Town and Regional Planner: Production Grade A: Special Programs, Ref No. DOI 114/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified Town and Regional Planner to perform, review and support the management and provision of town and regional planning services.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate B-Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or equivalent qualification; 
• Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a professional Planner on appointment; 
• A minimum of 3-years post qualification Town and Regional Planning experience required; A valid Code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Experience in Property Enablement, Property Development, and Public sector property release as well as in procedural planning, property planning and enablement, Project Management, Contract Management, and budget planning; Knowledge of relevant prescripts and policies.

Key Performance Areas    

• Project Management and Co-ordination; Property enablement; Budget Planning and administration. 
• Ensure the application of planning principles in land development; 
• Procurement and contract management of professional service providers, including the preparation of technical specifications, procurement documentation and contract document; 
• Human capital development (mentor, supervise, manage performance and facilitate skills and knowledge transfer and development); 
• Office administration, budget planning and management, adherence to financial, SCM (Supply Chain Management) and human resource administration prescripts and reporting on all aspects of work; 
• Research and development, including continuous professional development, identifying and undertaking areas of work requiring research, liaison with relevant bodies/councils on planning related matters.

Competencies    
Knowledge of the following: 

• Program and Project Management; Financial Management; 
• Change Management;  
• Excellent communication (verbal and written); Strategic capability and leadership; 
• People Management and empowermen. Application of relevant legislation/policies; 
• Legal compliance; 

Skills needed: 

• Interpret and apply relevant policies and procedures; 
• Problem-solving; Communication (written and verbal); 
• Proven computer literacy; Reliable and highly self-motivated and ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.