Vacancy Details


PLANNING: MANAGER

Reference No: THLM-P&ED-04
Due Date: 22 Jul 2026
Publication Date: 08 Jul 2026
Salary: R698,373.00 Per Year
Permanent

Job Purpose: Manages the functional key performance areas, processes and procedures associated with the planning.

Job Responsibilities: 1. Manage and coordinate all processes relating to Integrated Development Planning (IDP) and ensure Municipal legislative compliance, identify and define the immediate short-term and long-term objectives/plans and controls associated with Integrated development planning. 2. Implement new developments and legislative imperatives supporting IDP development plan necessary to achieve acceptable levels and standards of service delivery to the relevant stakeholders for consideration and inclusion into the Municipality’s short/medium-term performance and service delivery plans. 3. Prepare submissions/reports to specific portfolio committees for perusal and discussion. 4. Plan and implement the formulation of specific policies and procedures associated with the IDP, in addition, perform other duties as assigned.

Role Requirements: Grade 12, Relevant three (03) year tertiary qualification, preferably an Honours Degree in Urban Design or equivalent Planning degree; and Registration as a professional planner / architect / urban designer. Computer literacy: MS Office. 5- 8 years relevant experience. Valid driver’s license.


Competencies: Monitoring and Control, Spatial Planning, Interpersonal Relationship Skills, Action Orientation, Impact and Influence


All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Thembisile Hani Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to suitable qualified candidates from designated groups in accordance with the Municipal Employment Equity Plan. If you have not received any correspondence from the Municipality within six(6) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, you should consider your application unsuccessful. The council reserves the right to appoint or not to appoint, and no correspondence will be entered into.


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