Senior Master Planner — Inclusive Urban Regeneration Leader (Hybrid)

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking a Senior Master Planner for a prominent urban development and architectural consultancy in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead the creation of large-scale master plans, guide urban regeneration, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable, inclusive designs.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 8+ years of experience, with professional registration and strong GIS/CAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Geography, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in master planning and urban development.
• Professional registration with a relevant body (e.g., South African Planning Institute).
• Proficiency in GIS, CAD, and urban planning visualization software.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive master plans for urban, peri-urban, and new development projects.
• Conduct detailed site analyses, feasibility studies, and socio-economic impact assessments.
• Engage and consult with government agencies, communities, and private developers.
• Develop strategic frameworks for land use, transportation, infrastructure, and public spaces.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and visualizations to communicate planning proposals.
• Ensure master plans comply with planning policies, zoning regulations, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, and environmental specialists.
• Mentor junior planners and contribute to the firm’s knowledge base in master planning.
• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of approved master plans.

Skills

Urban planning

GIS

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field

Tools

GIS

CAD

Visualization software

Job description

Placements24 is actively seeking a Senior Master Planner for a prominent urban development and architectural consultancy in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead the creation of large-scale master plans, guide urban regeneration, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable, inclusive designs.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 8+ years of experience, with professional registration and strong GIS/CAD proficiency.