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Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Sciences/Architect or Bachelor Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development studies or equivalent


• Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SAQA Qualification ID 48965) OR to be obtained within 18 months from date of appointment.  Failure to obtain/exhibit the required competence, will result in the termination of the appointee’s services within one month after the end of the new appointees 18-month period as per clause 3 (b) of Government Gazette No. 37432 dated 14 March 2014.


• Project Management Certificate or Diploma would be an added advantage


• Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Professions Act, 2002 (Act No 36 of 2002) would be an added advantage


• Five (5) years’ experience in middle management level


• Have proven successful institutional transformation experience within the public or private sector

Key Performance Areas

• Manage key processes, applications and requirements related to development plans, integrated development frameworks and spatial frameworks


• Manage municipal land and land use


• Oversee the development and implementation of strategies and plans relating to the built environment and provision of transport planning and public transportation services


• Lead, direct and manage the Directorate in an effective and efficient manner in order to ensure the attainment of the strategic objectives and goals.

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Contact:

• The contact person relating to any queries with regards to the above post can be made to Mr Bob Naidoo – HOD: Corporate Services on 043 – 705 1893
• All applications must be accompanied by an official application form which is obtainable from melanien@buffalocity.gov.za or barbarav@buffalocity.gov.za
• The remuneration package is as per the provisions of Government Gazette No 47538 dated 18 November 2022.

Interested and well qualified persons should address their applications together with a completed prescribed application form, comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and the names of at least three contactable referees to the City Manager, P O Box 134, East London, 5200 marked “Confidential” and the name of the post applying for.

  Alternatively, applications can be hand-delivered to the Office of the City Manager, 10th Floor, Trust Centre, cnr Oxford / North Street, East London. Non-submission of the required supporting documentation may disqualify a candidate.  Candidates are advised that the obligation rests upon them to demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements specified for the post.  Any candidate who does not meet the minimum requirements will be automatically disqualified.

Non-submission of the required supporting documentation may disqualify a candidate.  Candidates are advised that the obligation rests upon them to demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements specified for the post.  Any candidate who does not meet the minimum requirements will be automatically disqualified.

Applications received via fax will not be considered.

Closing Date: 2024-03-07