CHIEF TOWN PLANNER: SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC PLANNING
KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)
EXTERNAL VACANCY
NOTICE NO: 147/2025
Kouga Municipality is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following position:
CHIEF TOWN PLANNER: SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC PLANNING
REQUIREMENTS:
- Tech or bachelor’s degree in Town & Regional Planning (NQF Level 7)
- Registered with SACPLAN
- Code B driver’s license
- Minimum 5 Years relevant experience
- Computer literacy
- Sound knowledge of Town and Regional Planning, GIS and IDP planning processes and Local Government Sector processes
- Sound knowledge of research and analytical theories and practices
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills
- Attentive to detail
- Drive and tenacity to lead a senior multi-disciplinary team during IDP and Town Planning processes
- Monitoring of performance
- Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).
SALARY: R614 487.75 – R797 775.150 Per Annum
TASK: 15
DUTIES:
- Identifies and defines the immediate, short and long-term objectives/ plans associated with the Spatial Development & Strategic Planning functionality;
- Keep abreast with developments and legislative imperatives supporting economic development and community improvement;
- Facilitate the development and review of the Spatial Development Framework, including participation and providing of professional guidance and preparation of the SDF;
- Present a conceptual framework and action plans of current and future Spatial Development & Strategic Planning Interventions;
- Control the Key Performance Indicator’s and outcomes of personnel within the department;
- Prepare and report on capital and operating estimates and control expenditure against the approved budget allocations;
- Control the planning and operational efficiency of specific approaches associated with the delivery of core services associated with the functionality;
- Disseminate functional and operational information on the immediate, short and long-term objectives and current developments, problems and constraints;
- Implement specific administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality.
BENEFITS: As per standard conditions of service.
Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, certified copy of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Thursday, 31 July 2025 at 12:00.
For any enquiries contact Ms Zandile Gxuluwe: 042 2002 200.
Disqualification:
Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:
- Non-submission of originally certified copies of academic records.
- Canvassing of councillors.
- Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.
NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting, reference check and assessment process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.
Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.
MR C DU PLESSIS P. O. BOX 21
MUNICIPAL MANAGER JEFFREYS BAY
6330
