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NELSON MANDELA BAY METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
 
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, creed 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 undermentioned positions. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.
 
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS DIRECTORATE 
 
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER: TOWN PLANNING (SIX POSITIONS)
(LAND PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT)
POSITION CODE: 210143
TASK Grade 15 (R582 636 – R810 072 per annum)
(Basic salary only, excluding benefits)  
In compliance with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified African (male/female) applicants.
 
 
Qualifications and experience required: 
  • Degree in Town Planning.
  • Registration as a Professional Planner with SACPLAN.
  • Computer literacy in MS Office Applications.
  • Valid Code B driver’s license.
  • Three to four years’ relevant working experience.  
 
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: 
  • Addressing the total social and physical environment of the Metro, 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 for the Metro, analysing policies, strategies, socio-economic/ geographical information and/ or legislative requirements supporting the Housing and Land service delivery objectives as defined in the IDP and Business plan.
  • Providing support and guidance associated with providing a professional town planning service for the Metro, formulation of spatial development framework plans, formulate policies and analysing policies and strategies, socio-economic/ geographical information and/ or legislative requirements supporting the Land Planning Management and service delivery objectives as defined in the IDP and Business plan of the unit.
 
As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, a 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.
 


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SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications must be made and submitted electronically; hand delivered or mailed applications for these positions will not be accepted. Kindly note that all applications for employment should be completed and submitted online on the municipal website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za (go to "Vacancies” and apply online. The completed application form must be submitted electronically from this site, accompanied by certified and scanned copies of academic qualifications and a CV.
 
Please complete one employment application per vacancy.
 
Telephonic enquiries may be directed to the Receptionist, tel: 041 506 3259.
 
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 30 APRIL 2021 before 14h00.