Strategic Planning Department Manager
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About the Role
Lead strategic planning initiatives, manage capital investment planning, and ensure alignment with national objectives, requiring expertise in urban and infrastructure planning.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of portfolio planning processes, including the Five-Year Projects Portfolio Plan (5YPPP).
- Oversee project registration and early-stage governance through Stage-Gate processes.
- Manage the development and continuous update of National and Cluster Master Plans.
- Review and approve Capital Investment Plans (CIP), ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and KPIs.
- Evaluate and approve project business cases, ensuring alignment with master planning frameworks.
- Prioritise projects within the 5YPPP based on defined criteria and stakeholder input.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders to develop capital expenditure strategies.
- Coordinate with government entities, municipalities, and developers to ensure alignment of infrastructure and expansion plans.
- Monitor implementation of regional master plans and associated investment programs.
- Lead integration of GIS and asset data into unified planning platforms.
- Develop and implement knowledge transfer and capability-building programs within the Strategic Planning department.
- Oversee agreements and MOUs with developers, ensuring timely execution and alignment with project objectives.
- Review and integrate infrastructure requirements (particularly water and wastewater) for mega projects into master plans.
- Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health standards.
About The Role
We are seeking a
Strategic Planning Department Manager
who will lead the development and execution of large-scale strategic planning initiatives, including national master plans, capital investment planning, and long-term infrastructure strategies.
Reporting to the Project Director, this role will play a key leadership position in shaping and delivering integrated urban and infrastructure planning frameworks aligned with national objectives.
This role requires a highly strategic mindset, strong stakeholder management, and deep technical expertise in master planning particularly across water and wastewater infrastructure ensuring alignment across government entities, developers, and internal teams.
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