Strategic Urban Planner — Regional Development Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Pension fund

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Urban Planner to lead the development and implementation of strategic spatial plans and development frameworks for the region. You will manage stakeholders, analyze trends, and ensure proposals comply with SPLUMA and environmental regulations.

The role requires extensive experience, SACPLAN registration, and proficiency in GIS, with leadership responsibilities and capacity building within the planning team.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field.
• Professional registration with the South African Council of Planners (SACPLAN) as a Professional Planner.
• A minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in urban and regional planning, preferably within a government or development agency context.
• Proven experience in developing and managing complex spatial planning projects.
• In-depth knowledge of South African planning legislation (e.g., SPLUMA) and environmental regulations.
• Excellent analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in GIS software and other relevant planning tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor junior professionals.

Aufgaben

• Develop, review, and implement strategic spatial plans and development frameworks for the region.
• Conduct research and analysis on urban trends, population growth, and infrastructure needs.
• Lead stakeholder engagement processes, including public participation forums and consultations.
• Assess development proposals for compliance with planning legislation, policies, and spatial plans.
• Prepare planning reports, policy recommendations, and presentations for various authorities and stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on land use management, zoning, and development control matters.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, and environmental specialists.
• Mentor junior planning staff and contribute to capacity building within the planning department.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project leadership

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning

Tools

GIS

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Urban Planner to lead the development and implementation of strategic spatial plans and development frameworks for the region. You will manage stakeholders, analyze trends, and ensure proposals comply with SPLUMA and environmental regulations.

The role requires extensive experience, SACPLAN registration, and proficiency in GIS, with leadership responsibilities and capacity building within the planning team.