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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
CLOSING DATE : 10 August 2020
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. 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 also 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-entryprogramme/ 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.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
CHIEF DIRECTOR: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING REF NO: EADP 20/2020
SALARY : R1 251 183 per annum (Level 14). (All-inclusive salary package) Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.
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. A qualification in the Physical, Natural or Environmental Sciences, or City/Town and Regional Planning, Spatial Planning or Development Planning fields would be preferable. Professional Registration required, either with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) or Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA). At least 5 Years’ experience at a senior managerial level. 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 track record of good governance and administration skills; 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 multiple projects/processes concurrently 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 WCG Municipal IDP and LGMTEC support; Strategic management of the WCG Regional Socio-Economic Programme Project Office; Direct the management of regional integrated environmental management regulatory services; Ensure the provision of specialist integrated land use management services on a regional basis; Ensure the provision of land use regulatory support services to the Municipalities; Guide and direct the promotion and provision of sustainable spatial planning on a Provincial and regional basis; Guide and direct the provision of development planning intelligence management and research services; Evaluate the performance of the Chief Directorate on a continuous basis against predetermined key measurable outcomes and standards; and Ensure that sound people and financial management practices are adhered to in the Chief Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Ayub Mohamed Tel No: (+27 21 483 3722) (Cell: +27 72 400 0550)
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
CHIEF DIRECTOR: DEVELOPMENT PLANNING REF NO: EADP 20/2020
SALARY : R1 251 183 per annum (Level 14). (All-inclusive salary package) Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.
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. A qualification in the Physical, Natural or Environmental Sciences, or City/Town and Regional Planning, Spatial Planning or Development Planning fields would be preferable. Professional Registration required, either with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) or Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA). At least 5 Years’ experience at a senior managerial level. 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 track record of good governance and administration skills; 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 multiple projects/processes concurrently 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 WCG Municipal IDP and LGMTEC support; Strategic management of the WCG Regional Socio-Economic Programme Project Office; Direct the management of regional integrated environmental management regulatory services; Ensure the provision of specialist integrated land use management services on a regional basis; Ensure the provision of land use regulatory support services to the Municipalities; Guide and direct the promotion and provision of sustainable spatial planning on a Provincial and regional basis; Guide and direct the provision of development planning intelligence management and research services; Evaluate the performance of the Chief Directorate on a continuous basis against predetermined key measurable outcomes and standards; and Ensure that sound people and financial management practices are adhered to in the Chief Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Ayub Mohamed Tel No: (+27 21 483 3722) (Cell: +27 72 400 0550)
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co