REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelors’ Degree in Town /
Urban and Regional Planning or relevant qualification. Minimum of 3 years post qualification in
Town and Reginal Planning experience. Compulsory Registration with South African Council for
Planners (SACPLAN) as Professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment. Job related
knowledge: Programme and project management. Town and regional legal and operational
compliance. Town and reginal principles and methodologies. Town and reginal planning
processes and procedures. Research and development. Computer-aided applications. Town and
regional knowledge of legal compliance. Creating high performance culture. Technical consulting.
Job related skills: Strategic management and direction. Analytical skills. Creativity. Selfmanagement. Communication skills (verbal and written). Language proficiency. Computer
literacy. Change Management. Negotiation skills. Knowledge management. A valid driver’s
license.
DUTIES : Ensure the application of town and regional planning principles in land development. 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. Facilitate site clearance in terms of Project
Execution Plans and manage site clearance standards as agreed with Projects Managers. Plan
and design to ensure sustainable human settlement. Compile Spatial Development Frameworks
(SDF) (as part of the Integrated Development Plan processes). Compile guidelines and evaluated
Land Use Management Schemes (LUMS). Provide Spatial planning and land use management
services in liaison with National Offices. Provide support to the implementation of tools, systems,
guidelines, policies, programmes and legislations for Spatial Planning and Land Use
Management at a provincial level. Provide development planning support to departmental
programme and Rural Development at the provincial level. Render planning support and advice
to the departmental programmes. Provide support to the development of spatial plans at
Provincial and Municipal level. Conduct research and development. Continuous professional
development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research literature/studies on
town and regional planning technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils
on town and regional planning-related matters.
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Schoeman Tel No: (051) 410 5800
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X20803, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand
delivered during office hours to: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein, 9300 or by email to
P001@dalrrd.gov.za
NOTE : African, Coloured and Indian Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply
