Planning Officer - Gokwe

About the role

A Planning Officer is required in Gokwe, working on planning, land management and development control within the Gokwe North District. The role covers producing layout plans, pegging stands, issuing communal land permits and supporting local plan development.

Key responsibilities

• Produce layout plans that comply with planning standards and local development objectives
• Peg stands at designated areas
• Handle development control and land management in Gokwe North District
• Carry out communal village mapping and issue communal land permits
• Assist in developing local plans and in the excision of communal land
• Enforce relevant statutes and regulations and facilitate resolution of land disputes
• Process subdivision, consolidation and change-of-use applications in line with regulatory requirements
• Facilitate surveys needed for approved plans and development proposals
• Assess building plans for compliance with planning and building regulations
• Handle administrative duties related to planning documentation, records and departmental operations

Required profile

• Degree in Rural and Urban Planning or an equivalent qualification
• At least three years' experience in a planning-related role
• Clean Class 4 driver's licence
• Membership of a recognised professional body
• Citizen of Zimbabwe
• Clean criminal record and clean record of service within the local government fraternity