Deputy Director: Idp Coordination

About the role

The Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Gauteng) is hiring a Deputy Director: Idp Coordination in IDP Coordination, based in Johannesburg. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx For attention: Human Capital management Reference number to quote: REFS/057049 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coordinate the development and implementation of credible IDPs in municipalities: Provide technical, strategic support and monitoring towards the development of compliant IDPs.
• Facilitate the Integrated Development Planning Process on behalf of the MEC for COGTA in the Gauteng City Region.
• Facilitate the compliance, credibility, and implementation of Municipal IDPs as per legislation (Municipal Systems Act of 2000).
• Facilitate broad sectoral engagements to coordinate joint planning and collection of community needs by Municipalities as well as ensure that they are incorporated into municipal and provincial plans.
• Facilitate the process of submission of final IDPs to Municipal Council for approval before submission to COGTA.
• Ensure the circulation and incorporation of gazetted GPG projects in Municipal Final IDPs.
• Ensure alignment of Municipal IDPs with DDM.
• Conduct analysis on Municipal Process Plans.
• Facilitate engagements for the Provincial IDP Managers Forum.
• Facilitate and ensure the coordination of alignment of municipal IDPs to National and Provincial priorities and plans: Facilitate and coordinate sectoral support to ensure that Municipal IDPs are reflective of both National and Provincial priorities.
• Facilitate the alignment of provincial plans to municipal community needs.
• Ensure the review and implementation of provincial IGR calendar.
• Mobilise provincial and national sector departments to participate in municipal IDP Processes.
• Coordinate the inputs of sectoral departments and SOEs into the development of the Provincial IDP Analysis Framework.
• Prepare EXCO submission on the findings of IDP assessment.
• Develop, implement, and review the Intergovernmental Planning Framework.
• Represent the department at the National IDP Coordinators Forum and report thereof and share best practice to the forum.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and review of DDM One Plans across the Gauteng City Region: Coordinate and participate in the DDM IGR Coordinating platforms.
• Ensure DDM is incorporated in provincial and municipal plans.
• Facilitate necessary engagements with relevant GPG sector departments.
• Management of staff:
• Manage human resource in relation to all IDP and DDM work
• Management of staff leave through ESS
• Facilitate and coordinate the mid-year and final year performance reviews of staff
• Report on ad-hoc activity management
• Facilitate the execution of all non-contracted work activities as and when requested by the authorities
• Prepare reports and minutes for meetings and workshops attended
• Participate in the Bid Evaluation Committee sittings for selection of biding applicants, where necessary
• And prepare Service Level Agreements for approved projects where necessary

Requirements

• Matric plus NQF Level 7 in Town and Regional Planning, Development Studies, Development Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Management, or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• Coupled with 3-5 years of experience at a supervisory (ASD) level either at municipal or provincial/national level or a combination of these and, preferably in the Integrated Development Planning, intergovernmental planning, spatial planning, or related field.
• Competencies:
• Personal and corporate leadership skills
• Interpersonal relations
• Analytical Thinking
• Research skills
• Facilitation and presentation skills
• Project Management
• Assertiveness
• Computer skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Networking skills
• Negotiation skills
• Teamwork
• Work independently and Planning and organizational skills
• A valid driver’s licence