MANAGER( TOWN PLANNING , HOUSING DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION) – MUNICIPALITY OF OKAHANDJA 177 views

VACANCY

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

The municipality of Okahandja invites qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and experience to apply for the following vacancies:

Paterson Job Grade D3
Department Engineering & Town Planning Services
Remuneration scale & Benefits Minimum NS516.979 – Maximum NS537B66 p.a
Housing Allowance: NS103.396 p.a
Motor Allowance: NS89.316 p a

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To manage the housing & properties function in order to contribute towards the Municipality striving to meet the community’s needs with regard to housing and to ensure that all council-owned properties are effectively managed and yield adequate returns. To identify, assess and research appropriate land for the Housing Developmental Agencies (HDA) and manage the ensuing land use management processes and projects feasibility studies and packaging.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

⦁ Strategic advice and report on urban development
⦁ Strategic Town Planning
⦁ Valuation roll
⦁ New and serviced erven/Tow expansion
⦁ Housing development
⦁ Property administration
⦁ Staff supervision

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

⦁ Bachelor’s Degree, Town, and Regional Planning / Urban Planning
⦁ 7 years of appropriate experience, of which at least 5 years should have been on a managerial level.
⦁ Experience in GIS or related spatial information systems is required
⦁ Sound analytical and problem-resolution tasks
⦁ Sound communication and interpersonal skills (able to explain technical matters to a wide range audience)
⦁ Confbet resolution and negotiation skills
⦁ Knowledge of the Local Authorities Act. Township ordinance. Municipal Buikmg Regulations. Town Planning & Properties Scheme.
⦁ Valid Code B Driver’s License