Requirements :

• A Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Town and Regional Planning.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at Senior management level within Infrastructure Delivery Planning and Regional Planning environment. Registration with SACPLAN will be an added advantage. Possession of a Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS. Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• The candidate should have knowledge of all the Public Service prescripts applicable to the role as well as the Department’s mandate. Knowledge of performance management frameworks applicable in the Public Service and proven strategies in performance improvement.

Duties :

• Provide strategic on the identification, initiation and conducting of research that informs the planning and implementation of Human Settlements programmes in the province. Oversee the management of planning and design processes of sustainable human settlements. Ensure the provision of Geographical Information System (GIS) support to all projects and programmes in the departments. Provide strategic guidance in managing and optimising the department community empowerment, public participation, service delivery and community outreach programmes Management of the business unit.