Planner I

City Of Siloam Springs; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading government administration in South Africa as a Planner I. This entry-level, full-time role involves providing professional planning services, managing land use applications, and conducting research to support community development efforts. Ideal candidates will have a background in urban planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in planning-related software. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the city's Comprehensive Plan and engage in regional planning projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of urban planning research techniques.
• Bachelor's degree or three years of planning experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage land use applications and conduct planning research.
• Prepare and present staff reports to city boards.
• Review permit applications for compliance.

Skills

Research Techniques

Urban Planning Principles

Land Use Law

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning

Master's Degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Word

Adobe PDF

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Join to apply for the Planner I role at City of Siloam Springs

Summary: Under the direction of the Community Development Director, the Planner I is responsible for providing professional planning services within the Planning Division of the Community Development Department.

The Planner I performs a variety of complex current and long-range planning functions, including development plan review, administration of the City's Zoning and Subdivision regulations, and implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage land use applications, including rezoning, site improvement plans, subdivision procedures (preliminary and final plat), special use reviews, lot splits, etc.
2. Conduct research, analysis, and interpretation of technical reports, plans, and documents for complex land development projects.
3. Prepare and present staff reports to the appropriate hearing entities (Board of Directors, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment).
4. Review permit applications for compliance.
5. Process variance requests.
6. Answer questions and provide information to the public, city staff, engineers, architects, developers, and other interested parties regarding the Comprehensive Plan, land use, and zoning codes.
7. Assist in oversight, implementation, and amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan.
8. Participate in regional planning efforts and projects.
9. Assist with special projects or other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of research techniques related to urban planning.
• Principles and practices of urban planning.
• Current literature, sources of information, and recent developments in urban planning.
• Municipal and State land use law.
• Proficiency in planning-related computer software (e.g., Word, Adobe PDF, Excel, PowerPoint, ArcGIS).
• A bachelor's degree in urban planning or a closely related field, or three years of planning experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach; occasionally lift up to 25 pounds; specific vision abilities include close and color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Special Requirements:

• Minimum education and/or experience: bachelor's degree or three years of planning experience.
• A master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Additional Information:

Provide professional planning services, review permit applications, manage land use applications, conduct research, and perform related duties within the Community Development Department.

Employment details: Entry level, full-time, government administration industry.