PROFESSIONAL TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Public Works is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose appointment will promote representatively, will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this
regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE : 15 September 2023 at 16H00

NOTE

Kindly take note that with effect from 01 January 2021, DPSA approved the new Z83 Application Form (obtainable from any Public Service department);
applicants are requested to use the new application form and the Z83 form must be signed when submitted as failure to do so will result in their application
being disqualified. With regard to completion of new Z83 form, part A and B must be fully filled, Part C on method of correspondence and contact details
must be fully filled, two questions relating to condition that prevent reappointment under part F must be fully answered. Page 1 must be initialled,
failure to comply with the above, applicants will be disqualified. To streamline the recruitment process to be more responsive to the public, as well as to
create more protective measures during the pandemic by avoiding overcrowding and curb the costs incurred by applicants such measures should
include the following regarding certification: Advertisement and accompanying notes must clearly capture the requirements for the certification to reflect that
applicants, Please not note that applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the
Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. The communication from HR of the department regarding requirements of certified documents will be limited to
shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview
following communication from HR. The application for employment Form (Z83) provides under the sectional “additional information” that candidates who are
selected for interviews will be requested to furnish additional certified information that may be requested to make final decision. It must be borne in
mind that when a document is certified as a true copy of an original, the certifier only confirms it being a true copy of the original presented. Therefore, the
certification process does not provide validation of the authenticity of the original document. The validation occurs when the documents is verified for
authenticity. Regulation 67 (9) requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and these read with
Regulations (57) (c) which requires the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being
fit and proper for employment. Applications not complying with the above will be disqualified. Should you not have heard from us within the next months,
please regard your application as unsuccessful. Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign and other qualifications are evaluated by
SAQA. Recognition of prior learning will only be considered on submission of proof by candidates. Kindly note that the appointment will be subject to
verification of qualifications and a security clearance. Faxed or late applications will NOT be accepted. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal
vetting and verification processes. Should you not have heard from us within the next 3 months, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following position was advertised in Public
Service Vacancy Circular 28 dated 18 August 2023, (1) Senior Administration Officer: Transport Ref No: 2023/319 (2) Artisan Bricklayer: Workshop Ref no:
2023/323 (3) Supervisor: Cleaning Services Ref No: 2023/328 (X2 Posts), please be informed that the positions mentioned circular 28 are being withdraw.
And Kindly note that the following position was advertised in Public Service
Vacancy Circular 30 dated 25 August 2023 (1) General Worker: Movable Assets Management Ref No: 2023/348, Centre: Cape Town it was advertised
with incorrect number of posts which was (X1 post), the correct number will be General Worker: Movable Assets Management Ref No: 2023/348, Centre:
Cape Town (X4 Posts), the closing date is extended to 15 September 2023.

POST 31/70 : PROFESSIONAL TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER REF NO: 2023/361
(Re-advertising previously applied applicants are previously encourage to reapply)

SALARY : R687 879 (all-inclusive package in accordance with OSD rules)
CENTRE : Head Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS

An appropriate degree in Town and Regional Planning supplemented with a minimum of three (3) years post- Professional Registration with South African
Council for Planners (SACPLAN) and extensive relevant experience in the field of Town Planning and/ or related built environment. Experience in various
facets of Town & Regional Planning and related built environment legislations / policies and plans. Valid SACPLAN Professional Planner registration
certificate and valid driver’s licence. Knowledge And Skills: Familiar with Built Environment related legislations / policies and plans. In-depth understanding
of all Town and Regional Planning processes. Well-developed Project Management skills. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA),
Government Immovable Asset Management Act (GIAMA), Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA), National Environmental
Management Act (NEMA), treasury regulations and other related government prescripts. Understanding of property development and project management.
Stakeholder management skills, problem solving, decision making, communication, interpersonal, report writing, presentation skills, negotiation
skills and computer literacy. Personal Attributes: Willing to adapt on work schedule in accordance with office requirements. Ability to work under
pressure, willing to travel extensively and ability to communicate at all levels. People orientated, innovative, flexibility and ability to adapt to change. Analytical thinking, hardworking and highly motivated.

DUTIES

Leading a team of professionals from different fields from the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure and private sector to marshal and implement
property development. Provide professional Town and Regional Planning advice in terms of professional qualifications and experience. Facilitate rapid
and punctual delivery of land for the construction of new accommodation for national departments in line with Site Delivery Programme linked to land
acquisition and disposal. Conduct research with regards to international best practice process and guidelines. Verify and interpret client department needs,
preferences and space norms. Facilitate community involvement / participation and stakeholder support. Prepare site identification audit/ report. Analysis,
approval and preparation and site clearance certificates for the proposed development. Apply quality control and verify appropriate site delivery and
proactively remove constraints that restrain site clearance progress. Review and formulate Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Memorandum of
Understanding (MoUs) with other state organs/ parastatals and other SOSs. Provide professional and technical support to implementing teams at Head
Office or regional level. Facilitate financial management process which contains allocation of budget, payment of consultants, expenditure and human
resources. Facilitate and co-ordinate projects for site delivery best practice. Managing private consultants, SOSs/NGOs and officials regarding
governmental processes and legislative framework. Develop, implement and maintain the Strategic development plans. Implement relevant Government
policies, legislations, Acts and Regulatory Laws in property development. Retrospectively evaluate projects and verify compliance with legal and
development conditions. Timely facilitate progress reporting and effective briefing of client. Understand the needs of the clients, prepare terms of reference, brief consultants and scrutinise development conditions. Execute land availability negotiations and entering into service-level agreements with
various relevant institutions service providers such as Ingonyama Trust Board, Communal and Traditional land owners, parastatal etc. Resolve environmental
impact issues, traffic engineering, heritage impact, land use issues, site demarcation and site development plans etc. Resolve economic development and planning related matters that affect the South African Provinces. Prepare comprehensive reports and conduct public participation processes with all affected stakeholders. Participate in the formulation and updating of the District and Municipalities Integrated Development Planning (IDPs) meetings.

ENQUIRIES : Mr M Ganiso, tel. (012) 406 1035
APPLICATIONS : Head Office Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag x65, Pretoria, 0001 or CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madibam Street, Pretoria. For attention: Ms NP Mudau

All the best with your applications