Job Requirements
An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Town Planning / Development Studies / Public Management or related field; Plus training in integrated development planning (IDP) and/or Municipal Strategic Management; A minimum of 3 years middle management experience in Integrated Development Planning / Town Planning / Development studies or Local Government Planning. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Integrated development planning (IDP) policy, legislation and guiding manuals; 288 Municipal integrated development planning; 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; Human Resource Management; Labour relations legislation; Skills Development Act; White Paper on Employment Equity; Financial Management regulations. 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 & written); Dispute resolution, facilitation in groups (within the community) and conflict management; Problem solving; Basic Accounting; Basic budgeting skills; Computer skills in report writing; A valid code B driving license.
Duties
Ensure integrated development planning support to municipalities with the drafting and review of integrated development plans; Assessment of the quality of municipal integrated development plans; Provide support regarding national and provincial planning alignment with municipal integrated development plans; Integrated development planning (IDP) training and capacity building to municipalities and related stakeholders; Monitor and report on municipal Integrated development planning (IDP) review progress and implementation; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate; People Management; Financial Management.
What is the Salary
R896 436 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive salary package
Location
Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government
How to Apply
Apply Before:
26 January 2026
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