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Town Planning Technician

Applications are invited from suitably qualified results oriented professionals and experienced persons to fill the above vacancy. The candidate will be reporting to the Town Planner.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following experience, qualifications and personal attributes:
• At least 5’0′ Levels including English Language and Maths
• Diploma in Rural and Urban Planning
• At least five (5) years post qualification experience in preferably in Local Government environment
• Thorough knowledge of Regional, Town and Country Planning Act (29:12) and related legislation
• Membership of ZIRUP or equivalent institution
• Possession of a clean class four (4) driver’s licence a must

Duties and Responsibilities

Assisting the Town Planner in the following:

• Design of Layout Plans for residential, commercial, industrial and other ancillary uses
• Maintenance and updating of Council Land Register
• Issuance of survey instructions to Land Surveyors on approved Layout Plans and ensuring that title surveys are done as per Layout Plans
• Development Control in terms of planned land uses, issuance of subdivision and consolidation of land permits in terms of Regional, Town and Country Planning Act (29:12)
• Examination and appraisal of building plans submitted for approval
• Inspection of buildings for licensing Supervision of Drawing Office Staff
• Preparation of Planning Section Budgets and Work Plans
• Any other duties assigned by the Town Planner

Handwritten applications together with certified copies of qualifications, certificates, driver’s licence and a detailed Curriculum Vitae should be submitted to the undersigned no later than 26th June, 2018.

The Town Clerk City of Masvingo
P O BOX 17
MASVINGO
Advert No. 29/2018