DISTRICT PLANNER (GRADE 10) – BUHERA RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above mentioned post which has arisen within Buhera Rural District Council.
The Planning Officer will be Head of Department for the Spatial Planning Department reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

DUTIES
• To coordinate and manage the day to day functions of the Spatial Planning Department
• Providing professional advice to the Chief Executive Officer and Council on Spatial Planning and other administrative matters.
• Production of layout plans for business centres in consultation with the Department of Spatial Planning.
• Carrying out plan approvals.
• Supervision of land surveys.
• Development control.
• Pegging of stands at designated areas.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The person we are looking should have at least the following minimum qualifications and experience:
• A degree in Rural and Urban Planning or equivalent
• Possession of a Master Degree in related field will be an added advantage
• Membership to a recognised professional body – Zimbabwe Institute of Regional and Urban Planners.
• Distinct computer skills such as Autocard and GIS.
• At least three years’ work experience in a Local Authority, Local Government or similar/related environment.
• Possession of a clean class 4 driver’s licence a must.
• Police clearance
• Citizen of Zimbabwe
• Above 30 years and mature.