SayPro CHIEF DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

Job Purpose As the Chief Director, you will be responsible to strategically guide and direct the provision of Development Planning Services in the province. Minimum Requirements Honours degree or 4-year Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 8) as recognised by SAQA. Professional Registration required, either with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) or Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA). 5 Years’ experience at a senior managerial level. A valid drive’s license. Successful completion of the Certificate for entry into the SMS. Note: A requirement for appointment is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry in the Senior Management Service (SMS). This is a Public Service specific training programme which is applicable for appointments at SMS level. Recommendation A qualification in the Physical, Natural or Environmental Sciences, or City/Town and Regional Planning, Spatial Planning or Development Planning fields would be preferable. Key Performance Areas Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of the provisioning of development planning services. This includes the following functions: Ensure the provision of development facilitation services to provincial and municipal stakeholders; Guide and direct the provision of municipal IDP and LGMTEC support; Ensure the coordination of special programmes and projects; Direct the management of sub-regional integrated environmental management regulatory services; Ensure the provision of specialist integrated land management advice on a sub-regional basis; Ensure the provision of land use regulatory support services. Guide and direct the promotion and provision of sustainable spatial planning on a regionalised and sub-regional basis. Guide and direct the provision of development planning intelligence management services; Guide and direct the provision of development planning research services; Manage and engage all spheres of government in integrated development planning and support services through programmes and projects. Optimise communication and stakeholder relationships with development planning stakeholders and partners. Evaluate the performance of the department on a continuous basis against pre-determined key measurable objectives and standards. Ensure that sound people and financial management practices are adhered to in the department. Competencies Knowledge of the following: Current national and provincial environmental management governance frameworks (statutory and strategic); National and provincial land use management and spatial planning governance frameworks (statutory and strategic); Latest international, national, provincial and local trends and developments in respect of environmental legislation, policies and strategies; Latest international, national, provincial and local trends and developments in respect of land use management legislation, policies and strategies; Theory and practice of environmental impact management; Theory and practice of land use management and spatial planning. Proven knowledge and understanding of modern systems of governance and administration Strong conceptual, interpretive and formulation skills Strong leadership, team building and interpersonal skills Exceptional planning, organizing and people management skills The ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage change in an ever-changing environment and under pressurized circumstances