WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS

 
REQUIREMENTS: An Honours degree in the Built Environment field of study (e.g. BSc Eng); OR one of the following Built Environment field qualifications with relevant experience: B Tech qualification with a minimum of one (1) year experience; National higher diploma with a minimum of eighteen months experience; National Diploma with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience; A valid driving licence; Registration with SACPCMP as a Candidate Construction Project Manager is compulsory upon appointment. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Project management principles and methodologies; Legal compliance; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Project management skills; Proven problem and analysis skills; Ability to work within specific timeframes; Ability to interpret relevant engineering legislation/policies/prescripts, standards and procedures; Ability to draft complex technical reports, memorandums and submissions. 
 
DUTIES: Manage and coordinate all aspects of projects under the supervision of a Construction Project Manager; Project planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation in line with project management methodology; Project accounting and financial management; Report project progress to Construction Project Manager; Office administration; Provide inputs to Construction Project Manager with tender administration; Research and development; Keep up with new technologies and procedures. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms PN Mayisela at (021) 483 2854 
 
 

 
 
TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER (PRODUCTION): MUNICIPAL HUMAN SETTLEMENT PLANNING REF NO: HS 2019-11 
(12-Month Contract Position) 
SALARY: Grade A: R585 366 - R630 597 per annum (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE: Department of Human Settlements, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate B-Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or equivalent qualification; Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment; A minimum of 3-years post qualification Town and Regional Planning experience required or completion of the candidacy period; A valid Code B driving licence. Recommendation: Proven knowledge and experience of the following: Programme and Project Management experience; Human Settlements and Stakeholder Management; Procurement and tendering processes; Project coordination, integration, communication and control of project activities; willing to travel for work as required. Competencies: Working knowledge and skills of the following: Relevant public service legislation, policies, guidelines, etc. with focuses on human settlements, local government or related; Housing Act, Western Cape Housing Development Act, National Housing Code and guidelines; Municipalities; Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape with the ability to communicate well with people at different levels from different backgrounds; Excellent computer literacy in Arc View GIS, MS Office and other relevant software packages; Excellent problem-solving skills, Excellent Time Management, planning, organising; Proven negotiation and listening skills; Ability to work within specific timeframes. 
 
DUTIES: Provide strategic support towards the improvement of living conditions of people and direction in the process; Facilitate, support, advise and review municipal project pipeline development; Participate in transversal structures and facilitate stakeholder integration and alignment with regards to project pipelines; Render technical town and regional planning support to municipalities; Strategic, human resource and financial management. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Dr RN Robertson at (021) 483 5609