Overview
Assistant Director: Integrated Development Planning Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Western Cape Government
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Town Planning or Development studies or Public Management; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Integrated Development Planning / Town Planning / Development studies or Local Government Planning.
RecommendationKey Performance Areas
Provide integrated development planning (IDP) support to municipalities with the drafting and review of integrated development plans;
Coordinate municipal integrated development planning (IDP) support across municipalities including sector planning support initiatives;
Monitor the process and credibility of municipal integrated development planning;
Research and develop integrated development planning good practices;
Promote the institutionalisation of integrated development planning sector departments;
Maintain an integrated development planning (IDP) document database that is accessible to all three spheres of government.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following:
Integrated development planning (IDP) legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and good practices;
Municipal integrated development planning (IDP), people-centered development, community-based participation processes;
Strategic management processes including strategic planning and performance management within government including inter-sphere and cross sector planning;
Constitutional, institutional and developmental circumstances of municipalities;
Project management and performance management;
Public service procedures and regulations;
Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
Operational management practices;
Procurement and tendering processes. Skills in the following:
Ability to analyse, promote, facilitate and implement strategic planning;
Presentation skills;
Implementation and monitoring skills;
Project management skills;
Interpretation of legislation;
Effective communication (verbal and written);
Dispute resolution, facilitation in groups (within community) and conflict management;
Problem solving;
Basic accounting;
Basic budgeting skills;
Computer skills in report writing.
Remuneration
R – R per annum (Salary level
9)
Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
Title: Assistant Director: Integrated Development Planning
Company: Western Cape Government
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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