Senior Urban Planner — Mixed-Use Growth Leader (Hybrid)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Urban Planner to lead strategic planning initiatives from our Sandton, Gauteng office. The role focuses on navigating complex planning regulations, guiding mixed-use developments, and shaping sustainable urban growth for South Africa's major economic hub.

You will engage with municipal authorities, clients and stakeholders, prepare planning applications, mentor junior staff, and manage project timelines and budgets in a hybrid setting that

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning or Town and Regional Planning.
• 8+ years of experience in urban planning, with significant exposure to mixed-use developments.
• Professional registration with SACPLAN is essential.
• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
• Experience with planning legislation and public participation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and submission of town planning applications and rezoning schemes.
• Develop strategic urban planning frameworks and master plans for mixed-use developments.
• Engage with municipal authorities, government agencies, developers, and community stakeholders.
• Advise clients on planning legislation, policies, and development control guidelines.
• Mentor and guide junior planning staff, manage timelines and budgets, ensure project delivery.
• Represent clients in planning tribunals and public participation processes.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Urban Planning or Town and Regional Planning

Tools

GIS

Planning software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Urban Planner to lead strategic planning initiatives from our Sandton, Gauteng office. The role focuses on navigating complex planning regulations, guiding mixed-use developments, and shaping sustainable urban growth for South Africa's major economic hub.

You will engage with municipal authorities, clients and stakeholders, prepare planning applications, mentor junior staff, and manage project timelines and budgets in a hybrid setting that