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STEVE TSHWETE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
A fast growing and financially sound Municipality, situated in the middle of Mpumalanga, only 120km from central Gauteng.
 
Moderate climate with many surrounding holiday resorts. Steve Tshwete Local Council is committed to achieve and maintain diversity and equity in employment in respect of race, gender and especially disability.

 
TEMPORARY
TOWN PLANNER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
DEPARTMENT: TOWN PLANNING AND HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
POST LEVEL: 05
BASIC SALARY: R445 938 p.a.
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REQUIREMENTS: B-degree in Town and Regional Planning or relevant equivalent qualification (NQF 7). 1-2 years relevant experience. Extensive and thorough Knowledge of Spatial Planning and Land Use Management No. Act 16 of 2013 and its regulations and related pieces of legislation and application of Spatial Development Framework. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, Research and problem solving skills and excellent repot writing skills. Experience with Microsoft Office programs. A valid Code B Driver's License.
 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Evaluation of land development and land use applications in terms of SPLUMA and Steve Tshwete SPLUMA By-Law. Control and management of illegal land use, monitor implementation of town planning decisions, interact with developers on major developments/land applications. Preparation of reports for consideration by council. Project manage spatial planning and land development projects, handling of public enquiries and performing additional related tasks.
 
REFERENCE NUMBER: TP&HS/T1
 
CLOSING DATE: 20 NOVEMBER 2020
 
CONTACT NUMBER: (013) 249 7021/ 7080
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PLEASE NOTE:
1. The appointment of a candidate is at the Steve Tshwete Local Councils' sole discretion, taking into account all relevant legislation, council policies and procedures, notwithstanding our Employment Equity goals.
2. The submission of an application gives Steve Tshwete Local Council the right to make inquiries necessary to obtain information regarding the applicant's background. Such inquiry will include current and previous employers as well as academic institutions.
3. Applicants who have not been responded to within six weeks of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
4. Steve Tshwete Local Council reserves the right not to make an appointment in any or all of the above vacancies, and correspondence will only be limited to short-listed candidates.
5. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form (available from the Municipal Offices or can be printed from Council's web site "www.stIm.gov.za") or by means of a detailed Curriculum Vitae and Covering Letter, together with certified copies of qualifications or certificates and identity document (Max 4 MB) to: ApplicationsHR@stlm.gov.za
Application must be deposited in the Applications for Employment Box provided at the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, Ground Floor, CNR Walter Sisulu Street and Wanders Avenue, Civic Centre building main entrances Middelburg.
6. Incomplete or incorrect information on an application form or CV form will disqualify an applicant.
7. People from previously disadvantaged groups (HDI's) and People living with disability are encouraged to apply.
8. In order to ensure compliance with Covid-19 regulations and restrictions only emailed applications will be accepted. All applications must reach the Municipality by the closing date.

CLOSING DATE: 20 NOVEMBER 2020