Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Bachelor’s Degree in Town and Regional Planning / Spatial Planning / Development Planning (NQF 7). Registered at the South African Council for Town and Regional Planners. 5 years’ experience at middle / senior management level. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) and related legislation. Application of development concepts and initiatives. Knowledge of intergovernmental legislation. Knowledge for government plans and programmes Job related skills: Computer literacy. Good written and verbal communication skills. Negotiation skills. Financial management. Project management. Team management. Interpersonal skills. A valid driver’s licence.

Develop tools to promote the alignment and coordination of spatial plans. Promote the use of existing SPLUMA tools and systems. Coordinate SPLUMA implementation reports by Municipalities. Promote SPLUM implementation by all relevant sectors and spheres of government. Evaluate Spatial Development Plans. Coordinate database of all spatial plans. Determine alignment of spatial plans with strategic national spatial frameworks. Ensure sharing of information and feedback loop. Facilitate spatial alignment and integration of projects/programmes of different spheres. Promote intergovernmental spatial alignment. Promote strategic spatial alignment. Identify, participate and produce guiding reports on project and programmes coordinated by the three spheres of government and other sectors. Coordinate international relations through National Spatial and Provincial Spatial Fora. Facilitate