Job Description

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide guidance, manage, and coordinate Informal Settlement interventions and development in the Province of the Western Cape.
Minimum RequirementsAn appropriate 3 year B-Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or equivalent qualification; A minimum of 6-years post qualification expeirence in Town and Regional Planning; Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Town and Regional Planner; A valid Code B driving licence.
RecommendationProven working experience in the following: Town, regional planning, and stakeholder management; Working with Municipalities; Programme and Project Management.
Key Performance AreasProvide strategic support towards the improvement of living conditions of people living in Informal Settlements; Facilitate Provincial/Municipal and general stakeholder management support to ensure transversal alignment on the Informal Settlement interventions and projects; Provide Provincial and Municipal support through coordination and capacity-building initiatives on technical issues around Human Settlements; Support, and advise Municipal to develop and review pipelines for Human Settlements; Influence municipal planning through the sectoral plan (SDF, IDP & HSP).
CompetenciesKnowledge of the following: National Housing Code, Planning and Environmental regulatory requirements as well as procurement and tendering processes; Built environment; Town and Regional Planning legal compliance; Human Settlements and Local Government delivery issues; Financial and Human Resource Management. Proven skills in the following: Proven computer literacy in Arc Map GIS / Arc View GIS, AutoCAD, and MS Office packages; Good communication skills (written and verbal); Excellent report writing; Project management and administration; Problem-solving; Negotiation and listening; Strategic planning, organizing, and people management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Ability to operate at a strategic level and manage engagements with stakeholders and partners; Ability to communicate at all levels across sectors; Ability to advice and support government departments and municipalities on human settlement planning initiatives/directions.
RemunerationGrade A: R 1,099 488 - R 1,250 907; Grade B: R 1,323 267 - R 2,027 811 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.
NotesShortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. 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.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Western Cape Government