Job Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Town Planning or Development studies or Public Management; Plus training in IDP and /or Municipal Strategic Management; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Integrated Development Planning / Town Planning / Development studies or Local Government Planning. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Integrated development planning (IDP) legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and good practices; Municipal integrated development planning (IDP), people-centered development, community-based participation processes; Strategic management processes including strategic planning and performance management within government including inter-sphere and cross sector planning; Constitutional, institutional and developmental circumstances of municipalities; Project management and performance management; Public service procedures and regulations; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes. Skills in the following: Ability to analyse, promote, facilitate and implement strategic planning; Presentation skills; Implementation and monitoring skills; Project management skills; Interpretation of legislation; Effective communication (verbal and written); Dispute resolution, facilitation in groups (within community) and conflict management; Problem solving; Basic accounting; Basic budgeting skills; Computer skills in report writing; A valid driving license.
Duties
Provide integrated development planning (IDP) support to municipalities with the drafting and review of integrated development plans; Coordinate municipal integrated development planning (IDP) support across municipalities including sector planning support initiatives; Monitor the process and credibility of municipal integrated development planning; Research and develop integrated development planning good practices; Promote the institutionalisation of integrated development planning sector departments; Maintain an integrated development planning (IDP) document database that is accessible to all three spheres of government.
What is the Salary
R468 459 – R561 894 per annum (Level 09)
Location
Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
How to Apply
Apply Before:
26 January 2026
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