Senior Transportation Planner - Upington

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Transportation Planner for our client in Upington, Northern Cape. You will develop strategic transportation plans, run traffic modeling, and conduct feasibility studies for roads, transit, and freight.

Lead stakeholder engagement and deliver robust reports to clients and government bodies. You will apply your expertise in SA policies, GIS, and transportation software to shape regional mobility while mentoring junior planners and guiding project teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or Civil Engineering with a transportation specialization.
• Professional registration with SACPLAN or ECSA is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation planning and policy development.
• Proven experience in developing comprehensive transportation plans for urban and regional areas.
• Proficiency in transportation modeling software and GIS tools.
• Strong understanding of South African transportation policies, legislation, and planning frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation abilities.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior planners.
• Commitment to sustainable and inclusive transportation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term and short-term transportation strategies and master plans.
• Conduct traffic and transportation demand modeling and analysis.
• Perform feasibility studies for roads, public transport, and freight logistics.
• Assess land use impacts on transportation systems.
• Develop policy recommendations and guidelines for planning and management.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather input and present findings.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with national standards and environmental regulations.
• Provide expert advice to clients and project teams.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Report writing

Communication

Presentation

Facilitation

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in Transportation Planning / Urban Planning / Geography / Civil Engineering (transport specialization)

Professional registration (SACPLAN or ECSA)

Tools

Transportation modeling software

GIS tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading multidisciplinary consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Transportation Planner to join their team in Upington, Northern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop long-term and short-term transportation strategies and master plans.
• Conduct comprehensive traffic and transportation demand modeling and analysis.
• Perform feasibility studies for new transportation infrastructure projects, including roads, public transport, and freight logistics.
• Assess the impact of land use changes on transportation systems.
• Develop policy recommendations and guidelines for transportation planning and management.
• Engage with stakeholders, including municipal officials, government agencies, and community groups, to gather input and present findings.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with national transportation planning standards and environmental regulations.
• Provide expert advice on transportation planning issues to clients and project teams.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in transportation planning and engineering.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, or Civil Engineering with a transportation specialization.
• Professional registration with a relevant body (e.g., SACPLAN, ECSA) is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation planning and policy development.
• Proven experience in developing comprehensive transportation plans for urban and regional areas.
• Proficiency in transportation modeling software and GIS tools.
• Strong understanding of South African transportation policies, legislation, and planning frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation abilities.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior planners.
• Commitment to sustainable and inclusive transportation solutions.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. This role provides the unique opportunity to influence transportation development in the strategically important Northern Cape region, based in Upington. You will work within a professional and collaborative environment, with excellent prospects for career advancement. Be part of a team that is committed to making a tangible difference in regional connectivity and economic growth. This is a chance to lead significant planning initiatives and contribute to the sustainable development of the area.