| Government Entity | PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Location | Mpumalanga, Secunda |
| Reference Number | 2026-2027/20 |
| Centre / Location | Secunda, Mpumalanga |
| Closing Date | October 5, 2026 |
| Source and Application | govanmbeki.gov.za |
PLEASE NOTE:
? Interested applicants meeting the requirements should forward the following:
1. Fully completed official Application Form which is available at the Secunda Main Offices, All Regional Offices as well as the on the Municipal
Website www.govanmbeki.gov.za
2. Detailed CV, Certified Copies of Qualifications and Identity Document for up to 6 months.
3. Applications not submitted with the fully Completed Official Application Form will not be considered.
4. Applications with Foreign Qualifications must be attached with a SAQA verification document.
? All short-listed applicants will be required to produce their original identity document, driver’s licence and qualifications/documents at the
interviews. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
? Applications must be addressed to: [email protected]. Only emailed applications will be considered
? Communication will only be between the recruitment section and shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within thirty (30) days of
the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
? The Govan Mbeki Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment and to re-advertise positions.
? The submission of an application gives Govan Mbeki Municipality the right to verify your qualifications, perform reference checks from current and
previous employers as well as academic institutions and SAQA.
? The successful applicant must enter into a Performance Agreement with the Employer.
? Applications from women, people with disabilities and historical disadvantaged individuals are strongly encouraged to apply and will be appreciated.
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL RE-ADVERTISEMENT
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, 05 OCTOBER 2026 at 12:00
DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
MANAGER: INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (IDP)
(REF: 2026-2027/20)
Requirements:
? Grade 12
? Three (3) Year Degree in Public Management, Development Studies, Performance Management, Project Management Town and Regional Planning or
related qualifications (NQF 7)
? Five (5) to Eight (8) years’ relevant experience of which 2 years must be at supervisory level, preferably in Local Government Administration within the
IDP field
? Valid Code B (08) Driver’s License
? Computer Literacy
? Good interpersonal, presentation and managerial skills
? Knowledge of relevant IDP Legislation
? Ability to communicate to Internal and External Stakeholders and Community Members
? Project management knowledge
The successful applicant / candidate must possess competencies as published in Annexure A of the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations
promulgated in Government Gazette 45181 of 20 September 2021
Key Performance Areas:
? Provide strategic support on matters relating to the IDP and Budget Integration
? Strategically direct the municipal transformation order to comply with legislation and ensure that Council policies are effectively implemented
? Align IDP with District, Provincial and National initiatives
? Ensure that the revised IDP are submitted to Province on time
? Advise Council and Mayoral Committee on Integrated Development Plan matters
? Monitor and ensure the IDP aligns to and informs the capital & operational budget
? Conduct public participation process as per IDP process plan
? Ensure that the IDP aimed at achieving the strategic objectives of the municipality, with resources aligned and sector programmes and projects working in
support of one another
? Align the Budget, SDBIP and Performance Management System with the IDP
? Implementation of the IDP Development Strategies and ensure achievement of development priorities / objectives of the Integrated Development Plan of
Council.
? Ensure functional implementation requirements are analyzed and coordinated to enable objectives associated with the provision of localized support is
accomplished
? Participate and contribute in Inter-Governmental alignment
? Create an understanding and awareness of Integrated Development and planning internally/externally
? Implement an effective and efficient administration process associated with the functionality
? Ensure a sound Financial Control Process
? Effective Sectional HR and Performance Management
BASIC ANNUAL SALARY: R 802 404.00 (Post Level 3) plus normal company benefits including travelling
Requirements
? Grade 12 ? Three (3) Year Degree in Public Management, Development Studies, Performance Management, Project Management Town and Regional Planning or related qualifications (NQF 7) ? Five (5) to Eight (8) years’ relevant experience of which 2 years must be at supervisory level, preferably in Local Government Administration within the IDP field ? Valid Code B (08) Driver’s License ? Computer Literacy ? Good interpersonal, presentation and managerial skills ? Knowledge of relevant IDP Legislation ? Ability to communicate to Internal and External Stakeholders and Community Members ? Project management knowledge The successful applicant / candidate must possess competencies as published in Annexure A of the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations promulgated in Government Gazette 45181 of 20 September 2021
Duties
? Provide strategic support on matters relating to the IDP and Budget Integration ? Strategically direct the municipal transformation order to comply with legislation and ensure that Council policies are effectively implemented ? Align IDP with District, Provincial and National initiatives ? Ensure that the revised IDP are submitted to Province on time ? Advise Council and Mayoral Committee on Integrated Development Plan matters ? Monitor and ensure the IDP aligns to and informs the capital & operational budget ? Conduct public participation process as per IDP process plan ? Ensure that the IDP aimed at achieving the strategic objectives of the municipality, with resources aligned and sector programmes and projects working in support of one another ? Align the Budget, SDBIP and Performance Management System with the IDP ? Implementation of the IDP Development Strategies and ensure achievement of development priorities / objectives of the Integrated Development Plan of Council. ? Ensure functional implementation requirements are analyzed and coordinated to enable objectives associated with the provision of localized support is accomplished ? Participate and contribute in Inter-Governmental alignment ? Create an understanding and awareness of Integrated Development and planning internally/externally ? Implement an effective and efficient administration process associated with the functionality ? Ensure a sound Financial Control Process ? Effective Sectional HR and Performance Management BASIC ANNUAL SALARY: R 802 404.00 (Post Level 3) plus normal company benefits including travelling
Source / Circular Reference
govanmbeki.gov.za