Western Cape Government
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The Western Cape Government creates laws for and provides services to the people of the Western Cape. We work closely with the national government and municipalities in the Western Cape to ensure that the citizens of the province have access to the services, facilities and information they need. We are committed to delivering an open opportunity society for …
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Town and Regional Planner (Production): Municipal Human Settlement Planning, Ref No. DOI 25/2024
Job Type Full Time
Qualification Bachelors , Higher National Certificate
Experience 3 years
Location Western Cape
City Cape Town
Job Field Building and Construction  , Real Estate 
Salary Range R500,000 – R750,000/month
Job Purpose
The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified Town and Regional Planner to render town and regional planning support services to local municipalities for human settlement purposes. This post is stationed in Cape Town, CBD.
Minimum Requirements
iNiAn 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.
Key Performance Areas
Ensure the application of town and regional planning principles in land development;
Human capital development;
Office administration and budget planning;
Research and development.
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.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Western Cape Government on westerncapegov.erecruit.co to apply
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