DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE, HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS: TOWN & REGIONAL PLANNER

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: NORTHERN CAPE

DEPARTMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE GOVERNANCE, HUMAN SETTLEMENTS AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS

APPLICATIONS : All applications, together stating the relevant reference number should be sent to: The Head of Department, Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional
Affairs Private Bag X5005, Kimberley, 8300 or Hand deliver at 9 Cecil Sussman Road, Larry
Moleko Louw Building Kimberley or email Z83 Application and Comprehensive CV to
applications@nccoghsta.onmicrosoft.com

FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource Registry
CLOSING DATE : 19 April 2024

NOTE : The Department requests applicants to apply by submitting applications on the new Z83 form
obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the DPSA web site link:
http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp that should be accompanied by comprehensive
CVs (previous experience must be expansively detailed Applicants are not required to submit
copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Therefore, only shortlisted
candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of
interview following communication from HR. As from 1 January 2021, applications received on
the incorrect application form (Z83) will not be considered. All required information on the Z83
form must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically
disqualify the applicant.

All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks
and the successful candidate will have to undergo full security vetting. The successful candidate
will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful
candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract, sign an annual performance
agreement and annually disclose her or his financial interests. All applicants are required to
declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and
directorships that they may be associated with. It is applicant’s responsibility to have foreign
qualifications evaluated by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). If you apply for more
than one post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for.
Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates within three (3) months after
the closing date of the post.

If by then you have not been contacted for an interview, you were
not successful in your application. Important: The Department is an equal opportunity and
affirmative action employer. Women and persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. It is
our intention to promote representivity in the Department of COGHSTA through the filling of posts.
The Department reserves the right not to fill a position. Please note, that the personal information
of each applicant will be solely used for recruiting purposes and will not be used by any other
purposes as required by the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 13 Act effected on
1 July 2021. Shortlisted candidates must be available at the date and time determined by the
panel, or risk disqualification.

OTHER POST
POST 11/69 : TOWN & REGIONAL PLANNER: GRADE A REF NO: HS 3/03/2024
Directorate: Human Settlements Programmes and Projects
SALARY : R687 879 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (OSD)
CENTRE : Provincial Office (Larry Moleko Louw Building)

REQUIREMENTS : B degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or relevant qualification Three (3) years post qualification Town and Regional Planning experience required. Compulsory registration with
SACPLAN as a professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment. Experience in various
facet of town planning & regional planning and built environment legislation/policies. A valid
driver’s licence is a prerequisite. Willing to travel extensively. Skills: Programme and project
management. T&R principles and methodologies. Technical Consulting. Computer aided
applications. Research development. Computer literacy. Analytical skills. Interpersonal skills.
Presentation and facilitation skills. Financial Management. Insight. Creativity. Decision making
and Knowledge of relevant legislation.

DUTIES : Provide town planning services for human settlements development. This will include the
following: Evaluate Town Planning business plan within the regions. Facilitate the contract and
make recommendation for the allocation of funds and report on the expenditure. To provide town
planning support to the municipalities within the specific region in order to facilitate housing
delivery. Report on progress with town planning projects in accordance with specification and
contractual deliverables. Provide project management support for human settlements projects in
the region. Facilitate land acquisition for human settlements development. Facilitate the process
of upgrading of informal settlements within the province. Ensure the application of town and
regional planning principles in land development/human settlement development. Facilitate and
provide technical assistance to professional teams on all aspects regarding town and regional
planning projects. Co-ordinate, evaluate and monitor the implementation of development in
compliance with applicable legislation and