WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher); A minimum of 3 years management level experience in a land and asset management environment; A valid code B driving license. Recommendation Working knowledge and understanding of the administration of the assets (e.g. leasing and maintenance, normalisation of tenure, transfers, leases, cancellation of bonds etc.) Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Rural Areas Act, Western Cape Land use Planning Act, The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act; The Restitution of Land Rights Act; The Rental Act, no 50 of 1999; The Consumer Protection Act; Property maintenance administration including erven in accordance to the policy and maintenance plan; Relevant public service procedures, property management and maintenance from a rental perspective; Skills: Communication(written and verbal); Proven computer literacy in MS Office, Intranet and Internet; Proven dispute, conflict resolution and problem-solving. 
 
DUTIES : Manage the following: The letting and maintenance of the Departmental stock in terms of the Rental Act, nr 50 of 1999 and the Departmental Rental Policy; The transfer/conveyancing of Departmental properties to beneficiaries; Settlement control and field services; Rural areas in terms of Act 9 of 1987 and the Western Cape Land Use Planning Act 4 of 2014 to finalise the administration of these areas; Strategic Management; Financial and People Management. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr RC Stewart at Tel No: (021) 483 4444 
 
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CANDIDATE TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER: LAND PLANNING AND DISPOSAL REF NO: HS 2019-72 (X2 POSTS) 
(3-Year Contract) 
SALARY : R535 563 per annum (All -inclusive salary package) (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Human Settlements, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B-degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or relevant qualification; Registration with SACPLAN as a Candidate Town and Regional Planner in training is compulsory upon appointment; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendation Ability to work across disciplines in multi-disciplinary teams at different scales (project municipal planning or forward planning). Competencies: Knowledge of town and regional planning legal and operational compliance; Knowledge of town and regional planning systems and principles; Communication (written and verbal) skills; Good computer literacy skills in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, MS Office, Intranet, Internet, Arc Map GIS/Arc View GIS, AutoCAD and other relevant software packages; Project management skills; Research and development skills; Analytical skills; Planning and organising skills; Proven problem and analysis skills; Ability to work within specific time frames, work effectively both as part of a team and independently; Ability to draft complex technical reports, memorandums and submissions; Ability to work within specific timeframes; Ability to interpret relevant town and regional planning legislation, policies, prescripts, guidelines, norms and standards, procedures and best practice. 
 
DUTIES : Perform planning functions and activities in accordance with town and regional planning principles in land development entail: Provide technical assistance to professional teams on all aspects regarding town and regional planning projects; Adhere to legal requirements in town and regional planning; Coordinate the implementation of development in compliance with applicable legislation and town and regional planning standards and guidelines; Provide support in the compilation and adoption of technical and planning standards, norms and guidelines; Implement planning legislation, guidelines, policies and regulations; Coordinate site clearance processes in terms of Project Execution Plans; Support the planning and design of sustainable human settlement; Provide technical assistance in the compilation of spatial development frameworks (SDF), as part of the IDP processes; Office Administration; Research and Development. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr H Mostert at Tel No: (021) 483 3684