Transport Planner - Urban Mobility

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Professional development

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Transport Planner to develop sustainable urban mobility, analyze traffic patterns, plan public transport networks, and design infrastructure for the city.

You will collaborate with urban planners, engineers, and officials, conduct studies, use GIS and transport modeling, and engage stakeholders to shape Bloemfontein's transport future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Transport Planning, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in transport planning or transportation engineering.
• Proficiency in transport modeling software (e.g., PTV Vissim, TransCAD) and GIS.
• Strong understanding of urban planning principles and sustainable transport modes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Experience in public consultation and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transportation studies, traffic analysis, and demand forecasting.
• Develop strategic plans for public transport, road networks, and non-motorized transport.
• Prepare feasibility studies and impact assessments for transportation projects.
• Collaborate with urban planners, engineers, and government officials on integrated development.
• Engage with community stakeholders to gather input and communicate project plans.
• Utilize transport modeling software and GIS for analysis and visualization.

Skills

Traffic analysis

Public transport planning

GIS

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Transport Planning or related

Tools

PTV Vissim

TransCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Transport Planner to join their dynamic team in Bloemfontein . This role focuses on developing sustainable and efficient transportation systems to enhance urban mobility and connectivity. You will be involved in analyzing traffic patterns, planning public transport networks, and designing infrastructure solutions that cater to the growing needs of the city. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating smarter, greener transportation solutions and possesses excellent analytical and communication skills to engage with stakeholders and shape the future of Bloemfontein 's transport landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct transportation studies, traffic analysis, and demand forecasting.
• Develop strategic plans for public transport, road networks, and non-motorized transport.
• Prepare feasibility studies and impact assessments for transportation projects.
• Collaborate with urban planners, engineers, and government officials on integrated development.
• Engage with community stakeholders to gather input and communicate project plans.
• Utilize transport modeling software and GIS for analysis and visualization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Transport Planning, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in transport planning or transportation engineering.
• Proficiency in transport modeling software (e.g., PTV Vissim, TransCAD) and GIS.
• Strong understanding of urban planning principles and sustainable transport modes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Experience in public consultation and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Work on key projects shaping the future of urban mobility in Bloemfontein .
• Supportive team environment focused on innovation and collaboration.