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Director: Spatial Planning (EADP 02/2025)
Closing Date
2025/04/14
Reference Number
WCG250311-2
Tracking Number EADP 02/2025
Job Title Director: Spatial Planning (EADP 02/2025)
Department Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
Salary level 13
Enquiries Ms F Mabusela (+27 21 483 4666)
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Job Purpose
To lead and manage, effectively and efficiently, the provincial spatial planning function. This includes ensuring the effective strategic coordination of provincial & strategic spatial planning policy formulation, review and implementation and related matters, and the provision of municipal spatial planning oversight, support and advisory services to all spheres and entities of government operating within the Western Cape, especially the local government sphere – in support of spatial transformation towards spatial justice, sustainability and resilience in the Province.
Minimum Requirements
A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA;
A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle/senior managerial level within the spatial planning or town and regional planning or development planning sector;
Registration as a Professional Planner with SACPLAN.
Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) prior to appointment: The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before the candidate may be appointed into this post. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details are available at: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme
Recommendation
A Post-graduate degree (NQF 8 or higher) in Urban / Town / City and Regional Planning, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
Key Performance Areas
Line Management:
Ensure the effective provision of provincial spatial planning and development services
Lead and manage the provision of spatial planning oversight, support and advisory services to municipal spatial planning in the province, and provincial and regional spatial planning and implementation
Lead the Provincial participation in and support to National Spatial Planning
Strategic Management:
To define and review on a continual basis the purpose, objectives, priorities and activities of the Directorate.
Participation in the Chief Directorate, and Directorate’s strategic planning process.
Active involvement in the development and management of the strategic and business plans for the Directorate.
To evaluate the performance of the Directorate on a continuing basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards.
To report to the Chief Director: Development Planning on a regular basis on the activities of the Directorate and on matters of substantial importance.
To monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Directorate, and of the resources employed by it.
Financial Management:
Manage participation in the budgeting process at Directorate level.
Ensure the preparation of the annual and adjustment budgets for the Directorate.
Assume direct accountability for the efficient, economic and effective control and management of the Directorate’s budget and expenditure.
Human Resource Management
Participate in the recruitment of employees in the numbers and grades appropriate to ensure the achievement of the Directorate’s strategic and business plans.
Motivate, train and guide employees within the Directorate, to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery.
Actively manage the performance, evaluation and rewarding of employees within the Directorate.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following:
Specialist knowledge of the current international, national, provincial and municipal spatial planning & land use management governance frameworks (statutory and strategic) OR Development Planning governance frameworks, legislation, policies, strategies.
Specialist knowledge of the theory and practice of regional, spatial / strategic spatial planning policy OR development planning and facilitation.
Advanced knowledge of strategy development, strategy implementation and management and strategy monitoring and review processes, preferably in development planning.
Advanced knowledge of monitoring, evaluation and reporting, preferably in the field of spatial planning performance management.
Advanced knowledge of methodology and research trends regarding spatial / development planning.
Knowledge of human resource management.
Knowledge of modern systems of Public Sector financial management, governance and administration.
Basic knowledge of the latest advances in management theory and practice.
Knowledge of the South African policies of the government of the day and the policy formulation, implementation and monitoring processes utilized.
Knowledge of global, regional, and local political, economic, and social affairs impacting on South Africa and the Western Cape.
Knowledge of Constitutional, legal, intergovernmental relations and institutional arrangements governing the South Africa Public Sector.
Skills in the following:
Strategic Capability and Leadership: Systems thinking | Conceptual |Analytical/Critical thinking | Research
Programme and Project Management: Project management | Planning and organising | Numeracy
Change Management & Values Based Development
Financial Management: basic budgeting and accounting
People management and empowerment: Team building | Ability to work independently and as part of a team | Inter-personal relations | People management
Communication, Report writing & Language skills (written and verbal)
Basic legislative interpretation
Computer literacy: Geospatial Information Systems, Data Analytics and Management Systems, MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Remuneration
R 1,216 824.00 per annum, Salary Level 13.
The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured in accordance with the rules for SMS.
Notes
Note: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214.
Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.
Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools.
Environmental Officer (Specialised Production): Air Quality Regulatory Services (12 month contract), Ref No. EADP 01/2025
Closing Date
2025/03/24
Reference Number
WCG250211-1
Tracking Number EADP 01/2025
Job Title Environmental Officer (Specialised Production): Air Quality Regulatory Services (12 month contract), Ref No. EADP 01/2025
Department Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
Salary level OSD
Enquiries Mr E Roux at (021) 483 8378
Job Type Contract
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town, CBD.
Job Purpose
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to assist with the management, development and implementation of integrated environmental management legislation and systems with regard to Air Quality Management. This position is based in Cape Town, CBD.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate Honours Degree in Environmental Management or Physical / Natural Sciences or Engineering (or an equivalent qualification); A valid (Code B) driving license.
Recommendation
Experience in the following: Environmental Management, Integrated Environmental Management, particularly Air Quality Management Systems; Regulatory Services (licensing, permitting, etc.); Environmental Legislation; Compliance and Enforcement; Project Management / Planning.
Key Performance Areas
Provide specialist advice and technical expertise towards the development and administration of Air Quality Management systems and policies; Provide leadership support, guidance and technical advice on the development and implementation of specific projects (e.g. Atmospheric Emissions Licensing, Emissions Inventory, Dispersion Modelling; Air Quality Management Planning, information management and capacity building); Contribute towards the development and implementation of air quality regulatory projects and capacity building; Provide specialist advice and technical expertise and assistance with respect to Atmospheric Emissions Licensing processes and Integrated Environmental Management applications; Provide specialist inputs on compliance monitoring and enforcement with respect to statutory obligations (NEMA and NEM: AQA); Provide support and input to all financial management, human resource management, administrative and strategic planning and related functions.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Environmental management (air quality management, integrated environmental management; pollution management; Air Quality Management Systems (e.g. atmospheric emission licensing, air quality management planning); Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement, with respect to statutory obligations (e.g. NEMA; NEM:AQA); Environmental legislation (e.g., NEMA, NEM:AQA); Skills needed: General Office / Administration: Supervisory and Mentoring, Budgeting and Financial Management; Research and report writing skills, including the ability to analyse, interpret and respond to scientific and technical reports; Proven computer literacy (MS Office package); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Communication skills (written and verbal).
Remuneration
R 472 812 per annum (OSD as prescribed)
Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. 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 do a practical 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 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position.
We wish you all the best with your applications
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