Deputy Director: Integrated Development Planning, Ref No. LG 43/2025

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure municipal integrated development planning (IDP).

An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Town Planning / Development Studies / Public Management or related field; Plus training in integrated development planning (IDP) and/or Municipal Strategic Management; A minimum of 3 years middle management experience in Integrated Development Planning / Town Planning / Development studies or Local Government Planning.

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Ensure integrated development planning support to municipalities with the drafting and review of integrated development plans; Assessment of the quality of municipal integrated development plans; Provide support regarding national and provincial planning alignment with municipal integrated development plans; Integrated development planning (IDP) training and capacity building to municipalities and related stakeholders; Monitor and report on municipal Integrated development planning (IDP) review progress and implementation; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate; People Management; Financial Management.

Knowledge of the following: Integrated development planning (IDP) policy, 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 developmental circumstances of municipalities; Project management and performance management; Public service procedures and regulations; Human Resource Management; Labour relations legislation; Skills Development Act; White Paper on Employment Equity; Financial Management regulations. Skills in the following: Ability to analyse, promote, facilitate and implement strategic planning; Presentation skills; Implementation and monitoring skills; Project management skills; Interpretation of legislation; Effective communication (verbal & written); Dispute resolution, facilitation in groups (within the community) and conflict management; Problem solving; Basic Accounting; Basic budgeting skills; Computer skills in report writing; A valid code B driving license will be advantageous.

All-inclusive salary package of R per annum (Salary level 11)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend the interview on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. 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.

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