Senior Land Use Officer Northern Cape

Gamagara Local Municipality is actively recruiting for a Senior Land Use Officer position in Northern Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Planning / Land Use sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 3 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Planning / Land Use • Location Preference: in Northern Cape

The Senior Land Use Officer position is an important role within the Planning / Land Use sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

This role in Planning / Land Use offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Senior Land Use Officer position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Planning / Land Use field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Planning / Land Use sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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A National Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Town and Regional Planning or equivalent A minimum 3 years relevant experience in town and regional planning at municipal level. Registration with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) will be an added advantage. Code 08 driver’s license. Proficiency in MS Office applications; Excellent organizational and administrative skills; Excellent analytic and problem-solving ability; High level of integrity, responsibility and confidentiality; Have ability to give attention to detail and be able to work under pressure; Report writing; Communication Skills; Ability to deal with conflict situations; Excellent Negotiation skills.

Responsible for the urban and regional land use inspectorate of the Planning Division of the entire Municipality; Performs tasks / activities associated with the monitoring of the use of land in line with the Land Use Scheme and planning legislation; Performs tasks / activities associated with the procedural requirements in respect of the display of outdoor advertising and the issuing of business and liquor licenses; Conducting inspections at premises to determine whether the activities conducted thereon are legitimate and reporting same to the Chief Regional / Town Planner. Maintaining registers and records associated with the Planning Division; Processing and consolidating information / complaints recorded in the Planning Division; Assisting owners / occupiers of land to legalize the businesses conducted by assisting them with liaising with the Regional /Town Planners; Conducting inspections at premises to ensure that advertising signs erected are in line with what was approved and reporting same to the Chief Regional / Town Planner; Conducting inspections at premises to ensure that the property is suitable for the license for which application was received; Disposing of all applications for business and liquor licenses in terms of relevant legislation; Disposing of general administrative correspondence received from the community; Establish and maintain good working relationships with relevant stakeholders. • Stay relevant with legislation associated with land use, land use planning, outdoor advertising and business and liquor licenses.