Umguza Rural District Council

PLANNING OFFICER – FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Engineering Jobs

Job Description

To conduct spatial planning for Umguza District.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordination and preparation of layout plans for residential, commercial, Institutional; industrial and other uses
• Coordination and preparation and updating of Master and Local Plans in terms of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act [Chapter 29:12]
• Development Control
• Facilitation of processing subdivision of land, development permits, change of use and special consent applications.
• Coordinate land surveys with the Surveyor General's office.
• Ensure compliance to the Provisions of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act [Chapter 29:12] and Rural District Councils Act [Chapter 29:13] and other relevant legislation.
• Coordination with the Department of Spatial Planning and Development in approval of subdivisions within the District.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree from a recognized University in Rural and Urban Planning or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years working experience in a spatial planning position
• Local Government experience an added advantage
• Knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD, 3D Draughting software
• A clean record of service within the Local Government fraternity
• Clean class 4 driver’s licence

How to Apply

Applications supported by certified copies of academic, professional and detailed C.Vs should be submitted to the undersigned on or before the 30th of April 2021 and/or alternatively through the post or
email to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Umguza Rural District Council
56 Jason Moyo Street, Btwn 4th & 5th Avenues
P.O Box 749
BULAWAYO

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