Senior Advisor: Built Environment and Planning Gau

Reporting to the Provincial Director of Operations, the incumbent shall Implement tailored and best-fit advice, support and solutions to address municipal challenges in focus areas that include; the Built environment and planning function. Monitor and guide on legislative, policy and procedural compliance in municipalities to strengthen the institutional capacity and governance in municipalities relating to the respective focus areas

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Ability to manage in a multidisciplinary environment;
• Results driven individual;
• A dynamic, motivated self-starter with high levels of emotional maturity;
• Ability to draft, analyse and interpret reports in a professional and quality manner for the Senior and executive team; and
• Strong initiative and well-rounded implementer and driver of multi-disciplinary programmes that have an intended turnaround dimension.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s Degree or NQF 7 equivalent in Public Administration/ Management, Monitoring and Evaluation; Information Management,
• Project Management or other relevant academic qualification;
• At least 6 years working experience within the broader public sector of which 3 years must be within the Strategy, Planning, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation;
• Previous experience in developing and implementing strategy is essential;
• A valid code 08 drivers’ license and own vehicle;
• Sound track record in managing complex stakeholder relationships and a well-developed lobbying and advocacy skillset;
• Proven experience in remuneration;
• Knowledge of research methodologies, data collection, analysis and reporting writing;
• Knowledge of planning, performance monitoring frameworks, national outcomes, Financial Management of Parliaments and Provincial Legislatures Act (FAMPPLA) /Public Finance Management Act (PFMA); and
• Knowledge of the development of the strategic plan, annual performance plan and operational plans.

Key Performance Areas

• Advocate Local Government positions on national development planning matters
• Provide professional support to municipalities on matters dealing with IDPs, Spatial Planning, Land Use Management and Rural Development
• Represent the interests of local government on various forums where development planning matters that fall within the competencies of local government are discussed
• Ensure that issues that impact on the developmental role of local government are correctly articulated when engaging with other spheres of government
• Build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure coordi...
  
  
  Additional Info:
  6 to 10 years
  
  Salary: RNegotiable
  
  Job Reference #: 3055812061