• Reference Number : refs/035255
• Directorate : Integrated Planning and Spatial Governance, and IDP Coordination
• Number of Posts : 3

• Package : R628 014.00 per annum OSD (all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Caiphus/ Andy, cell: 071 474 7078/51

Requirements :

• Matric plus NQF level 7/ B Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or relevant qualification coupled by three years post qualification Town and Regional Planning experience. Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment. Competencies: Programme and project management linked to town and regional planning at the three spheres of government. Town and regional planning legal and operational compliance in terms of provisions of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (Act 16 of 2013) and related and/ or parallel legislation and regulatory context linked to such. (e.g. Understanding of constitutional mandates linked to each sphere of government in relation to town and regional planning, respective spatial planning and land use management legislation linked to the respective mandates). and Town and regional planning systems, principles, processes, procedures and best practice approaches as applied at the three spheres of government and private sector. Research and development linked to town and regional planning analysis both for spatial planning and land use management. Computer-aided applications in town and regional planning (e.g. Geographic Information System application in spatial analysis, town planning schemes, etc.). Technical consulting, professional judgment and related professional accountability linked to professional registration; Knowledge and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the public sector, and urban policy will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s License.

Duties :

• Ensure the development and successful implementation of the Provincial Spatial Development Framework; Ensure support and monitoring of Municipal Spatial Development Framework development and implementation; Ensure due consideration of spatial planning and land use management as part of efforts to coordinate, integrate and align plans, programmes and projects within Gauteng City Region; Ensure support and monitoring of implementation of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013 (SPLUMA) by municipalities and provincial sector departments; Ensure support and monitoring of establishment and effective functioning of municipal Land-use management structures; Ensure provision of land-use management expertise and advise across municipal and provincial departments; Facilitate and provide technical assistance to professional teams on all aspects, regarding town and regional planning projects; Ensure adherence to legal requirements, co-ordinate, evaluate and monitor the implementation of development in compliance with applicable legislation and town and regional planning standards and guidelines; Ensure the compilation and adoption of technical and planning standards, norms and guidelines; Formulate, interpret and implement planning legislation, guidelines, policies and regulations; Mentor, train and develop candidate town and regional planners and town and regional planners to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound town and regional planning principles and code of practice; supervise town and regional planning work and processes, performance management and development; Prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for procurement SCM and personnel human resource administration, monitor and control expenditure, report on expenditure and service delivery; Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures, research/literature studies on town and regional planning technology to improve expertise and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on town and regional planning-related matters.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities. Applications should be submitted strictly online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx or http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/Public/Jobs.aspx and it should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 23-02-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.