WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM VACANCIES

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​NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. 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: Furthermore, https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ 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
 
 
DIRECTOR: SPATIAL PLANNING REF NO: EADP 02/2025) 
SALARY : R1 216 824 per annum (Level 13) 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA; A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level within the spatial planning or town and regional planning or development planning sector; Registration as a Professional Planner with SACPLAN. Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: Recommendation: A post-graduate degree (NQF 8 or higher) in Urban / Town / City and Regional Planning, or equivalent will be an added advantage. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Specialist knowledge of the current international, national, provincial and municipal spatial planning & land use management governance frameworks (statutory and strategic) OR Development Planning governance frameworks, legislation, policies, strategies. Specialist knowledge of the theory and practice of regional, spatial / strategic spatial planning policy OR development planning and facilitation. Advanced knowledge of strategy development, strategy implementation and management and strategy monitoring and review processes, preferably in development planning. Advanced knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and reporting, preferably in the field of spatial planning performance management. Advanced knowledge of methodology and research trends regarding spatial / development planning. Knowledge of human resource management. Knowledge of modern systems of Public Sector financial management, governance and administration. Basic knowledge of the latest advances in management theory and practice. Knowledge of the South African policies of the government of the day and the policy formulation, implementation and monitoring processes utilized. Knowledge of global, regional, and local political, economic, and social affairs impacting on South Africa and the Western Cape. Knowledge of Constitutional, legal, intergovernmental relations and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa Public Sector. Skills in the following: Strategic Capability and Leadership: Systems thinking | Conceptual |Analytical/Critical thinking | Research Programme and Project Management: Project management | Planning and organising | Numeracy Change Management & Values Based Development Financial Management: basic budgeting and accounting People management and empowerment: Team building | Ability to work independently and as part of a team | Inter-personal relations | People management Communication, Report writing & Language skills (written and verbal) Basic legislative interpretation Computer literacy: Geospatial Information Systems, Data Analytics and Management Systems, MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.). 
 
DUTIES : Line Management: Ensure the effective provision of provincial spatial planning and development services; Lead and manage the provision of spatial planning oversight, support and advisory services to municipal spatial planning in the province, and provincial and regional spatial planning and implementation; Lead the Provincial participation in and support to National Spatial Planning. Strategic Management: To define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate. Participation in the Chief Directorate, and Directorate’s strategic planning process. Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate. To evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards. To report to the Chief Director: Development Planning on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance. To monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources employed by it. Financial Management: Manage participation in the budgeting process at Directorate level. Ensure the preparation of the annual and adjustment budgets for the Directorate. Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure. Human Resource Management: Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s strategic and business plans. Motivate, train and guide employees within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery. Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Directorate. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms F Mabusela Tel No: (021) 483 4666