TOWN & REGIONAL PLANNER- PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

TOWN & REGIONAL PLANNER- PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

• Reference Number: REFS/022118
• Directorate: INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
• Number of Posts: 1
• Package: R721 476.00 - R774 267.00 (offer will be based on appropriate and recognisable experience in line with the OSD requirements).

Requirements:

• B degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or relevant qualification.
• Three years post qualification Town and Regional Planning experience required.
• Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Town and Regional Planner.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Competencies: Programme and Project Management, Background of Town Planning legal aspects (Acts/Legislations/policies/bylaws), Experience in land development applications (Rezoning, Subdivision, Township Establishment, etc.), Willing to travel.
• Knowledge and Skills: Conversant with Built Environment related legislation/policies, In-depth understanding of Site Clearance process, Well-developed Project Management, Understanding of property development, Stakeholder management skills, Problem solving, Decision making, Communication, Interpersonal skills, Report writing, Presentation, Computer literacy.

Duties:

• Make town planning inputs to prioritisation model(s), the development of commissioning plans and Infrastructure/User Asset Management Plan.
• Make inputs to the provincial functional norms and standards from a town planning perspective.
• Develop and update all town planning policies and standard operating procedures related to town planning services.
• Manage and direct pre-planning for land and services.
• Manage all applications for land acquirement and services.
• Monitor and study the departmental or sector legal frameworks, standards changes, and policy frameworks.
• Engage in relevant continuous professional development activities.
• Interact with relevant Professional Bodies/Councils.

Notes:

• Application must include only completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website.
• Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, and the highest required qualifications will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates.
• Preference will be given to Females, Youth, and people with disabilities in accordance with the departmental employment equity Plan.
• The Department reserves the right not to appoint.

Employer: Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location: Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date: 31-01-2025

Criteria Questions:

1. Do you have Matric/Grade 12 plus a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Urban/Town and Regional Planning?
2. Are you a registered Professional Planner with SACPLAN with post 3 years registration experience?
3. Do you have a valid driver’s license?