WESTERN CAPE DEAPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

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NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING REF NO: EADP 10/2022
SALARY : R1 269 951 per annum (Level 14), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS)
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Honours degree or 4-year Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA. Professional Registration required, either with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) or Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA). 5 Years’ experience at a senior managerial level. A valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS. Note: A requirement for appointment is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry in the Senior Management Service (SMS). This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level. Recommendation: A qualification in the Physical, Natural or Environmental Sciences, or City/Town and Regional Planning, Spatial Planning or Development Planning fields would be preferable. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Current national and provincial environmental management governance frameworks (statutory and strategic); National and provincial land use management and spatial planning governance frameworks (statutory and strategic); Latest international, national, provincial and local trends and developments in respect of environmental legislation, policies and strategies; Latest international, national, provincial and local trends and developments in respect of land use management legislation, policies and strategies; Theory and practice of environmental impact management; Theory and practice of land use management and spatial planning. Proven knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration; Strong conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills; Strong leadership, team building and interpersonal skills; Exceptional planning, organizing and people management skills; The ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage change in an ever-changing environment and under pressurized circumstances.
 
DUTIES : Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of the provisioning of development planning services. This includes the following functions: Ensure the provision of development facilitation services to provincial and municipal stakeholders; Guide and direct the provision of municipal IDP and LGMTEC support; Ensure the coordination of special programmes and projects; Direct the management of sub-regional integrated environmental management regulatory services; Ensure the provision of specialist integrated land management advice on a sub-regional basis; Ensure the provision of land use regulatory support services. Guide and direct the promotion and provision of sustainable spatial planning on a regionalised and sub-regional basis. Guide and direct the provision of development planning intelligence management services; Guide and direct the provision of development planning research services; Manage and engage all spheres of government in integrated development planning and support services through programmes and projects. Optimise communication and stakeholder relationships with development planning stakeholders and partners. Evaluate the performance of the department on a continuous basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards. Ensure that sound people and financial management practices are adhered to in the department.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G Gerber Tel No: (+27 21 483 8315) (Cell: +27 83 226 9127)