Deputy Director Grade 4(PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)

OTJOZONDJUPA REGIONAL COUNCIL
DIRECTORATE: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIVISION: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Post Designation  Deputy Director Grade 4

1xPost      Otjiwarongo

Salary Scale    N$478,220 – N$502,753

Motor Vehicle allowance 

Capital costs  N$76,950 per annum

Running costs  N$25,751 per annum

Housing Benefit  N$68,188 per annum

Appointment Requirements: An appropriate B. Degree on NQF L7

Supplementary requirements: A B-Degree on NQF Level 7 with nine (9) years appropriate working experience. Preference will be given to applicants with recognized qualifications and working experience in any one of the following fields: Urban Planning, Development and Management, and Regional Planning, physical and spatial planning development and management, and project planning and management.

Job Description

The Deputy Director Development Planning is responsible for overseeing the development, formulation, implementation and administration of the planning and development functions for the region.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Facilitate the process of proclamation and the development of the settlement areas.
• Identification of staff training needs.
• Assist in the formulation, implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation of strategic plans.
• Initiating feasibility studies of Regional Capital Projects.
• Implement, review and appraise progress of the implementation of Regional Capital Projects and Programmes.
• Liaise with relevant line ministries and the National Planning Commission Secretariat.
• Interpret and ensure implementation of policy frameworks at regional and local

authorities in line with approved legislations.

• Provide technical input in Directorate and Divisional operational planning ensuring that

outcomes support the strategic plan.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of management plans.
• Review progress against individual   and divisional   plans  and against    budgets on a

monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

• Coordinate the planning process and consult the    Constituency Development

Committees and other development partners in respect of planning and capital projects.

• Provide strategic guidance and leadership to the division.
• Responsible for coordination and implementation of public participation mechanisms and approaches for involving citizens in regional planning.
• Promote local economic development programmes.
• Review regional statistical data and relevant information and provide technical advice to the Regional Council.
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the Division to the Director, Planning and Development Services within defined time frame.
• Carry out any other official duties assigned from time to time.

Enquiries: Mr Tonateni M.F Nghiilwamo / Mr Charles Toromba Tel: 067 303702