The development and management of an economically effective, accountable administration which is equipped to implement the Municipality’s Integrated Development Plan, operate in accordance with the Municipality’s performance management system and understand the needs of the local community
The management of the provision of services to the local community in a sustainable and equitable manner
The appointment, training, discipline, and effective utilisation of staff
The promotion of sound labour relations and compliance with applicable labour legislation
Advising the political structures and political office bearers, managing communications between these parties as well as carrying out their decisions
The administration and implementation of the Municipality’s by-laws and other legislation
Exercising any powers and performing any duties delegated by the Municipal Council, or by other delegating authorities of the Municipality
Developing and maintaining a system for the assessment of community satisfaction with Municipal services
The performance of any other function that may be assigned by the Municipal Council and as Accounting Officer
Responsible for all income and expenditure of the Municipality, all assets, the discharge of all liabilities of the Municipality, as well as the proper and diligent compliance with applicable Municipal Finance Management Legislation
Facilitate the coordination of the economic development initiatives
Other relevant duties.
Director Planning & Development
Key Performance Areas:
Report directly to the Municipal Manager
Manage the Directorate Planning & Development
Develop, implement, and manage strategic goals, policies, and procedures in alignment with the municipality’s strategic objectives
Effectively and efficiently manage the Directorate
Liaise and interact with individuals, role-players, and agencies at senior level in all three spheres of government
Assist and support the Accounting Officer with the roles and responsibilities delegated to the Director Planning & Development
Manage the provisioning and administering of project management and building control services
Manage the provisioning and control of Local Economic Development and Tourism Services within the Greater Oudtshoorn
Manage the provisioning and control of Land use management & spatial planning services
Manage the administering and application-building control and human settlement processes.
Support and advise the Municipal Manager and Council
Provide strategic management and leadership for the directorate
Manage and improve departmental administrative functions
Develop and implement council policies and strategies
Compile and manage the directorate’s budget
Ensure legislative compliance of relevance to the directorate
Manage all related grants and funding allocated to the municipality
Ensure community participation in matters of governance
