate site clearance in terms of Project execution Plans and manage site clearance standards as agreed with Project managers. Compile spatial development framework (SDF) as part of the IDP processes. Compile guidelines and evaluate land use management schemes (LUMS). Research and development. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/ literature studies on town and regional planning technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/ councils on town and regional planning-related matters. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr J Lodi Tel No: (012) 395 4717