• Reference Number : refs/023287
• Directorate : IDMS
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 761 157- R 1 144 008 per annum (within the OSD Framework)
• Enquiries : ENQUIRIES: Ms E Motloutsi Tel:( 011) 355 7700

Requirements :

• A Bachelors’ Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or relevant qualifications. 3 years’ post qualification professional experience required. A Valid driver’s licence. Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Town & Regional Planner. Knowledge: PFMA/DoRA/Treasury Regulations, Practice Notes, Instructions, Circulars, Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007, Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management, Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act 13 of 2013, Children’s Act of 2005 and the Best practice Note of 2010, Spatial planning systems and norms of Government and Relevant Provincial Land Administration Legislation. Skills and Competencies: decision making, team leadership, analytical, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsive, communication, computer literacy, delegation and development of others, planning, organising and execution, conflict management.

Duties :

• Ensure the application of town and regional planning principles in land development: Facilitate and provide technical assistance to professional teams on all aspects regarding town and regional planning projects. Town Planning inputs to infrastructure and related plans: Prepare inputs to Project Planning reports from a town planner perspective, for example Business Cases, Infrastructure Assets Management Plans, Strategic Briefs, etc. Undertake extensive analyses to formulate and maintain an infrastructure planning framework for the Department. Undertake spatial analysis and modelling to support comprehensive infrastructure planning framework. Identify suitable sites for social development infrastructure projects and undertake final validation on suitability. Validate all aspects of town planning requirements for planned infrastructure projects. Represent the Department at the different spatial forum to promote alignment between social planning and broader provincial planning. Interact with the Custodian, GOGTA and related planning forums in the province to promote seamless and integrated spatial planning. Policies, Norms, Standard and Monitoring Reports: Make inputs to the provincial functional norms and standards in line with nationally prescribed functional norms and standards from a town planning perspective. Contribute from a town planning perspective to post project, post occupancy and end of the year evaluations as well as preparation of reports. Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on town and regional planning technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on town and regional planning-related matters.

Notes :

• NOTE: Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessment (where applicable). The department reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the GDSD that will be reviewed based on performance expiration. NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures.

Employer : Department of Social Development

Location : HEAD OFFICE

Closing Date : 12-09-2025

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.