CHIEF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER – GRADE A (X1 POST)

Qualifications and Experience National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor’s Degree in Urban/Town/City and Regional planning or equivalent qualification. Six (6) years post-qualification experience in the Town and Regional Planning. Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) as a Professional Town and Regional Planner. A valid driver’s license, willing to travel extensively. Knowledge: Knowledge of programme and project management. Extensive knowledge of Town & Regional legal and operational compliance, Town & Regional systems and principles and Town & Regional planning processes and procedures. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies. Knowledge of research and development in the Town and Regional Planning Field. Knowledge of computer-aided applications; Knowledge of creating a high-performance culture and technical consulting. Skills: Professional judgement and accountability. Strategic management and direction skills. Problem-solving and analysis. Decision-making. Team leadership and analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management. Customer focus and responsiveness skills. Delegation and development of others skills. Planning, organising and execution skills. Ability to manage conflict. Language proficiency skills. Knowledge management. Negotiation and change management skills. Land tenure and land use management system skills. Statistical and land information system analysis skills. Urban and rural economic development planning as well as management of staff and team skills. Good communication skills (verbal & written). Computer literacy in MS Office.

Estimates the future needs for housing, business and industrial sites, community facilities and open spaces in order to meet the needs of expansion and renewal. Lead and direct the projections for future needs in traffic and transportation to inform appropriate town and regional planning. Lead and manage the application of town and regional planning principles in land development. Ensure adherence to legal issues and requirements involving community development and changes in housing and building codes. Compilation of spatial development frameworks (SDF) (as part of the IDP processes). Compile guidelines and evaluate land use management schemes (LUMS). Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the architectural environment/services. Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow. Allocate, monitor and control resources. Provide technical consulting services for the operation of architectural related matters to minimize possible architectural risks. Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans. Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.

Mr. S. Ntlatleng Tel No: (018) 388 1439

e-mail to: [email protected]

This Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference. Applications must be accompanied by improved Z83 Employment Form (81/971431) obtainable from any Public Service Department and accessible on the website, www.dpsa.gov.za. The improved Z83 Form must be fully completed in all areas signed and dated. Should the applicant use incorrect application form for employment (Z83), the application/s will not be considered for selection purposes (disqualified). The completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV and ID copy as well as three contactable referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. Non-RSA citizens/permanent resident permit holders must attach a copy of their permanent residence permit to their applications. Should you possess a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the Application not being considered. All qualifications will be verified. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise, and the other an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. No faxed or copied application will be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. 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 subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification /study verification and previous employment verification, reference checks and security vetting. SMS appointments are also subjected to SMS competency assessment as a DPSA requirement. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts and positions with requisite skills will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Applicants who do not possess Nyukela Pre Entry Certificate shall be considered for shortlisting and interviews but cannot be appointed before they successfully obtain pre-entry certificate. (SMS Pre Entry Programme) is offered by the National School of government, information can be accessed via this link: http://www.thensg.gov.za. The appointee to SMS post must be in possession of such, prior to taking up the post. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment for the advertised posts. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the Department that will be reviewed based on performance. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/268