- Grade 12
- Relevant tertiary qualification preferably a B Degree / National Diploma in Architecture / Urban Design or equivalent Planning Degree
- Working towards registration as a professional planner / architect / urban designer i.e. candidate member
- 2 years’ relevant experience.
- Computer literacy MS Office
- Good verbal and written communication skills in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape
- Relevant end user database experience
- Attention to detail and Interpersonal skills
- Good project management skills.
- Excellent analytic skills
- High level of responsibility and confidentiality
- Ability to give attention to detail;
- Ability to deal with conflict
- Good human relations, interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure.
Spatial Planning: Spatial Planning competencies relate to an individual’s ability to utilise scientific disciplines, administrative techniques and interdisciplinary coordination to facilitate balanced regional development and the physical organisation of space in support of the municipality’s long-term strategy and development objectives.
Urban Design: Urban design relates to an individual’s ability to create urban settings which are environmentally sustainable, accessible and efficient that are appropriate for the character of the municipality.
Land Use Management: Land Use Management relates to an individual’s ability to zone land for specific purposes so that they facilitate the achievement of the municipality’s environmental, social and economic objectives. It also includes their ability to balance competing interests in monitoring and enforcing these zonings.
Information Management: The ability to generate, analyse and produce management decision making and planning information and reports effectively and efficiently.
Research, Information Analysis and Policy: The ability to systematically analyse the municipality’s activities and processes with the view to improving alignment with strategic goals and / or its effectiveness and efficiency
Knowledge Management: Ability to promote the generation and sharing of knowledge and learning in order enhance the collective knowledge of the municipality
Public Consultation: The capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues, present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately to verbal and written communication of others.
Socio-Economic / Socio-Political Awareness: Drives equitable service delivery taking into account how political and service issues, program, policies and decisions impact public interest / concerns.
Policy Conceptualisation: Ability to translate International, National, Provincial and Local Government visions and objectives and the diverse needs of communities served into an enabling framework to support service delivery and corporate governance.
Monitoring and Control: The ability to monitor the results of delegations, assignments, or projects, considering the skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the characteristics of the assignment or project.
Negotiation: The ability to achieve the desired objectives and agreements through interactive discussion with either internal or external parties. Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
Planning and Organising: The ability to plan and organise the work unit using goal setting, objectives, targets, creating work schedules and work plans with associated resources and budgets, according to the municipality’s procedures in order to achieve the tasks, functions, results of the work unit.
Information to Consider
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and competency assessment and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal record will be verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all Financial Interests.
General application forms are available in the application section. The application for this job is available at the bottom of this page. A comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be hand delivered/couriered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, 1 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay or posted to Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay; 6600.
Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Please take note:
- Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
- No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
- Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
- Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area
If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.