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NELSON MANDELA BAY METRO
 
In terms of its Employment Equity Plan, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, gender and disability, and as such the relevant policy will be considered during selection and placement.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-mentioned position. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply, unless otherwise stated in the advertisement.
 

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HUMAN SETTLEMENTS DIRECTORATE
SENIOR TOWN PLANNER
(LAND PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT)
POSITION CODE: 240459
TASK Grade 16 (R750 600 – R1 043 532 per annum)
(Basic salary only, excluding benefits)
 
Qualifications and experience required:
  • SACPLAN accredited degree in Town Planning and Regional Planning NQF Level 8 or B-Tech: Town or Regional Planning.
  • Registration as a Professional Planner with SA Council for Planners (SACPLAN).
  • Computer literate in MS Office applications.
  • Five to seven years relevant experience as a Professional Planner.
  • Valid Code B driver’s licence.
 
Key attributes and competencies:
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Strategic management and forward planning to achieve short- and long-term objectives of section.
  • Analytical and technical skills in assessing, understanding, and delivering business requirements.
  • Excellent report-writing, monitoring and evaluation skills.
  • Knowledge of applicable municipal policies, as well as any other relevant legislation.
 
Job purpose:
  • Planning and controlling the key performance areas and result indicators associated with the Land Use Management, Strategic Planning and Policy Spatial Development Framework Section through the provision of an efficient and effective management system relating to statutory and non-statutory processes pertaining to land use, strategic planning, policy planning, administration, finance, community participation, execution and application of procedures, regulations and standards in order to ensure plans and related policies identified in the Integrated Development Plan are afforded priority.
  • Addressing the total social and physical environment taking cognisance of the statutory, physical, demographic, economic, sociological parameters and how these influence, and are influenced by local, regional and national development policies as well as in the management and administration of this Section.
  • Providing support and guidance associated with providing a professional town planning service, analysing policies, strategies, socio-economic/geographical information and/or legislative requirements supporting the Human Settlements Directorates service delivery objective, as defined in the IDP and Business Plan.
  • Providing support and guidance associated with providing a professional town planning service, formulation of spatial development framework plans, to formulate policies and to analyse policies, strategies, socio-economic/geographical information and/or legislative requirements supporting planning and service delivery objectives, as defined in the IDP and Business Plan of the Directorate.





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As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
 
Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.
 
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Kindly note that all applications for employment and supporting documentation in respect of the advertised vacancy should be submitted online on the municipal website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za (go to ‘Vacancies’ to find the documentation for details for submitting online applications). It is advisable to submit applications online in good time to allow time for attending to queries that may arise when submitting applications.
Hand-delivered or mailed applications for this position will not be accepted.
 
Telephonic enquiries may be directed to the Receptionist, tel. 041 506 3259.
 
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 11 OCTOBER 2024 BEFORE 14:00
 
APPLY ONLINE