Assistant Director: Land Use _ MN3824/24 needed at Midvaal Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12. Bachelor’s Degree in Town Planning or other relevant/equivalent Town/Urban Planning qualifications.
• Computer proficient (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point). Valid driver’s License. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organising skills. Experience with performance evaluation process.
• Sound working knowledge of applicable planning legislation. Registration as Professional Planner with SACPLAN. Ability to analyse and interpret spatial information.
• Project Management and Financial Management skills and experience. Meet MFMA Minimum Competency levels or qualify for dispensation.
• A minimum of 03-05 years’ experience in Town Planning (Land Use) Three (3) years of managerial experience will be an added advantage.

DUTIES

• Control and manage developed and undeveloped urban and rural environments by applying the regulations of relevant legislations of relevant legislation, plans, frameworks, and policies.
• Preparation and issuing of zoning certificates, evaluating rezoning, subdivision, consolidation, removal of restrictions, excision consent use, township establishment, site development plans, building plan applications and any other application related to the Department of Development and Planning.
• Consider the availability of engineering services including water, sewer, roads, storm water and electricity.
• Communicate and consider the calculated bulk contributions for internal & external engineering services. Liaise with colleagues, applicants, internal departments, and external stakeholders regarding land development and building applications. Performing field/site inspections as and when required.
• Attend IDP and other public engagement meetings as and when required. Comment on any internal report as and when required to do so.
• General administration duties associated with the position. Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management from time to time.