Senior Urban Planner - Remote, Sustainable City Design

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive package

Professional growth

Remote-first culture

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Urban Planner for a fully remote position in South Africa. You will shape sustainable urban developments across Mossel Bay and beyond, leading master plans, land-use strategies, and policy guidance with a distributed team.

You will analyze demographics and environmental factors, prepare detailed reports, and guide stakeholders through public participation while ensuring compliance with SA planning laws.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Design or related field.
• 8+ years progressive experience in urban planning required; strong portfolio.
• Professional registration with a recognized planning body (e.g., SAPS).
• In-depth knowledge of SA planning legislation, policies and procedures.
• Expertise in GIS, CAD and visualization tools.
• Ability to lead complex projects and manage stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of urban and land use plans and master plans.
• Analyze demographic, economic, environmental factors impacting urban development.
• Prepare and present planning reports, policy recommendations, and development proposals.
• Engage with communities, government agencies, and stakeholders for public participation.
• Ensure compliance with planning laws and policies at all levels.
• Collaborate remotely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior planners and guide planning methodologies.
• Manage project timelines, budgets and resources.

Skills

Leadership

GIS

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning

Tools

CAD

GIS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Urban Planner for a fully remote position in South Africa. You will shape sustainable urban developments across Mossel Bay and beyond, leading master plans, land-use strategies, and policy guidance with a distributed team.

You will analyze demographics and environmental factors, prepare detailed reports, and guide stakeholders through public participation while ensuring compliance with SA planning laws.