REFERENCE NUMBER

• NDM/PED/38/08/2025

POST LEVEL

• 4/9

SALARY SCALE

• R 554 690, R568 633, R582 805 p.a (Plus Contribution to Medical Aid, Pension Fund, Group Life, Housing, Cellphone and travelling allowance of 650km per month)

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Preferably a B Degree in Town Planning
• Working towards or completed registration as a professional planner
• Computer literacy: MS Office
• Knowledge of Geographic Information system will be an added advantage
• Valid Drivers License

EXPERIENCE

• 2-5 years experience required

DUTIES:

• Liaise and assist in coordinating projects between national. Provincial and local government
• Assist with implementing Integrated Development Planning (IDP)
• Compilation of reports and recommendations to District Planning Tribunal
• To provide strategic planning and development services
• Administration of public participation processes
• Process applications for new township developments, land development proposals, and changes in land in terms of Planning Legislation and By-Laws
• Processing and responding to internal and outgoing correspondence
• Contribute to and interpretation of the Municipal Spatial Development Framework
• Interpretation and enforcement of the Zoning Scheme Regulations
• Give professional advice to the public and potential developers

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Knowledge and Skills

• Exceptional analytical, administrative, communication and report writing skills required
• Must have a good sound understanding of government, strategies, policies and legislations
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Integrated Development Planning (IDP) and Spatial Development Framework (SDF) processes.

Planning and Organising

• Develops integrated plans for the work unit and others that interface with the department’s budget
• Attends to and manages multiple tasks and details by focusing on key priorities and delegation to others;
• Develops scenarios on projects; and
• Assists others to plan and organise their work.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Provides guidance in the planning of the IDP process plan;
• Monitors and reports on processes related to the development of the IDP; and

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

• Able to provide data and information, trends analyses and contextual information for Municipality and related reporting;
• Able to prepare and undertake presentations to Municipality and external groups.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

ACCOUNTABILITY AND ETHICAL CONDUCT

• Presents ideas and beliefs in a manner which is consistent with the rules and regulations of the organisation /department; and
• Acts decisively against corrupt and dishonest conduct.