Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the vacancies which have arisen within the Council.
Town Planning Technician:Grade 12
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Job Functions
• Preparation of layout plans for residential, commercial, Institutional; industrial and other uses
• Preparation and updating of Master and Local Plans in terms of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act [Chapter 2912]
• Coordinate valuation and assessment of property
• Development Control
• Processing Subdivision of land, change of use and special consent applications.
• Preparation of land use for the town
• Coordinate land surveys with the Surveyor General's office.
• Surveying the area and identifying areas that have development potential
• Preparation of planning guidelines and sanctioning permits for development in the town
• Ensure compliance to the Provisions of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act and Town Planning Regulations
• Preparation of town planning reports
• Advising Council on Town Planning matters
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications and Experience
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
• A Degree from a recognised University in Rural and Urban Planning or equivalent
• Membership of the Zimbabwe Institute of Rural and Urban Planning (ZIRUP)
• A minimum of 3 years working experience in a spatial planning position
• Local Government experience an added advantage
• Knowledge ofGID, Autocard, 3D draughting software
• Have a sound knowledge of preparation of traffic design, town planning layouts and draughting
• Ability to interpret the Regional,Town and Country Planning Ad and other related legislation
• A citizen of Zimbabwe
• A dean criminal record
• A dean record of service within the Local Government fraternity
• Clean class 4 drivers licence
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their handwritten applications, attach copies of certified academic and professional qualifications addressed to The Secretary not later than 20 August 2020.
The Secretary Ruwa Local Board
P.O.Box153
Ruwa
