Junior Town Planner

Quorum Holdings; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Quorum Property Group is seeking a Junior Town Planner to support planning investigations and feasibility for residential developments. You will work with in-house and external consultants to move projects from initial investigations through statutory approvals to delivery.

The role offers exposure to the broader development process, including feasibility, design, sales, construction and handover, with mentorship in a residential development environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or equivalent.
• 2–4 years experience within planning consultancy, municipality, architectural practice or property development.
• Working understanding of land use applications, zoning schemes and municipal approval processes.
• Familiarity with City of Cape Town planning processes would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Research zoning, development rights, title deed conditions and planning constraints.
• Assist with assessing development opportunities and planning requirements.
• Coordinate information and supporting documents for submissions and municipal comments.
• Track approval conditions and deadlines to keep applications progressing.
• Assist with public participation processes and responses.

Skills

2–4 years planning experience

Land use applications knowledge

Municipal approval processes

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning

Job description

VACANT POSITION: JUNIOR / CANDIDATE TOWN PLANNER

LOCATION: CAPE TOWN CBD / ALTANTIC SEA BOARD

We are looking for a Junior Town Planner to join our rapidly growing Development Team, and to assist with the planning and approvals processes for our Residential Developments.

The successful candidate will work alongside our internal team and external consultants to assist with moving projects from initial investigations through statutory approvals into delivery. While the role will focus on town planning, it will offer broad exposure to the full property development process, including feasibility, design, sales, construction and handover.

The role offers hand-on experience within a Residential Development business, with direct mentorship and exposure to the commercial, technical and operational decisions involved in delivering projects. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build their planning expertise while developing a broader understanding of the property development process.

ABOUT US

At Quorum Property Group, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on society and the economy. Our commitment to effective building management ensures that we provide exceptional service to all our tenants.

Quorum Property Group excels in Property Management and Development across Commercial, Residential, and Student Portfolios. We offer our tenants the opportunity to live in exceptionally well-maintained, modern units at affordable rates.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties will include, but are not limited to:

Planning investigations and feasibility support:

• Research zoning, development rights, title deed conditions and other planning constraints affecting potential and existing projects.
• Assist with assessing development opportunities and identifying planning requirements, risks and approval timeframes.
• Gather and maintain property information, municipal records and supporting documentation.

Planning applications and statutory approvals:

• Assist with preparing, coordinating and tracking land use and other development-related applications.
• Liaise with municipal departments, appointed town planners, architects, surveyors, and other consultants.
• Coordinate information and supporting documents required for submissions and responses to municipal comments.
• Track approval conditions, outstanding requirements and deadlines, and follow up to keep applications progressing.
• Assist with public participation processes and the coordination of responses to comments and objections.

Development Coordination:

• Maintain planning and approval trackers, project records and correspondence.
• Attend project and consultant meetings, record actions and follow up on outstanding items.
• Assist with reviewing plans and project information for alignment with planning approvals and development requirements.
• Support the team in carrying approval conditions through the design and delivery stages.
• Assist with related project coordination and administrative tasks as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Town Planning or equivalent.
• Candidates with related built-environment disciplines such as Architecture with relevant planning and development experience will also be considered.
• 2-4 years’ experience within planning consultancy, municipality, architectural practice or property development.
• A working understanding of land use applications, zoning schemes and municipal approval processes.
• Familiarity with City of Cape Town planning processes would be advantageous.
• Professional registration, or progress towards registration with the relevant professional body will be advantageous.
• Professional.
• Reliable.
• Own transportation.