Town And Regional Planner (production Level)
Western Cape Department Of Infrastructure – Dpsa Circular 37 Of 2026
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary (as advertised)
- R791 604 – R849 525 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This is a job for a Town and Regional Planner at the production level within the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government. Two posts are available, with an initial employment period of 12 months. What you will do * Influence forward planning through the IDP (Integrated Development Plan) and sectoral plans. * Render technical support in Project Planning and Packaging. * Undertake transversal planning. * Manage knowledge and perform record-keeping. Requirements (from the original advert) * An appropriate B-Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or equivalent qualification. * Compulsory registration with SACPLAN (South African Council for Planners) as a Professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment. * Three years post qualification Town and Regional Planning experience. * A valid Code B driving licence. * **Working knowledge of the following:** * National and Provincial human settlements strategic goals, objectives, targets, activities. * Relevant public service legislation, policies and guidelines with focuses on human settlements, local government or related. * Housing Act, Western Cape Housing Development Act, National Housing Code and guidelines. * Built environment related to human settlements. * Town and Regional Planning and its legal compliance. * Project coordination, integration, communication and control of project activities. * Local authorities, national departments and other provincial departments; Municipalities, inter-governmental relations and community dynamics. * Human settlement planning and budgeting processes. * Project Management; Human settlement fraternity/delivery. * Functioning of the Province and activities of sister departments. * Managing stakeholder engagement processes. * Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, financial legislation, prescripts, policies, guidelines, delegations, norms and standards, procedures and best practices in the Public Sector. * **Skills in the following:** * Good communication (written and verbal). * Good computer literacy in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Planner, MS Office, Internet, Arc Map GIS/Arc View GIS. * Good financial and project management. * Good time management, planning, organising, customer, client liaison and networking. * Good dispute, conflict resolution and problem-solving. * Good implementation and monitoring. * Good report-writing. * Good analytical thinking. * Good research. * Basic numeracy. Who should apply Candidates with a B-Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning, at least three years of post-qualification experience, and compulsory professional registration with SACPLAN. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Code B driving licence and demonstrate strong knowledge in human settlements planning, public sector legislation, project management, and financial governance, particularly within the Western Cape Government context. They should be proficient in various planning software and possess excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/western-cape-department-of-infrastructure-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-doi-77-2026 Source: govpage
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At a glance
- 2 posts available.
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Driver's licence
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