The Senior Manager: Development and Town Planning, in support of the Municipal Manager and the Municipal Council, will be responsible for the following key performance and results areas:
Drive the vision, mission, and strategic direction of iLembe as articulated in the Integrated Development Plan (IDP). Develop and implement strategic municipal objectives, performance targets, and operational efficacy in relation to Planning Services, including IDP, Spatial Planning, Land Use Management, Environmental Management, and Economic Development. Provide leadership in the budgeting process guided by informed projections of revenues and expenditure and oversee sound financial management and controls for the Department. Develop, foster, maintain, and review key strategic relationships with stakeholders. Uphold effective risk management and governance processes, including participation in internal audit. Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and rules impacting local government planning. Maintain monitoring and evaluation functions to track departmental programmes and projects.
Core Managerial and Leading Competencies
Strategic capability and leadership; programme and project management; people management and empowerment, financial management; change management; knowledge management; service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus; communication; and honesty and integrity.
Financial and Supply Chain Management Competency Areas/skills
Strategic leadership and management; operational financial management; governance, ethics and values in financial management; financial and performance reporting; risk and change management; project management; legislation, policy and implementation; supply chain management; and audit and assurance.
RequirementsEducation Qualification
A valid Grade 12 Certificate Bachelor Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development Studies; or Equivalent Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act, 2002 will be an added advantage Possess the Municipal Minimum Competency requirements as prescribed by the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003, and the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels Computer Literacy (MS Excel, Word and Project) Valid Code B or Cl Driver's License
Work-Related Experience and Knowledge
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience at middle management level Proven successful institutional governance and performance systems 3-4 years must be at a professional/management level ( development planning) Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation governing local government Advanced knowledge and understanding of integrated development planning, spatial planning, land use management, and environmental management Must have extensive knowledge of economic development Must be able to lead spatial, economic and development planning Knowledge of geographical systems Knowledge of spatial, town, and development planning Good knowledge of local government legislation, policy frameworks, and developmental planning processes Advanced understanding of council operations, delegation of powers, and intergovernmental relations Audit and risk management establishment and functionality Budget and finance management, including SCM processes
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