Senior Transportation Planner

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Health insurance & retirement fund

Professional development

Industry conferences

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks a Senior Transportation Planner to lead sustainable urban transport initiatives, including public transport, traffic management, and non-motorized networks. The role requires a Master’s in Urban Planning or related field, 7+ years’ experience, and proficiency in PTV Vissim, TransCAD, and ArcGIS, with strong stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills.

On-site position in the Eastern Cape region.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in urban planning, transportation engineering, civil engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in transportation planning and analysis.
• Proficiency in transportation planning software (PTV Vissim, TransCAD, ArcGIS).
• Strong understanding of transport economics, policy, and land use planning principles.
• Excellent analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and public consultation processes.
• Ability to manage project components and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the South African transportation context and regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive transportation plans and strategies.
• Conduct transportation modeling and demand forecasting using specialized software.
• Perform feasibility studies for public transport routes, road networks, and traffic management schemes.
• Analyze traffic data and prepare reports on traffic operations and safety.
• Engage with clients, government agencies, and community groups to gather input and present findings.
• Develop recommendations for infrastructure improvements and policy changes.
• Prepare proposals and assist in securing new planning and engineering projects.
• Mentor junior transportation planners and engineers.
• Ensure plans comply with relevant national and provincial planning legislation and standards.

Skills

Transportation planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Report writing

Presentations

Education

Master's degree in Urban Planning

Tools

PTV Vissim

TransCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent urban planning and engineering consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Planner to join their team in East London . This role focuses on developing sustainable and efficient transportation strategies for urban and regional areas, including public transport, traffic management, and non-motorized transport infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead planning studies, conduct feasibility analyses, and engage with stakeholders to shape the future of mobility in the region. You will work on diverse projects that aim to improve connectivity and reduce congestion. This is an on-site position, requiring active participation in project planning and client meetings within the Eastern Cape. We are looking for a forward-thinking planner to contribute to vital infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive transportation plans and strategies.
• Conduct transportation modeling and demand forecasting using specialized software.
• Perform feasibility studies for public transport routes, road networks, and traffic management schemes.
• Analyze traffic data and prepare reports on traffic operations and safety.
• Engage with clients, government agencies, and community groups to gather input and present findings.
• Develop recommendations for infrastructure improvements and policy changes.
• Prepare proposals and assist in securing new planning and engineering projects.
• Mentor junior transportation planners and engineers.
• Ensure plans comply with relevant national and provincial planning legislation and standards.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in transportation planning and analysis.
• Proficiency in transportation planning software (e.g., PTV Vissim, TransCAD, ArcGIS) is essential.
• Strong understanding of transport economics, policy, and land use planning principles.
• Excellent analytical, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and public consultation processes.
• Ability to manage project components and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the South African transportation context and regulatory framework.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and attendance at industry conferences.
• Exposure to significant regional transportation planning projects.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.