8/9/2019 Advert for Programme Manager Economic Development and Planning NW(3)

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Programme Manager: Economic Development and PlanningBased in North West Ref. 150103

Remuneration: R 516, 443.63R 679,131.23 per annum (excluding benefits)

The South AfricanLocal Government

Association(SALGA) is thesingle nationalrepresentativebody for localgovernment.SALGA has

repositioned itselfas a knowledge

centre and point offirst call for

assistance andguidance by all

municipalities. Anew organisationalstrategy has beendeveloped in orderto drive a credible

and dynamicagenda for

municipalities.This strategy

advocates for adifferentiatedapproach toservicing the

needs ofmunicipalities,

enabling SALGAto remain arelevant and

credibleassociation. It is in

this context thatSALGA is lookingfor exceptional,

talentedindividuals to join

it in this trajectoryof a repositionedorganization thatis at the epicentre

of thetransformation

agenda for localgovernment in a

proactive andcollaborative way

within theIntergovernmental-relations system.

Reporting to the Provincial Executive Officerthe incumbents role and responsibility shall include the following

Key Performance AreasAdvocate Local Government positions on development planning matters that have a bearing on local governmentProvide 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 planningmatters that fall within the competencies of local government are discussed Ensure that issues that impact on thedevelopmental role of local government are correctly articulated when engaging with other spheres of government Provide advice and support to municipalities on business processes re-engineering on land development related

policies/by-laws in order to support municipalities LED initiatives Provide support to municipalities on spatial planninginitiatives to give effect to LED programmes Ensure appropriate and timely communications with all stakeholders Build

partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure coordinated and sustainable support to municipalities Identify andwork with key partners in the execution of SALGAs capacity building initiatives on development planning mattersUndertake and or manage research initiatives leading to the development of local government position on developmentplanning matters Undertake and or manage research on land development matters in order to assist thecompetitiveness of municipalities Facilitate knowledge sharing between municipalities on development planning mattersIdentify potential funders during the conceptualization phase Present detailed project proposals and plans to fundersfor considerationEnsure that all contracts for funding are in place and that the contracts include payment terms Identifyproject risks - economic, stakeholder, political and social Develop and maintain programme risk register and ensure thatmitigation steps are applied Assign values to risks in order to understand financial implications of risk Highlightvariances against programme budget Ensure expenditure against target Prediction of cash flow needs Ensures thatdetailed timesheets are kept to ensure control of all supplier payments Develop terms of reference for identifiedprogrammes Participate in procurement committees as required Adhere to procurement requirements and deadlinesfor identified programmes

Qualifications and experienceDegree in Development Planning, Town and Regional Planning or related discipline. Registered Professional Planneror eligible for registration as a Professional Planner with SACPLAN At least 6 years experience in DevelopmentPlanning dealing with Spatial Planning, Land Use Management Integrated Development Planning and EconomicDevelopment, of which three years must be at managerial level Thorough understanding of Municipal Planning inrelation to Land Use Management, Spatial Planning and IDPs. Knowledge of the various tools and techniques usedwhen implementing development planning initiatives and the linkages between Spatial Planning and EconomicDevelopment. Business processes re-engineering in relation to Municipal Planning and its linkages to EconomicDevelopment Well-developed administrative and management capacity in a programme related environment Own carand drivers license

Core knowledge, skills and behaviourExcellent people management and ability to communicate at senior management level to diverse individuals and groups,good people management skills, problem solving and decision making ability Ability to provide quality customer serviceExceptional communication skills, both verbal and written form Well-developed interpersonal and analytic skillsAbility to communicate well with all levels of staff and stakeholders. Ability to use computers and computer systems

and essential programmes High degree of technical project management knowledge, preferably in an economicdevelopment environment involving multiple projects. Ability to develop detailed project plans Basic knowledge ofmanaging project finances and understanding of donor funding to ensure compliance with all financial reportingrequirements

Suitably qualified and experienced candidatesmust submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications,ID and Drivers Licence in application for this permanent position to: salga@reataservices.co.za

Fax: 0866 116 228CLOSING DATE: 13 February 2015

(please quote the relevant reference number in the subject line)NOTE: Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. SALGA reserves the right not to proceed with an appointment

for any of the above vacant positions. All appointments will be made in line with the SALGAS Employment Equity Plan.