• Reference Number : REFS/022083
• Directorate : Infrastructure Planning and Property Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 721 476 per annum (an all-Inclusive Package)
• Enquiries : Ms. Winny Radzilani Tel No: (011) 843 6540

Requirements :

• An appropriate recognized B Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning. Compulsory Registration as a Professional Planner with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) on appointment. Minimum of Three (3) Years post qualification professional experience required with relevant experience. Knowledge of town planning and built environment legal acts/legislation/policies/by-laws and compliance thereof. Understanding of the town planning systems and principles applicable to social infrastructure. Comprehension of infrastructure delivery and procurement management. Experience in town and regional planning processes and procedures i.e. land development applications. Research knowledge and formulation of policy, guideline and standard operating procedures. Understanding of programme and project management. Grasp of inter-governmental relations, Batho Pele principles and provincial government responsibilities. Feasibility studies and informed decision making. Computer literate, familiar with Computer-aided Applications and well versed in Microsoft Office. Excellent report writing skills, presentation proficiency and ability to work independently. Possession of technical and analytical town planning skill. Technical consulting competence. Ability to make professional judgements and recommendations. Accountability and capacity to handle high pressure environment. Self-management, communication, listening and knowledge management are key. Language proficiency and negotiation skills. strategic management/direction, creating high performance culture, analytical and creative thinking & change management will be as an added advantage. A valid driver’s license (code 08) and willing to travel extensively.

Duties :

• The main purpose of the position is to provide support to the town planning related functions and objectives of the Department: implement social infrastructure technical norms and standards, determine town planning departmental policies, strategies, plans, procedures and criteria for infrastructure projects and programmes. Undertake master planning, project briefs, scope of works, business cases, operational narratives, departmental comments and site suitability assessments. Make inputs to the Infrastructure Asset Management Plan, Estimates of Capital Expenditure and parliamentary enquiries. Assessment of land development applications. Engagement with all spheres of government and private sector operating within the social infrastructure space and delivery management of infrastructure projects. Alignment of user needs, site due diligence and adherence to planning legislation. Integration of specialist studies, site development plans, building plans, engineering designs and site related drawings. Facilitate the unblocking of challenges facing infrastructure projects from a property related perspective. Assist with managing all town planning related tasks on behalf of the Directorate and provide professional town planning comments/inputs to support and guide decision making process.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached) however the questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under part F MUST be answered. A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. All candidates for MMS positions will be required to undergo competency assessment and security clearance. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 07-02-2025

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.