The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable workplace by encouraging equal employment opportunities. As part of its commitment to representation, the department is actively seeking qualified individuals to fill the following vacancies. Preference will be given to women, persons with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups.
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Vacancies
1. Professional Town and Regional Planner: Grade A (REF NO: 2024/95)
- Directorate: Metropolitan Planning
- Location: Head Office, Pretoria
- Salary: R721,476 per annum (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
- Closing Date: 18 October 2024 at 16H00
Job Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or a relevant qualification.
- A minimum of three years of post-qualification experience in Town and Regional Planning.
- Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Town and Regional Planner upon appointment.
- Extensive knowledge of Town Planning legal aspects, land development applications (Rezoning, Subdivision, Township Establishment, etc.), and solutions for integrated precinct planning and development.
- Project and Programme Management experience.
- Knowledge of property development and the Site Clearance process.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
- Computer literacy, with proficiency in GIS and Computer-Aided Design software.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.
Key Duties:
- Manage spatial development for state accommodation solutions within the spatial development frameworks of metropolitan municipalities to ensure alignment.
- Interpret and verify client departments’ needs, preferences, and space norms.
- Facilitate community involvement and stakeholder support in projects.
- Manage site analysis, audits, approvals, and site clearance for development.
- Provide timely progress reports and briefings to client departments.
- Administer and ensure compliance with DPW and other related government guidelines in the appointment of professional service providers.
- Apply project quality control measures and proactively address constraints that may delay the site clearance process.
- Negotiate land availability and enter into service level agreements with service providers and various stakeholders.
- Provide technical support to implementation teams at Head and Regional offices.
- Develop and inform stakeholders of site clearance processes, ensuring project compliance with legal and development conditions.
- Resolve issues related to environmental and heritage impact, land use, site demarcation, and site development plans.
Application Information:
Contact Person: Ms E Mpondo
Tel No: (012) 492 2245
Applications Address:
- Postal: The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001
- Hand Delivery: CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria
- Email: Recruitment24-17@dpw.gov.za
Attention: Ms NP Mudau
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2. Professional Town and Regional Planner: Grade A (REF NO: 2024/96)
- Directorate: Districts and Rural Planning
- Location: Head Office, Pretoria
- Salary: R721,476 per annum (all-inclusive OSD salary package)
- Closing Date: 18 October 2024 at 16H00
Job Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or a relevant qualification.
- A minimum of three years of post-qualification experience in Town and Regional Planning.
- Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Town and Regional Planner upon appointment.
- Thorough understanding of Town Planning legal aspects (Acts, Legislations, Policies, Bylaws).
- Experience with land development applications (Rezoning, Subdivision, Township Establishment, etc.).
- Knowledge and expertise in integrated precinct planning and development.
- Proficiency in the Site Clearance process and property development.
- Project Management and stakeholder management skills.
- Valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel extensively.
Key Duties:
- Manage spatial development for state accommodation solutions to align with the spatial development plans of metropolitan municipalities.
- Ensure the verification and interpretation of client departments’ needs, preferences, and space norms.
- Manage site analysis, approval, and site clearance for development.
- Facilitate the appointment, administration, and payment of professional service providers in accordance with DPW and other related government guidelines.
- Prepare consultant appointment terms of reference and scrutinize development conditions.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with client departments, User Demand Managers, Portfolio Managers, and other relevant government stakeholders.
- Apply project quality control and proactively address constraints that may delay the site clearance process.
- Negotiate land availability and engage in service level agreements with service providers.
- Provide professional support to implementation teams at Head and Regional offices.
- Develop site clearance processes and inform relevant stakeholders.
- Resolve issues pertaining to environmental and heritage impact, traffic engineering, land use, and site development plans.
- Undertake land use surveys and site inspections to prepare precinct development plans, maps, and reports.
Application Information:
Contact Person: Mr T Rachidi
Tel No: (012) 406 1885
Applications Address:
- Postal: The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001
- Hand Delivery: CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria
- Email: Recruitment24-18@dpw.gov.za
Attention: Ms NP Mudau
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Application Guidelines
All applicants are requested to use the new Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department). The Z83 form must be fully completed, signed, and initialled. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.
- Method of Application: Applicants are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents at the initial stage. Only the Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae should be submitted.
- Certification of Documents: Shortlisted candidates will be requested to furnish certified documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from HR.
- Foreign Qualifications: It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that foreign and other qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.
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The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure offers a platform for professionals to contribute to South Africa’s urban and rural development. With a focus on equality, representation, and skills development, these vacancies provide an opportunity for qualified individuals, especially women and people with disabilities, to advance their careers while making a significant impact. If you are passionate about town and regional planning and meet the requirements, this is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team driving national development.
