LAND USE PLANNER

Requirements

Grade 12 plus an appropriate NQF Level 6 National Diploma qualification in Land Use Planning, Agricultural Management (Soil Science, Pasture Science), Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Management or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in Land Care and Land Use environment. A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies, and Skills: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service i.e Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Public Finance Management Act, Conservation of Agricultural. Experience of, and insight into legislation which impacts on Land Care and Land Use Management (Resources Act (CARA), Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA). Disaster Management Act. People Management. Financial Management. Problem Solving. Planning & organizing. Time Management. Policy analysis. Good Communication skills. Facilitation skills. Presentation skills. Coordination skills.

Duties

Conduct and implement the assessment of agricultural land suitability, land capability and spatial planning analysis. Implementation of agricultural land use planning, management and compliance in line with applicable legislative framework in agricultural land management Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (CARA), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) and Preservation and Development of Agricultural land Act (PDALA). Implementation of project planning & goal setting. Coordinate stakeholders engagement.

Where to send your application

Applicants using electronic format must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za and applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must quote the relevant reference number on the Z83 application for employment form and forward to the below addresses. For Head office: Polokwane; Mara Research Station; Towoomba Research Station, Thulamela, Makhado Laboratory, Mokopane Lboratory, Lephalale Laboratory, Tompi Seleka College and Madzivhandila College: The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9487, Polokwane 0700 or hand delivered to: Office 48, Temo Towers Floor 2, 67/69 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699. Waterberg District: The Director Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered to: Cnr Thabo Mbeki and Limpopo Streets, Old NTK Buildings, Modimolle, 0510. Capricorn District: The Director: Capricorn District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X28, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 28 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo. Sekhukhune District: The Director: Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X01, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 27 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo. Mopani District: The Director Mopani District Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani, 0826 or hand delivered to: Old Parliamentary Building, Giyani, 0826. Vhembe District: The Director: Vhembe District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X2247, Sibasa, 0970 or Physical address: Handed in at Makwarela Government offices.

Enquiries

Ms. Laka MA Tel No: (015) 632 7000 or Ms. Mphahlele RS Tel No: (015) 632 7000.

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