LAND USE PLANNER

Conduct and implement the assessment of agricultural land suitability, land capability and spatial planning analysis. Implementation of agricultural land use planning, management and compliance in line with applicable legislative framework in agricultural land management Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (CARA), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) and Preservation and Development of Agricultural land Act (PDALA). Implementation of project planning & goal setting. Coordinate stakeholders engagement.

Grade 12 plus an appropriate NQF Level 6 National Diploma qualification in Land Use Planning, Agricultural Management (Soil Science, Pasture Science), Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Management or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in Land Care and Land Use environment. A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities).

KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLS: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service i.e Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Public Finance Management Act, Conservation of Agricultural. Experience of, and insight into legislation which impacts on Land Care and Land Use Management (Resources Act (CARA), Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA). Disaster Management Act. People Management. Financial Management. Problem Solving. Planning & organizing. Time Management. Policy analysis. Good Communication skills. Facilitation skills. Presentation skills. Coordination skills.

Ms. Laka MA Tel No: (015) 632 7000 or Ms. Mphahlele RS Tel No: (015) 632 7000.