WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS VACANCIES

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NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER (PRODUCTION): MUNICIPAL HUMAN SETTLEMENT PLANNING REF NO: HS 01/2023 
SALARY : Grade A: R646 854 - R696 834 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; A valid Code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: National and provincial human settlements strategic goals, objectives, targets and activities; Relevant public service legislation, policies, guidelines with focuses on human settlements, local government or related; Housing Act; Western Cape Housing Development Act; National Housing Code and guidelines; Built environment related to human settlements; Town and regional planning; Town and regional planning legal compliance; Project co-ordination, integration, communication and control of project activities; Local authorities, national departments and other provincial departments; Municipalities, inter-governmental relations and community dynamics; Human settlement planning and budgeting processes; Project management/Project administration; Human settlement fraternity/delivery; Functioning of the province of the Western Cape and activities of sister departments; Managing stakeholder engagement processes; Public Finance Management Act; National Treasury Regulations; Provincial Instructions; Financial legislation, prescripts, policies, guidelines, delegation, norms and standards, procedures and best practices in the public sector; Staff Performance Management System (SPMS) and PERMIS; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy (MS Office and other relevant software packages); Financial skills; Project management/project administration; Time management; Planning and organising; Customer, client liaison and networking; Dispute, conflict resolution and problem solving; Implementation and monitoring; Report writing; Analytical thinking; Research skills. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure the application of town and regional planning principles in land development; Human capital development; Office administration and budget planning; Research and development. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr RN Robertson Tel No: (021) 483 5609