Assistant Director: Integrated Development Planning, Ref No. LG 14/2024 Details Closing Date 2024/06/17 Reference Number WCG240506-7 Tracking Number LG 14/2024 Job Title Assistant Director: Integrated Development Planning, Ref No. LG 14/2024 Department Local Government Salary level 9 Enquiries Mr I Mckenzie at (021) 483 3683 Job Type Permanent Location - Country South Africa Location - Province Western Cape Location - Town / City Cape Town- CBD Job Purpose The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support municipal integrated development planning. An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in the Built Environment including Town/Urban Planning or Development studies or Public Management or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years experience in integrated development planning or development planning or local government planning. Recommendation Working knowledge of the following: Integrated Development Planning policy, legislation and guiding manuals; Financial Management Key Performance Areas Assessing the quality of Integrated Development Plans (IDPs); Monitor and report on annual integrated development planning, review and implementation; Assist in national and provincial budget planning alignment with municipal IDPs; Provide integrated development planning support; Assist in sector planning support initiatives; Provide access to integrated development planning training and capacity building to municipalities and related stakeholders; Maintain an integrated development planning document database in paper format and electronic media that is accessible to all three spheres of government. Knowledge of the following: Integrated Development Planning legislation and guiding manuals; Municipal integrated development planning, 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 development circumstances of municipalities; Project management; Public Service procedures and regulations; Human resource management; Labour relations legislation; Skills development act; Financial management regulations. Skills in the following: Problem solving; Computer literacy in MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Written and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Remuneration R 444 036 per annum (Salary Level 9) Note on remuneration: 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 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. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Policy The Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard would be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government. This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government. Processing Delete Account? Remove Personal Information? Cancel Request to Remove Personal Information? Terms&Conditions Incomplete Profile You need a complete profile before you can make applications. Would you like to complete your profile now? Incomplete Applications You have incomplete applications, view the application to complete Apply Nothing yet! Profile Import Options Log In Only: Just log in and do not change my profile. Import and Keep: Import my profile and update matched sections. KEEP sections that do not match. Be sure to clean up any duplicates. Import and Delete: Import my profile and update matched sections. DELETE sections that do not match. #J-18808-Ljbffr