Director_Human Settlements Planning

City of Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 963 000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Cape Town is looking for a qualified individual to manage human settlements strategies and implementations. The successful candidate should have a relevant degree and at least 8 years of managerial experience, along with proficiency in computer literacy. Responsibilities include overseeing strategic housing initiatives and managing partnerships with various government spheres. A valid driver's licence is also required. The role offers a total cost to employer salary of R1 962 747 per annum, with a closing date for applications on 22 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years managerial experience required.
• A valid Code EB driver's licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the implementation of Human Settlement strategies.
• Manage and control the Integrated Housing Database system.
• Oversee partnerships between government spheres for housing initiatives.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Relevant B Degree

Job description

Eligibility

Suitably qualified internal and external candidates. Closing date: 22.12.2025. Reference number: HSM 47/25. Department: Human Settlements Planning. Directorate: Human Settlements.

Salary

TCOE: R1 962 747 p.a. (T20)

Qualifications

• Relevant B Degree
• 8 years managerial experience required
• Computer literacy
• A valid Code EB driver’s licence

Key Performance Areas (Responsibilities)

• Direct and oversee the facilitation and implementation of Human Settlement strategies and plans for the directorate.
• Direct and control all processes related to the forward planning and identification of land for Housing / Integrated Human Settlements / Amenities, including the development of an integrated land delivery plan, per precinct for the directorate.
• Direct and oversee the coordination and implementation of research and development activities of Human Settlement Policies, ensuring that Integrated Human Settlement policies are continuously reviewed, defined and implemented.
• Direct and oversee the management, monitoring and controlling of all aspects related to the City's Integrated Housing Database system functions and responsibilities, ensuring that the City maintains a reliable and credible housing beneficiary database to allocate housing opportunities fairly, equitably and transparently to correct beneficiaries in line with allocation policy.
• Manage and maintain business partnerships between various spheres of government and the ED's office, ensuring effective and meaningful partnership relationships exist with spheres of government to discuss / brainstorm strategic existing and future Human Settlement initiatives / developments, etc.
• Plan, manage, coordinate, monitor and control all functions assigned to the City by proclamation regarding the administration and approval of housing subsidies to beneficiaries, including the management, controlling and monitoring of the Housing Subsidy System (HSS), including transfer of ownerships and application of the ownership regularisation function.
• Oversee the provision of a strategic support and planning function to the Executive Director and all departments within the Directorate relating to Human Settlement developments.