Job Description

District Planner Grade 10

Duties and Responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES
Preparing the district development plans
Facilitating the preparation of layout plans for the development of land for public, industrial, commercial and residential purposes in consultation with relevant government departments
Preparing development plans for Growth Points and Rural Service Centres
- Coordinating all spatial development in the district to ensure that it conforms to legislation and regulations
- Preventing illegal developments and ensuring that all developments regulations
comply with relevant legislation and
- Pegging and allocating approved layout plans
stands in accordance with
Handling appeal cases in consultation with relevant government departments
Preparing and administering land leases
- Promoting good agricultural practices and the sustainable use of land
- Preparing budget estimates
- Monitoring and controlling the extraction of natural resources to ensure their sustainable use
- Carrying out patrols to prevent the illegal extraction of natural resources and apprehending offenders in liaison with the Zimbabwe Republic Police, the Environmental ManagementAgency and the Forestry Commission
- Identification and development of opportunities for ecotourism and income generation from natural resources and agriculture
Enforcing council's agriculture, natural resources and land use by-laws
Making appropriate recommendations on matters to do with agriculture and the environment for the consideration of management
- Supervising staff in the Planning and Environment
Department
- Assigning and agreeing work targets with subordinates

Qualifications and Experience

Qualification and Experience
- A degree from a recognised institution in Rural and Urban planning
- Must have 2 years relevant practical experience
- Relevant post-graduate qualification is an added advantage
Knowledge of GIS and any other relevant IT applications is an added advantage
Must be at least 30 years and above
A clean class 4 drivers' licence is an added advantage
Police clearance

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their handwritten application letter accompanied by a detailed CV and certified copies of academic and professional qualification, birth certificates and national ID with at least 2 referees not later than 22 January 2024.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applications to be in a sealed envelope clearly marked District Planner or Executive Officer Finance, as relevant, should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer Vungu Rural District Council
No. 19 Lincoln Rd Light industrial site
P.O. Box 936, Gweru

Or email to : [email protected]