Senior Urban Planner: Shape Tembisa's Future
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Job summary
Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Lead Urban Planner to spearhead strategic development in Tembisa. You will shape urban policy, guide planning initiatives, and manage stakeholder engagement to improve livability and sustainable growth.
The role requires a Master’s in Urban Planning or related field, 10+ years in municipal/regional planning, and strong GIS skills with proven leadership. You will mentor staff and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with government and developers.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in urban planning or related field with strong technical grounding.
- Minimum 10 years in urban planning, municipal/regional focus preferred.
- Proven ability to translate planning objectives into actionable strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement long-term urban development plans for Tembisa.
- Lead zoning, land use, and transportation planning projects.
- Analyze demographic trends, economic development, and environmental impacts.
- Engage government agencies, communities, and developers to gain approvals.
- Prepare planning reports, policy recommendations, and proposals.
- Ensure compliance with national and local planning regulations.
- Mentor junior planning staff and promote best practices.
- Oversee development application reviews to align with frameworks.
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Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Lead Urban Planner to spearhead strategic development in Tembisa. You will shape urban policy, guide planning initiatives, and manage stakeholder engagement to improve livability and sustainable growth.
The role requires a Master’s in Urban Planning or related field, 10+ years in municipal/regional planning, and strong GIS skills with proven leadership. You will mentor staff and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with government and developers.
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