This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

Department of Cooperative Governance

Chief Directorate: Development and Planning

Reference number: 01/26-27
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum. (all-inclusive remuneration package) (Level13)
Centre: Head Office
Province: Northern Cape
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

Matric/Grade 12/Degree(NQF7) in Local Government/Development Studies/Public Administration/Public Management/Governance/Town Planning/Urban and Regional Planning/Spatial Planning/Environmental Science/Social Science/Economics/Surveying/Geographic Information Systems/ as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Local Government and Municipal environment at Middle/senior Management Level. Nyukela SMS Pre-Entry Certificate submitted prior to appointment, A valid driver’s license. Competencies/Knowledge/Skills: In-depth knowledge of Municipal Structure Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Systems Act, Municipal By-Laws, Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, Development Facilitation Act, Inter-governmental Relations Framework Act, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act and Regulations, National Development Plan, Municipal Planning Processes, systems and timeframes, Integrated Development Planning alignment Processes, Integrated Urban Development Framework, Rural and Urban Development Policies, Land Tenure systems and Property Law, Leadership and People Management, Strategic Planning and Coordination, Analytical and Research, Conflict Management and Resolution, Communication and Stakeholder Engagement, Project and Programme Management, Policy Interpretation and development, Report Writing and Presentation, Computer Literacy, Facilitation, Financial Management.

Duties

Coordinate development, review and alignment of municipal five-year Strategic Integrated Development plan. Coordinate implementation of Local Economic Development Planning. Coordinate the Provincial Spatial Development Framework and ensure alignment with Municipal Spatial Development Frameworks. Coordinate administration of Spatial Planning and Land Use Management (SPLUMA). Coordinate implementation of District Development Model, One Plans and Catalytic projects. Facilitate development and review of Land Use Schemes.

Where to send your application

Completed application forms and the Comprehensive CV quoting the relevant reference number, may either be hand-delivered to Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism, NWDC Building, Cnr University Drive and Provident Street, Mmabatho, 2745. or E-mail: dedectapplications@nwpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr S Ramagaga, tel. (018) 388 5890

Note

Application must be submitted on a newly subscribed Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, which must be signed and dated (and unsigned and not dated Z83 form will disqualify an application) and must be accompanied by a recently up-dated, comprehensive CV, including the details of at least three contactable referees (should be people who recently worked with the applicant). Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not being contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). No faxed and late applications will be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service (SMS Pre Entry Certificate) is required prior to finalization of an appointment into any SMS post. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training - course/sms-pre-entry programme. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Successful applicants will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. Disclosure of financial interests is the requirement.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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