| Government Entity | City of Cape Town |
|---|---|
| Location | Cape Town, Western Cape |
| Reference Number | SPE 74/26 Ext |
| Salary | R 493 128,00 – R 544 394,00 |
| Centre / Location | Cape Town |
| Closing Date | September 25, 2026 |
| Source and Application | careers.capetown.gov.za |
Directorate: SPATIAL PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
Functional Area: Development Management
Eligibility: Suitably qualified candidates
Requirements
Grade 12 5 – 8 years’ relevant experience in a Planning & Building Development Environment dealing with Planning and Building Development applications, which should include supervisory experience at an appropriate level; Computer literacy, MS Office; Good knowledge of local government related legislation and policies.
Duties
Manage the land-use planning and building development management functions at a district level to ensure the effective and efficient processing of applications Conduct forward planning initiatives that identify immediate, short- and long-term objectives/plans within a District Office with respect to land-use and building development applications as well as customer service delivery Control outcomes associated with the utilisation, productivity and performance of personnel in the District Office (approximately 50 staff members) Monitor expenditure against the approved operational budget Control the professional, technical and operational outcomes associated with land-use planning and building development management functions Disseminate functional and operational information on the immediate, short- and long-term objectives and current developments, problems and constraints through structured relationship management and communication Development Management is recruiting positions available in both a new Strategic Development Hub (SDH) as well as in its 8 District offices. Strategic Development Hub The new Strategic Development Hub will provide a dedicated, specialist service for high-value and high-impact development applications, ensuring that projects of strategic importance to the City receive focused coordination and the appropriate level of
Source / Circular Reference
careers.capetown.gov.za