TOWN PLANNER (GRADE: 13) – MUNICIPALITY OF MARONDERA

VACANCY

“A VIBRANT SMART CITY OF SERVICE EXCELLENCE BY 2025”
VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above-mentioned post that is vacant in the Department of Planning. The successful incumbent will report to the Director of Planning.

QUALIFICATIONSAND EXPERIENCE.
⦁ Degree in Rural and Urban Planning or equivalent from a reputable University
⦁ A relevant Masters Degree will be an added advantage
⦁ Geographical Information System qualification
⦁ Should be a member of a relevant professional body
⦁ 5 years working experience in Local Authority environment preferably in urban council setting.
⦁ Holder of a clean class four driver’s licence.
⦁ Knowledge of computer programmes / packages such as AutoCAD, A&E CAD, GIS, 3D Draughting software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point etc

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
⦁ Supervising the Planning, Building Inspectorate, Survey and Building Maintenance sections
⦁ Allocating duties and supervising subordinates.
⦁ Attending Departmental, standing committees and management meetings
⦁ Spearheading forward planning and amendment of the Master Plan and local plan preparation in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
⦁ Preparing and designing layouts for the development of land for public, industrial, commercial, and residential purposes, 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 and Planning Act (RTCP) and other relevantActs
⦁ Proffering planning advise to the public, government departments, parastatals, private organizations, and NGOs
⦁ Ensuring that stand registers are keptand maintained.
⦁ Handling of Town planning cases in consultation with Council lawyers.
⦁ Advising Council on specific land uses and levels of fees for applications and on budget formulation.
⦁ Traffic control advice and management.