Senior Planning Officer : Spatial And Urban Development Planning

Departments : Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Planning Officer to support Municipal Spatial Planning initiatives. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant diploma and possess strong analytical and administrative skills. Responsibilities include providing support for various planning tools and maintaining information management systems. This role also requires proficiency in MS Office tools and a valid driver's license for necessary travel.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a related field.
• Driver's License and willingness to travel.
• In-depth knowledge of Town Planning and Geographic Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the analysis of Municipal Spatial Planning tools.
• Provide administrative support to the Geographic Information Systems function.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Integrated Development Planning Information Management System.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in MS PowerPoint

Interpersonal relations

Analytical skills

Planning and execution

Customer focus and responsiveness

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Town and Regional Planning / Social Science / Geomatics

Job description

Job title : Senior Planning Officer : Spatial And Urban Development Planning

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : November 07, 2025

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REQUIREMENTS:

• A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Town and Regional Planning / Social Science / Geomatics or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6 / 7 as recognised by SAQA.
• 2-3 years’ experience.
• Proficiency in MS Excel MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
• Driver’s License and travelling.

Generic Competencies :

• Quality of work. Initiative. Interpersonal relations. Planning and execution. Analytical skills. Reliability. Communication. Teamwork. Ability to manage conflict. Customer focus and responsiveness. Technical Competencies : In depth knowledge and understanding of; Basic knowledge of Town Planning and Geographic Information System. Project management. Research and development. Computer-aided applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Research and development.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will perform the following duties : Provide support towards the analysis of Municipal Spatial Planning tools (Municipal Spatial Development Framework’s) to guide Integrated Development Planning. Provide general administrative support to the Geographic Information Systems function. Assist in the development and maintenance of the Integrated Development Planning Information Management System (IDPIMS). Provide administrative support in the implementation of the Smart Cities framework and Small-Town Regeneration Strategy. Provide secretariat functions to the existing forum and project steering committees for various projects.

Deadline : 7th November,2025

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