Director - Rural Economic Development Planning
Location: Sakhisizwe Local Municipality Cala amp Khowa
Remuneration:
- Minimum: R880,228
- Midpoint: R978,031
- Maximum: R1,075,833
As per Government Gazette No. 50737 dated 30 May 2024
Closing Date: 19 September 2025 13:00
Key Contact:
- Municipal Manager: Mr. S.G. SOTSHONGAYE
- Contact Numbers: 047 877 5200 / 045 931 1011
- Postal Address: P.O. Box 26, Cala, 5455 / P.O. Box 21, Elliot, 5460
- Physical Address: ERF 5556, Umthatha Road, Cala / 15 Maclear Road, Elliot
Minimum Requirements:
- Education:
- Grade 12
- Bachelors Degree in Building Sciences, Architecture, Town and Regional Planning, Development Studies, or equivalent.
- Professional Registration:
- Registration as a Professional Planner under the Planning Professions Act, 2002 Act No. 36 of 2002 is preferred.
- Finance Certification:
- Certificate in Municipal Finance Management or the candidate will complete it within 18 months of appointment.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience at middle management level, preferably in Local Government.
- Proven experience in Professional Development, Town and Regional Planning.
- Other Requirements:
- Valid Code B Driver's License.
Key Performance Areas:
- Budget Management: Drive, implement, monitor, and report on the Directorates budget inputs.
- Economic Development: Lead tourism investment efforts and social/economic development initiatives aimed at promoting growth, organizational development, and transformation.
- Strategic Planning amp Implementation: Develop and manage strategies, spatial plans, town planning, township establishment, and housing matters.
- IDP Credibility: Ensure the Municipality maintains a credible Integrated Development Plan IDP.
- Municipal Functions: Oversee housing, building control, town planning, and land-use management functions.
- Economic Strategy amp LED: Coordinate strategic planning of economic development processes, manage LED initiatives for SMMEs, tourism development, economic policy, research, and investment/trade promotions.
- Policy Development: Oversee the development and review of relevant policies and strategies.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit:
- Detailed CV
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Supporting documents
- Application letter
Postal Address:
Municipal Manager
Mr. S.G. SOTSHONGAYE
Sakhisizwe Municipality
P.O. Box 26, Cala, 5455
Delivered Address:
Municipal Manager
Mr. S.G. SOTSHONGAYE
Sakhisizwe Municipality
ERF 5556, Mthatha Road, Cala, 5455
Closing Date: 19 September 2025 13:00