REQUIREMENTS :
Three (3) year National Diploma or B-Tech in Urban/Town and Regional Planning.
Registered with a professional body South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN)
Three (3) years of experience in land use management or spatial planning with at least 3 years at supervisory or junior management level.
Valid Driver's License.
DUTIES
Analyse building plans, rezoning applications, and site plans for compliance with the municipal, local, and national regulations.
Contribute to the creation and implementation of land use policies, comprehensive plans, and strategic infrastructure projects.
Support the planning team with project tracking, resource allocation, and budget management to meet urban development goals.
Coordinate with developers, investors, community stakeholders, and government department to facilitate public consultation and approvals.
Conduct research on demographics, infrastructure, and environmental factors using GIS to support planning decisions
Responsible for the intersection of strategic planning, policy formulation, and the regulation of land development, often aligning with the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act.
Review and process land use applications, including subdivision, rezoning, and township establishment.
Develop, implement, and monitor spatial plans, such as Spatial Development Frameworks (SDFs) and precinct plans.
Draft and implement spatial planning and land use management policies in accordance with national and provincial legislation (e.g SPLUMA)
Ensure compliance with land use legislation and environmental policies, and manage reporting on agrarian or spatial interventions.
Coordinate with municipal departments to align Spatial Planning and Land Use Management with the Integrated Development Plan (IDP).
Oversee projects, manage human resources, and manage financial resources within the section.