Assistant Town Planner Ref: HDA ATPNW002 at Housing Development Agency (HDA)

Key Performance Areas:

Land and Property Identification:

• Implement a set of criteria for appropriate land identification.
• Collect a variety of statistical data and prepare reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use.
• Collate and compile land record information in support of land identification for human settlement developments.
• Identify appropriate land and properties for the HDA.
• Research opportunities related to land.
• Identify suitable land for HDA to acquire.
• Assess land in line with the HDA criteria and strategy.
• Engage with stakeholders around pre-identified land.
• Research viability of the land
• Assess the land in line with the HDA criteria and strategy.

Land Suitability Assessment:

• Assess land potential in terms of the approved pre-acquisition feasibility model in relation to:
• Geotechnical assessments
• Land use assessments.
• Environmental impact assessments
• Financial feasibility assessments including valuations.
• Integrated development and social infrastructure assessments
• Development potential and assessments
• Infrastructure capability and capacity assessment
• Any other relevant assessments
• Draft layout plans to support land release requests from government departments.
• Develops planning studies and reports in support of HDA land acquisition programme.
• Conducts field evaluations and assessment.

Development Planning:

• Provide support and information for submission of development applications.
• Manage the land use management processes for the HDA.
• Evaluates or assists in the evaluation of rezoning, statutory applications, site plans, and other town planning related plans and policies. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant diploma or degree in Town Planning is required.
• 3 years’ experience in the built environment is required.
• Knowledge of GIS and AutoCAD or related spatial information systems will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of deeds information.
• Knowledge of human settlements development will be an added advantage