Job Description

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government have an opportunity for a competent and suitably qualified individual to provide long-term planning direction and enabling/support tools for human settlement development.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in a built environment discipline which can include Urban and Regional Planning / Housing and Human Settlement / Public Admin / Public Management / Development Studies / Geographic Information Systems / Built Environment; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a town and regional planning working environment at supervisory/management (ASD) level; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Facilitate Provincial Visions and Multi-year housing developments; Statistical analysis and modelling for forward planning; Facilitate planning and grant allocation; Capacity building support for integrated human settlement planning; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate; People Management; Financial Management.

Competencies

Knowledge and understanding of the following: Project management, design and project management in the built environment; Monitoring and development processes; Financial management, financial prescripts and the ability to set up and monitor budgets; Geographical Information Systems; Built environment related to human settlements; Project coordination, integration, communication and control of project activities; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, Guidelines, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Knowledge and understanding of the policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Knowledge Management; Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Policy implementation (Impact on system); Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem solving; Research; Report Writing.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary level 11)



Note on remuneration: to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.



By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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