Planning Officer (Bulawayo)
Job Description
The role involves coordinating and preparing layout plans for various uses, updating Master and Local Plans in accordance with the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act, and facilitating land subdivision, development permits, change of use, and special consent applications. It also coordinates land surveys with the surveyor General's office, ensures compliance with the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act, and works with the Department of Spatial Planning and Development for approval of subdivions within the 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 29:11]
- Development Control.
- Facilitation of processing subdivision of land, development permits, change of use and special consent applications.
- Coordinate land surveys with the surveyor Generals 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 subdivions within the District.
Qualifications and Experience
- HND from a recognised institution in Rural and Urban planning or equivalent.
- Degree in Rural and Urban Planning an added advantage.
- A minimum of 2 years working experience.
- 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 license an added advantage.
Other
How to Apply
Applications in applicant’s own handwriting clearly marked “Planning Officer” supported by certified copies of academic, professional and detailed C.Vs should be submitted to the undersigned or alternatively through the post. Please note that candidates who have already applied for this position in response to our previous advertisement need not submit another application, as their candidacy will be considered based on their initial submission.
The Chief Executive Officer
Umguza Rural District Council
56 Jason Moyo, Btwn 4th & 5th Avenues
P. O Box 749
BULAWAYO
Deadline: 30 April 2024Generate a Whatsapp Message
Umguza Rural District Council
The Umguza Rural District Council was established through an Act of Parliament Rural District Council (Chapter 29:13) and is regulated through the same Act, as a Local Authority.
Umguza Rural District Council is found in the southern part of Zimbabwe. It is one of the seven administrative districts in Matebeleland North province. It also forms part of the sixty one Rural district councils in Zimbabwe. It is located in the South West of the country, and is surrounded by a number of tourist attractions. Its area surrounds the City of Bulawayo. It is bounded by Matopo and Umzingwane Districts in the South East, Bulilima and Tsholotsho in the west, Kusile and Bubi in the North.
