Okavango District Council is seeking to appoint a PRINCIPAL PHYSICAL PLANNER I. Role Purpose: To promote sustainable utilisation of land through orderly development in order to provide a conducive physical environment for enterprise and environmental health.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages and coordinates functions of the Physical Planning Division.
- Liaises with the Director of Department of Town and Country Planning on Physical Planning and land use matters to ensure consistency in the implementation Physical Planning policies.
- Orientates members of Physical Planning Committee PPC on all matters relating to land use planning and physical planning.
- Provides professional advice to Physical Planning Committee to ensure informed decision making on land use issues.
- Ensures proper assessment of items to the PPC.
- Formulates policies and guidelines related to physical planning and development to direct development in the district.
- Prepares terms of reference for physical planning and development projects.
- Coordinates and monitors all physical planning development projects undertaken in the district by council, private, parastatal and government bodies to ensure conformity with approved plans and standards with a view to coordinating of settlement growth and development programmes.
- Ensures adherence to environmental policies, programmes and standards in the preparation of development plans and project implementation.
- Prepares transport strategy for the district in conjunction with other relevant stakeholders.
- Prepares, implements, reviews District development plans.
- Undertakes any other related duties as directed by management.
Requirements
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Presenting and Communicating information
- Applying Expertise and Technology
- Analyzing
- Adapting and Responding to Change
- Learning and Researching
- Qualification: Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or related field.
- Requirements: Applicants must be registered with the Director of Town and Country Planning and must attach proof of valid registration.
- Experience: At least ten (10) years relevant work experience (two) 2 of which should have been served as Principal Physical Planner II-D3.
Salary
D2 (P337, 008 – P371, 628) per annum
How to Apply
Applicants should quote the vacancy circular number and provide the following details: Full names, address, and date of birth; Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae with duties; Certified copies of Identity Card (Omang) and certificates; At least two (2) recent work related references of not more than 12 months; Date of first appointment, present post and date appointed to the post (Attach letter of appointment to present post). Important Instructions: All serving officers’ applications should be routed through Permanent Secretaries, Chief Executive Officers, Directors, Board Secretaries and Heads of Department. Applications not so routed will not be considered. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN A PLAIN SEALED ENVELOPE CLEARLY MARKED THE POSITION APPLIED FOR AND THE VACANCY CIRCULAR NUMBER ON THE ENVELOPE. Submission Address: Applications should be addressed to: Council Secretary, Okavango District Council, Private Bag 006, GUMARE OR Hand delivered to: Open Records Management Unit, Office Number A22, Rural Administration Centre – Gumare. Closing Date: 10th March 2026. Application Submission Policy: Emailed, scanned and faxed documents will not be considered.
REF Code: OKAV 3/7/1 III (94) | Vacancy Circular No: 5 of 2026 | Job Code: TNB
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