POST DESIGNATION: Senior Town Planner (Spatial Planner) – George (Permanent)
WC044 0894 REFERENCE: 3717237
Salary: R613 692 – R796 656 (T15)
Additional Service Benefits: Medical Aid, Pension, Housing Allowance , Cell Phone allowance and Motor Scheme Allowance(subject to prescribed requirements), 13th Cheque and Group Life Insurance
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant tertiary qualification preferably an Honours Degree in Urban Design or equivalent Planning
degree - Registration as a professional Planner (attach proof)
- Computer literacy: MS Office
- Ability to communicate (read, write, speak) in at least two of the three official languages of the
Western Cape - Knowledge of CAD and GIS.
- Code B Driving License.
- 5 -8 years’ relevant experience required.
COMPETENCIES: - Core Professional Competencies: Monitoring and Control, Negotiation, Planning and Organization
- Functional Competencies: Spatial Planning, Research, Information Analysis and Policy, Knowledge
Management, Public Consultation, Socio-Economic / Socio- Political Awareness, Policy
Conceptualization, - Public Service Orientation Competencies: Interpersonal Relationships, Communication, Service Delivery Orientation, Client Orientation and Customer Focus
- Personal Competencies: Action Orientation, Resilience, Change Readiness, Learning Orientation,
Problem Solving, Accountability and Ethical Conduct - Management/ Leadership Competencies: Impact and Influence, Direction Setting, Team Orientation,
Coaching and Mentoring
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: - Identify, define, align and implement requirements associated with the Spatial Planning functionality to ensure the functionality is positioned to deliver on strategic development planning objectives.
- Undertake project initiation and management, including all activities associate with projects to ensure key deliverables and interventions are accurately accessed and communicated supporting the
accomplishment of pre-determined sustainable outcomes within the allotted budget and time frames. - Facilitate and support critical legislated processes and requirements related to strategic planning,
Integrated Development Framework and Spatial frameworks to ensuring long term strategic planning that would impact the development trajectory is assessed and enable achievement of strategic outcomes and ensure legislative compliance. - Initiate and undertake policy formulation and precinct planning to ensure that all spatial planning
sequences are considered, assessed and implemented. - Identify and execute projects, catalytic projects and initiative in targeted areas to enable achievement
of strategic outcomes and ensure legislative compliance with due consideration to critical needs in the design of development plans and adequate consultation occurs in respect of the impact of
implementation. - Provide comment on planning and environmental applications to ensure applications, conform to laid down legislative requirements, town planning schemes, spatial plans and regulations prior to the
approval being granted
- Ensure information, advice or opinions on relevant matters is made available and/ or communicated
through the various mediums and accurately interpreted through the provision of adequate and clear explanation. - Procure professional services through a competitive bidding process in accordance with approved
supply chain management processes and develop procurement plans to ensure budget is applied
effectively. - Serve as presiding officer and member of the Planning Tribunal to ensure that decisions taken by the
Tribunal are aligned with applicable policy, agreements, delegations and powers assigned. - Set performance targets, monitor compliance and report on achievement of targets to continuously
improve performance and maintain high levels of service delivery. - Supervise and manage staff to ensure human resources needs are identified and attended to,
supporting the accomplishment of laid down objectives and compliance with specific standards in terms of productivity and performance.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST: - The physical and mental attributes required for the performance of tasks associated with specific key
performance areas require the incumbent to be in good physical and mental health. Incumbent cannot be visually impaired as the development planning functions within a visual environment (e.g., building plans, spatial plans, site development plans). - Must have good communications and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to be analytical and take informed decisions.
- Must be willing to attend meetings outside of normal office hours.
- Must be able to work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Must be able to work under pressure.
- Leadership skills.
- Professional proficiency and ethics.
- Spatial interpretation skills.
- The duties listed in this job description are not exhaustive, and the employer is entitled to instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements. Should a grievance be felt with regard to any such instruction issued, representation may be made to supervision or higher authority by means of the grievance procedure, but in the first instance the instruction shall be obeyed, within reason.
PROBATION PERIOD: 6 months
ENQUIRIES: Henriette Koch (044) 8019156
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS (Please read carefully)
Applications must be submitted electronically on the E-recruitment site, which can be found on the George Municipality website, www.george.gov.za , under Job Portal. Applicants must register and apply online before [2025-08-30] at 16:30pm.
Please Note the following when applying on the Portal: - Applicants must please ensure to follow the Assisting Guidelines that can be accessed on the website
under Job Portal, before completing their online application. - Applicants should check and verify their current status or the progression of their application, by
referring to their ” Inbox” tab on the Portal. - Please ensure that all the information on your profile is correct and all the necessary documents are
attached, prior to submitting your job application.
Applicants must complete all the mandatory profile fields honestly and thoroughly. Please ensure the following documents are submitted under the correct field titles:
- A comprehensive CV (Stipulating full employment history-title of position held, time periods and
duties). - All applications must be accompanied by certified copies (not older than 6 months), by a
Commissioner of Oath. - All relevant Qualifications and Identity document must accompany your application. Driver’s license
and registration with a professional body must accompany your application only If applicable.
Only online applications will be accepted.
The turnaround time for assistance with any portal related challenges is two (2) working days. Applicants are urged to register and apply well in advance.
Disqualification:
Please note that the following will lead to disqualification:
Non-submission of required documents or submission of fraudulent documents.
Canvassing of Councillors and/or officials.
Non-adherence to the instructions on the advertisement.
NB: Please note, where necessary, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening and vetting process.
By applying for this position, candidates agree to background checks being performed which will include reference and other relevant checks.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Should you not hear from us within 3 months of the closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.
George Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action and Employment Equity. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated/under -represented groups.
The appointment will be subject to the need for signing of an employment contract and, where applicable, a performance agreement and disclosure of benefits and interest.
Source: https://www.george.gov.za/human-resources-docs/gm-senior-town-planner-spatial-planner/