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STELLENBOSCH LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
SENIOR SPATIAL PLANNER
SPATIAL PLANNING
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PED/DP/SP/02
 
The successful incumbent will report to the Manager: Spatial Planning 
 
 
Minimum requirements: ● A Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Town and Regional Planning ● Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the field of town and regional planning of which at least 2 years must be in a managerial position● Sound working knowledge of all applicable spatial planning and land use management / local government legislation ● Professional registration with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) ● A thorough knowledge of Town and Regional Planning Principles and methodologies as well as research and policy development methodologies ● Code B driver’s licence. 
 
Other Requirements: ● Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office Suite ● Have proven programme and project management skills ● Advanced interpersonal and Communication skills● Ability to function as a team worker ● Posses exceptional Innovative and Creative attributes ● Must be assertive and self-driven and able to work to strict deadlines ● Must be able to exercise professional judgement ● Ability to perform under pressure and in stressful conditions ● Excellent oral and written communication skills in at least two of the three Western Cape official languages (English, Afrikaans, Xhosa) ● Managerial Skills● Conflict resolution skills 
 
 
Duties: ● Assist the Manager: Spatial Planning to develop and manage spatial planning systems and administer relevant legislation ● Assist with the development and implementation of municipal and local spatial development frameworks and related spatial policy and ensure the integration of spatial planning policy with other municipal planning policies and systems. Responsible for research to assist with policy development ● Assist the preparation of spatial planning and land use management related by-laws and policies ● Develop norms, standards and guidelines for spatial planning and land use management and coordinate, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Municipal and Local Spatial Development Framework/s and related policy and regulations ● Provide spatial planning advice and technical support to the Land Use Management Section and internal and external national, provincial and local departments ● Assist with the effective administration on Town Planning Administration Management System (“TPAMS”) ● Facilitate and ensure effective communication with applicants, consultants, interested and affected parties, internal departments, councillors and the general public● Input into budget
 
Recommendation: A post graduate degree in Town and Regional Planning will serve as an additional advantage ● Work experience gained within a spatial planning and land use management department in local government ● Experience in research and policy/by-law development ● Public participation skills 
 
Job related enquiries: Craig Alexander (021 808 8196) 
 
General Enquiries: Lanese September 021 808 8064 or Lucretia Koegelenberg 021 808 8102 
 
Salary: R453 879.12 – R589 150.32 (subject to evaluation) Plus benefits

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Applications, clearly marked, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, a covering letter and the details of contactable referees, must be emailed to the Human Resource Management Services at Stellenbosch Municipality at the following email address specifically linked to the above Directorate: pedjobs@stellenbosch.gov.za. 
 
Please state the name of the position in the subject of your email for identification purposes. 
 
Applications for the above mentioned vacancy must be sent via the given email. If not it will not be considered. No hand delivered or posted applications will be considered. 
 
Please note: By applying for this position, the candidate consents to verification checks of qualifications and criminal records. Candidates must be willing to be subjected to a rigorous evaluation process. Originally completed applications, accompanied by originally-certified true copies of qualification certificates (degrees, diplomas, certificates, school certificates, etc.) as well as required driver's licenses, Professional Driver’s Permits and registration certificates from professional bodies, where applicable. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and no supporting documentation will be returned. No copies of certified copies will be accepted. 
 
Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker/ member of the Selection Committee, is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification of your application 
 
Closing date 21 August 2020 @ 12:00 
 
Stellenbosch Municipality is an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. The requirements of the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the selection criteria/process. If you do not hear from us within ten (10) weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. For more details on vacancies, visit our website www.stellenbosch.gov.za. The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment and to add/amend/change the salary package.