Section Planner: Town Planning

About the role

The Section Planner for Town Planning will lead a municipal planning unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality town-planning services to the community. The role involves guiding development projects, enforcing planning policies, and supporting the city’s growth objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and direct the Town Planning Section, overseeing staff and daily operations.
• Evaluate building plans and approve residential occupational and shebeen applications.
• Enforce regulations against illegal land use and ensure compliance with zoning laws.
• Upgrade and maintain the E-Planner system, incorporating cadastral and zoning updates.
• Provide technical comments to Property Management on erf applications for public open-space projects (minimum 10 m²).
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Urban Planning, Town Planning, Architecture or a related field.
• Proven experience in municipal or government planning environments.
• Strong understanding of planning legislation, zoning, and cadastral systems.
• Leadership and team-management capabilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the E-Planner planning software.
• Ability to assess building and land-use applications against regulatory criteria.
• Knowledge of cadastral data and zoning frameworks.