Senior Urban Planner: Lead Transformative Gauteng Projects

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, invites a seasoned Senior Urban Planner to lead impactful planning projects shaping future communities.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, conduct complex analyses, and ensure compliance with SPLUMA and local planning frameworks. The role offers a competitive package and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative planning environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 10+ years of progressive urban planning experience.
• Deep knowledge of South African planning law (e.g., SPLUMA).
• Experience in project management, stakeholder engagement and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic urban planning projects and policies.
• Conduct site analyses, feasibility studies, and impact assessments.
• Prepare planning reports, master plans, and design guidelines.
• Engage with government officials, communities and developers.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Design, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, invites a seasoned Senior Urban Planner to lead impactful planning projects shaping future communities.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, conduct complex analyses, and ensure compliance with SPLUMA and local planning frameworks. The role offers a competitive package and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative planning environment.