District Manager

A relevant three-year tertiary qualification, preferably a B degree Professional Registration within the Built Environment is highly advantageous 8 years or more managerial / leadership experience Computer literacy (proficiency in SAP is advantageous) A valid Code B driver’s licence

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, 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 technical expertise. The Hub, based in Cape Town Central Business Area for the time being, will manage complex private-sector

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