SayPro DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

SayPro 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 require the provision of development planning intelligence management services; Guide and require 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 department’s performance continuously against pre-determined vital 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 local 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 global, provincial and regional trends and developments in respect of land use management legislation, policies and procedures; 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, organising and people management skills The ability to multi-task, deal with ambiguity and manage change in an ever-changing environment and under pressurised circumstances