WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

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-entryprogramme/.
​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.
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, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION REF NO: EADP 41/2020 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum (Level 13) (All-inclusive package to be structured to be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS). 
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B-Degree (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA; Professional Registration required, either with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) or the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA); 6 Years’ of experience at middle/senior managerial level; Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before the candidate may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details are available at: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme; A valid driver’s license. Recommendation: An appropriate B-Degree (NQF 7) or higher qualification in natural or physical sciences or development planning will serve as a recommendation. Competencies: Knowledge of/competent in respect of the following: provincial executive support systems and services; good corporate governance norms and standards; public policy analysis and development processes; strategic capability and leadership including strategy development; financial management; management and monitoring and review; latest advances in public management theory and practice; modern systems of governance and administration; service delivery and innovation; client orientation and customer focus; people management and empowerment; change management; knowledge management; problem-solving and analysis; policies of the government of the day; global, regional and local political, economic, social and environmental affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; inter-governmental and international relations; communications, public relations, and public participation. Proven experience in conducting in-depth research and developing reports and business cases outlining and risks, insights and opportunities. Strong conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills. Exceptional planning, organizing and people management skills. Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders within and outside of the Western Cape Government; Ability and experience in providing policy and strategy support in driving delivery. The ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage change in an ever-changing environment and under pressurized circumstances. High level communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution and consultation skills. 
 
DUTIES : To strategically and operationally ensure the effective, efficient and economic management of the Directorate Development Facilitation that is responsible for mainstreaming sustainable development in municipalities and other organs of state through the provision of an all-encompassing development facilitation service: Providing land use management and planning, and environmental management advisory services to municipalities, provincial government departments and national government departments, and to selected private sector sustainable development projects; Facilitating the coordination and cooperation between organs of state in the consideration of land use management and environmental management applications; Facilitating the resolution of land use management and environmental management related conflicts as it pertains to municipalities, provincial government departments and national government (and State-Owned Enterprises), and to selected private sector sustainable development initiatives; The provision of support with the Municipal Integrated Development Planning (IDP) and Local Government Expenditure Committee (LGMTEC) processes; Coordinating DEA&DP’s involvement in the municipal Integrated Development Planning (IDP) and Local Government Medium Term Expenditure Committee (LGMTEC) processes; Assisting with the drafting of IDPs and the related sector plans by ensuring the mainstreaming of development planning such as growth management planning information, infrastructure planning information, and scenario planning information, etc. into IDPs; Assisting with adherence to the relevant legislative requirements in terms of specific sector plans, and facilitating alignment (intra-& inter-municipal, intra-& inter-provincial, and between municipal, provincial and national government); Coordinating the development and implementation of the DEA&DP capacity building strategy with regard to land use management and planning, and environmental management; The coordination and management of special programmes and projects; Report to the Head of Department/Accounting Officer and Chief Director on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate; 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; Ensure that sound people management practices are adhered to in the Directorate by participating in and actively managing key areas to include recruitment, training, performance management, information capacity building, labour relations, and workforce planning; and Ensure sound financial management practices are adhered to by participating in and actively managing key areas to include preparation of annual budgets and adjustments thereof, accountability for effective budget and expenditure control, ensure correct tender and procurement procedures are followed, comply with efficient and correct record keeping and management of assets. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Gerhard Gerber Tel No: (083) 226 9127