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Manager Land Use Management (Closing 21 July 2026)
BASIC SALARY
(T17) R 836 539,25 – R 1 085 891,45 PER ANNUM
REF NO.:
156 of 2026
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• NQF 7 tertiary qualification in Town or Urban & Regional Planning, Spatial Planning or equivalent Planning degree/ NQF9 – Master’s degree in Urban Studies (preferred) • A minimum (8) eight years’ appropriate experience, of which at least five (5) years must have been in a supervisory position • Working knowledge of Planning / Local Government / Environmental legislation and related Regulations, Town Planning / Zoning Schemes and related guidelines and policies • Compliance with the Minimum Competency Level Regulations, 2007, or proven ability to comply by latest 01 September 2014 • Registration as a professional planner with SACPLAN.• A valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS
• Analytical and research skills • Layout planning; Updating a Spatial Development Framework • Effective communication skills, fully conversant in two of the three official languages used in the Western Cape • Networking and presentation, maintaining regular contact and interacting with planning bodies • Mapping and site assessment skills.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Report to the Director: Planning and Development • Exercise skills and competencies in initiating and managing change in the built and natural environment in order to further human development and environmental sustainability • Supervise, mentor and support planners registered as candidate planners and technical planners • Strategic and functional management of the land use management functions of the Section • Perform technical and operational land use management functions • Manage the Section personnel, administration, budget and assets • Liaison with other Departments for the planning and development of services infrastructure, utilities, facilities, and housing for human settlements • The co-ordination and integration of social, economic and physical elements of human settlements • Development and maintenance of strategic, policy, statutory documents, by-laws and development plans • Integration of LED, housing, environmental management, services master planning and the IDP projects and spatial planning • Management of the GIS function • Management of the Spatial Planning function • Leverage Government and international funds to support planning • Prepare, edit and submit reports to the relevant delegated person / body.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Monitoring and Control: The ability to monitor the results of delegations, assignments, or projects, considering the skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the characteristics of the assignment or project.
• Planning and Organizing: The ability to plan and organise the work unit using goal setting, objectives, targets, creating work schedules and work plans with associated resources and budgets, according to the municipality’s procedures in order to achieve the tasks, functions, results of the work unit.
• Negotiation and Influencing: The ability to achieve the desired objectives and agreements through interactive discussion with either internal or external parties. Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
Information to Consider
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and competency assessment and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal record will be verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all Financial Interests.
General application forms are available in the application section. The application for this job is available at the bottom of this page. A comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be hand delivered/couriered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, 1 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay or posted to Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay; 6600.
Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Please take note:
- No hard copies will be accepted, ONLY electronic applications will be considered on the E-recruitment site, which can be found on the Bitou Municipality website, www.bitou.gov.za under career opportunities or https://munrec.collaboratoronline.com/ .
Applicants are encouraged to register and apply online before closing date. - No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
- Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
- Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area.
If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.
Click here to apply
Finance Management Internship Program X2 (Closing 21 July 2026)
BASIC SALARY
R 100 000.00 per annum.
REF NO.:
29 of 2026
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
No experience is required. The intern will work closely with the Manager: Budget & Financial Reporting as their mentor and will rotate within the Finance Directorate for maximum experience. The intern will sign an internship agreement which is in addition to the employment contract. The effect of the agreement is to ensure commitment to the program which require, amongst other, full participation in the educational and workplace assignments and observance of policies and procedures.
The candidate must be between the ages of 21 and 35.
REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS
Applicants must be in possession of a three-year B. Com Degree/ National Diploma in the following fields:
• Financial Management
• Economics
• Accounting
• Financial Information Systems including either
• Risk Management
• Auditing.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS INCLUDE:
• Implementation of GRAP and Budget Reforms
• Financial and Performance reporting
• Change, Risk and Project Management
• Expenditure and Revenue Management, Supply Chain/Procurement Management
• Communication and Implementation of the Municipal Finance Management Act
• Asset Management
• Risk Management/Internal Auditing
• IT and Governance
Information to Consider
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and competency assessment and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal record will be verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all Financial Interests.
General application forms are available in the application section. The application for this job is available at the bottom of this page. A comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be hand delivered/couriered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, 1 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay or posted to Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay; 6600.
Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Please take note:
- No hard copies will be accepted, ONLY electronic applications will be considered on the E-recruitment site, which can be found on the Bitou Municipality website, www.bitou.gov.za under career opportunities or https://munrec.collaboratoronline.com/ .
Applicants are encouraged to register and apply online before closing date. - No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
- Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
- Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area.
If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.
Click here to apply
We wish you all the best with your applications
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