Town and Regional Planner; Production Level): Spatial Planning, No. EADP

Job Purpose

The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent Town and Regional Planner to support the Director Spatial Planning in promoting and ensuring the provision of spatial planning services in support of spatial transformation towards spatial justice, sustainability and resilience in the Province.

An appropriate B-Degree in Urban/Town/City and Regional Planning or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in town and regional planning or spatial planning and land use management or development planning;
Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment (Persons not yet registered must provide proof that they submitted their application for registration); A valid code B (or higher) driving licence.

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Provision of spatial planning advisory and support services to municipal planning, including support to Municipal Spatial Development Frameworks, Capital Expenditure Frameworks, and alignment with sector plans. Provision of spatial planning advisory and support services to provincial and regional planning, including contribution to regional planning frameworks, sector planning alignment and WCSDF-related processes. Support to the Chief Directorate in executing its functional mandate, including participation in transversal structures, intergovernmental forums, and planning, budgeting and oversight processes.

Innovation and leadership initiatives, including contribution to the development of practice notes, guidelines, support tools, and project-based spatial planning initiatives.

Knowledge of the following: Spatial planning and/or land use management legal and/or operational compliance;
Spatial planning and/or land use management systems, principles, processes and best practices;
Proficiency in GIS recommended;
Proficiency in computer-aided applications related to spatial planning recommended;
Proficiency in project management;
Ability to:
Problem solve;
Make decisions;
Be creative;
Self-manage;
Be citizen centric;
Customer focused and responsive;
Ability to plan, organise and execute;
Skills needed: communication skills (including listening skills;
Computer literacy;
Writing skills;
Presentation skills;
Willingness to accept responsibility;
Experience in the development of Municipal, Regional and Provincial Spatial Development Frameworks, as well as Capital Expenditure Frameworks;
Ability to undertake research and development;
Strong analytical and systems thinking capability.

Grade A: R761 157 - R816 852 per annum;
Grade B: R866 304 - R924 198 per annum;
Grade C: R976 019 - R per annum (OSD as prescribed)

Note on remuneration:
Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

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