Professional Planner
eThekwini Municipality · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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- Participates in the development of the departments strategic plan.
- In collaboration with other departmental role players prepares, implements, monitors and reviews the Spatial Development Framework in compliance with the Integrated Development Plan.
- In collaboration with all role players prepares, implements, monitors, and reviews the Spatial Development Framework SDP and Local Area Plan LAP.
- Prepares, implements, monitors, reviews, and amends the Land Use Management System.
- Processes, assesses, and resolves development applications, submitted in terms of any legislation.
- Conducts land use enforcement interventions on routine matters.
- Undertakes research and policy formulation with regard to planning and development matters.
- Supports the management of information through establishment and maintenance of information systems.
- Manages planning and development related projects.
- Supports special programmes and projects for other units as a professional planner
- Participates in community and advocacy planning.
- Provides technical information, advice and guidelines to all stakeholders, including other spheres of government and civil society.
- Undertakes administrative duties as may be required.
- Gathers and collates statistical information on all plans and planning processes.
Key Responsibility Areas - SENIOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNER T15
- Prepares, implements, monitors and review the Integrated Development Plan as it relates to the Unit outputs and the Spatial Development Framework in compliance with the IDP.
- Prepares, implements, monitors and reviews Spatial Development Plans SDP and Local Area Plans LAP.
- Prepares, implements, monitors, reviews and amends the Land Use Management System.
- Processes, assesses and resolves complex and major impact development applications, submitted in terms of any legislation, for both council owned and privately owned land.
- Conducts land use enforcement interventions and undertakes community and advocacy planning.
- Undertakes and manages research and policy development as well as planning and development related projects.
- Provides technical information, advice and guidelines to all stakeholders, including other spheres of government and civil society.
- Gathers and collates statistical information on all plans and planning processes.
- Undertakes all tasks assigned in relation to Individual, Divisional, Branch or Departmental Performance Plans.
- Mentors technical planners and professional planners, and temporary technical / professional staff.
Competencies
- Planning and organising.
- Spatial planning.
- Land use management.
- Information management.
- Public consultation.
- Interpersonal relationship.
- Communication.
- Service delivery orientation.
- Chane readiness.
- Accountability and ethical conduct.
- Coaching and mentoring.
Qualifications Essential Requirements - PROFESSIONAL PLANNER T14
- Degree NQF Level 7 in Town and Regional Planning or equivalent.
- Registered as a Professional Planner with the South African Council for Town and Regional Planners SACPLAN.
- Valid motor vehicle driving license.
- 4 years relevant experience.
- Computer Literacy.
Preferred Requirements
- Postgraduate Degree NQF Level 8 or equivalent in Town and Regional Planning or equivalent.
- Registered as a Professional Planner with the South African Council of Planners SACPLAN for Town and Regional Planners.
- 5 years relevant experience.