TOWN PLANNER GRADE: 13 – CHIREDZI TOWN COUNCIL 934 views

Vacancy

Reports to the Director of Planning and Land management

Duties
⦁ Supervising the planning, building inspectorate, survey and building maintenance sections.
⦁ Allocating duties and supervising subordinates
⦁ Attending departments, standing committees and management meetings
⦁ Spearheading forward planning and amendments of the master plan and local plan preparations in consultation with relevant stakeholders
⦁ Preparing and designing layouts for the development of land for public, industrial, commercial and residential purpose in consultation with the
central government.
⦁ Advising council on management, review and amendments of the master plan
⦁ Advising council on development control and general administration of the Regional Town Planning Act and other relevant acts.
⦁ Proffering planning advise to the public, government departments, parastatals and private organizations and NGOs.
⦁ Ensuring that land registers are kept and maintained
⦁ Handling of town planning cases in consultation with council lawyers
⦁ Advising council on specific land uses and levels of fees for application andon budget formulation.
⦁ Traffic control advise and management.

Qualifications
⦁ Honors Degree in Rural and Urban Planning.
⦁ Geographical information system qualifications
⦁ Should be a member of a relevant professional board.
⦁ Knowledge of computer programs /packages such as AutoCAD/A&E CAD,GIS.3D Draughting software, Microsoft word. Excel, power point
presentation.
⦁ At least 5 years working experience in local authority environment preferable in urban council setting.
⦁ Holder ofclean class four driver’s license.
⦁ At least 30 years and above