Nkangala District Municipality Internships (R4 965 stipend)

Location: Middelburg, Mpumalanga

Nkangala District Municipality Internships

Nkangala District Municipality invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2024 2025.

• REFERENCE NO: NDM/PED/12/07/2024
• DURATION: Two For fixed 24 months/2yrs)
• SALARY SCALE: R59 565.00 per annum (stipend)

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12.
• Relevant tertiary qualification preferably a B Degree / National Diploma Architecture / urban Design or equivalent Planning Degrees.
• Working towards registration as a professional planner / architect / urban designer (i.e. candidate member).
• Computer Literacy.

DUTIES:

• Apply basic concepts and knowledge to the planning function.
• Assist more senior planning staff in facilitating processes, liaison with clients and preparing reports and information.
• Assist in the drafting urban design plans and utilisation of related software.
• Work is closely with senior colleagues in developing proficiency in the planning discipline.

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• MONITORING AND CONTROL – the ability to monitor the results of delegations, assignments, or projects, considering the skills, knowledge, and experience of the assigned individual and the characteristics of the assignment of project.

• NEGOTIATION – the ability to achieve the desired objective and the desired objectives and agreements through interactive discussion with either internal or external parties. Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.

• PLANNING AND ORGANISATION – the ability to plan and organize the work until using goal setting, objectives, targets, creating work schedules and work plans with associated resources and budgets, according to the municipality’s procedures in order to achieve the tasks, functions, results of the work unit.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• SPATIAL PLANNING – ability to utilise scientific disciplines, administrative techniques and interdisciplinary coordination to facilitate balanced regional development and the physical organisation of space in support of the municipality’s long-term strategy and development.

• URBAN DESIGN – ability to create urban settings which are environmentally sustainable, accessible and efficient that are appropriate for the character of the municipality.

• LAND USE MANAGEMENT – ability to zone land for specific purposes so that they facilitate the achievement of the municipality’s environmental, social and economic objectives.

• INFORMATION MANAGEMENT – the ability to generate, analyse and produce management decision making and planning information and reports effectively and efficiently.

• RESEARCH, INFORMATION ANALYSIS AND POLICY – the ability to systematically analyse the municipality’s activities and processes with the view to improving alignment with strategic goals and/or its effectiveness and efficiency.

• KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT – ability to promote the generation and sharing of knowledge and learning in order enhance the collective knowledge of the municipality.

• SOCIO-ECONOMIC / SOCIO-POLITICAL AWARENESS – drives equitable service delivery considering how political and service issues, program, policies and decisions impact public interest / concerns.

• POLICY CONCEPTUALISATION – ability to translate International, National, Provincial and Local Government visions and objectives and the diverse needs of communities served into an enabling framework to support service delivery and corporate governance.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Analytical, administrative, communication and report writing skills required.
• Must have a sound understanding of government’s strategies, policies and legislation.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Integrated Development Planning (IDP) and Spatial Development Framework (SDF) processes.

How to apply

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. Applicants should apply online attaching: an application letter, detailed CV together with certified copies of qualifications and identity document, as well as the completed, prescribed NDM General Application Form for Employment (available from Council’s web site www.nkangaladm.gov.za), and send it to: e-recruitment@nkangaladm.gov.za. Nkangala District Municipality reserves the right not to fill any of the positions.

For enquiries: Contact Ms Susan Silinda on (013) 249 2082

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