Assistant Director - Systems Development & Planning MN 4035/25

REQUIREMENTS

-B-Degree in Civil Engineering or Relevant Qualifications with a basic knowledge of Spatial Planning. -Professional Registration certificate with ECSA or eligible for registration would be an added advantage. - Meet MFMA minimum competency requirements or qualify for dispensation will be an added advantage. - Valid driver’s License. - Computer Literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & MS Projects). - Project Management & Financial Management skills & experience. - Competent in implementation, interpretation & enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. - Proven management skills including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication & interpersonal, leadership skills, conceptual skills, presentation skills, conflict and stress management skills, negotiation skills, attention to detail, Report writing skills. - Proven knowledge and understanding of civil engineering principles and techniques. - Proven knowledge and understanding of interpreting building site development plans and building plans. - Proven knowledge and understanding of basic Town Planning principles. - A minimum of 03-05 years’ experience in Town Planning (Land Use).

DUTIES

- Control and manage developed and undeveloped urban and rural environments by operating within the regulations of relevant legislation, plans, frameworks and policies. - Comment on rezoning, subdivision, consolidation, consent use, township establishment, site development plans and building plan applications. - Comment on the availability of engineering services including water, sewer, roads, storm water and electricity and drafting of service level agreements. - Calculation of bulk contributions for internal & external engineering services. - Liaise with colleagues, applicants, internal departments and external stakeholders regarding land development and building applications. - Performing field/site inspections as and when required. - General administration duties associated with the position to oversee the wayleave application process. - Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management from time to time.

SALARY:           R 507 912.00 p.a. – R 546 840.00 p.a. (Level 04 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

                                                            Total Package Inclusive of all Benefits: R 840 382.16 p.a

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 27 JANUARY 2026

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for travelling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7557, 7569. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB: THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.