Senior Professional Officer - Town Planning

Affirmative Portfolios; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent planning consultancy in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Professional Officer in Town Planning for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will manage land use applications and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Applicants must have at least five years of experience in Town and Regional Planning and be registered with SACPLAN. Strong administrative skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years relevant postgraduate experience in Town and Regional Planning.
• At least two years related supervisory experience.
• Active technical or professional registration with SACPLAN.

Responsibilities

• Processing Land-Use Applications within the eight district offices.
• Undertaking Assigned Projects related to planning and building applications.
• Ensuring Compliance with legislated timeframes.

Skills

Knowledge of planning and local government legislation

Strong administrative skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in Town and Regional Planning

Tools

Development Application Management Systems (DAMS)

Job description

Senior Professional Officer - Town Planning Technical / Construction ~ Project Management

Cape Town - Western Cape

We are seeking 1 qualified Town and Regional Planning Professionals to join our clients team on a 12-month contract to assist with the production capacity of land use / building plan applications. The successful candidates will work closely with the clients district offices across the Cape Metro and contribute to efficient and effective planning processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing Land-Use Applications within the eight district offices.
• Undertaking Assigned Projects and Tasks related to planning and building applications.
• Ensuring Compliance with legislated timeframes and relevant protocols.
• Performing Administrative Duties to support planning processes.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Town and Regional Planning.

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years relevant postgraduate experience in Town and Regional Planning, with at least two (2) years related supervisory experience.

Other Skills / Requirements

• Active technical or professional registration with SACPLAN.
• Strong working knowledge of planning and local government legislation, as well as NEMA regulations.
• Experience with Development Application Management Systems (DAMS).

Key Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Able to contribute to team success and collaborative projects.

If you are passionate about urban development, have the necessary skills, and are ready to take on a new challenge, apply now for this exciting opportunity.

To apply, please submit your CV and proof of SACPLAN certification.

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