Assistant Urban Planner (Cape Town CBD) at V&A Waterfront

Job Objectives:

Assist with Compiling Information for Development Applications

• Support the preparation and submission of development applications by gathering, organizing, and verifying relevant data and documents.
• Accurate and comprehensive data collected for each development application.
• Well-organized documentation packages prepared in accordance with submission guidelines.
• Timely delivery of all required information to senior planners or project managers.

Provide Administrative Support for Development Applications

• Ensure that all administrative tasks related to development applications are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Application files are maintained and updated regularly.
• All necessary forms and documentation are completed and filed on time.
• Efficient tracking of application progress and deadlines.

Assist with the Production of Maps, Plans, and Graphics

• Create visual materials to support planning reports, presentations, and communication with project teams and consultants.
• Professionally produced maps, plans, and graphics integrated into planning reports and presentations.
• Visual materials that clearly convey planning concepts and proposals to stakeholders.

Assist with Report Production

• Contribute to the creation of planning reports by supporting the compilation, writing, and formatting processes.
• Draft sections of planning reports produced in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
• Reports are well-organized and adhere to established formats and guidelines.
• Timely submission of draft reports to senior planners for review.

Assist with Preparation of Presentations

• Support the development of presentations for internal and external stakeholders by assisting with content creation and design.
• Presentation slides that effectively communicate planning information and proposals.
• Accurate incorporation of data, maps, and graphics into presentations.
• Timely preparation of presentation materials for meetings and stakeholder engagements.

Conduct Research to Support Planning Activities

• Undertake research tasks to gather relevant information that supports planning decisions and strategies.
• Assist in research and review of local and provincial planning legislation, policies, development plans and frameworks
• Assist with monitoring and review of planning and development issues impacting on V&A;
• Assist in drafting reports and position statements on planning issues, policies, and City spatial plans
• Assist with monitoring and reviewing planning applications in the City of Cape Town relevant to development of the Waterfront
• Assist with monitoring and reporting on socio-economic issues and the legislative framework affecting development projects

Requirements

Qualification(s)

The following educational requirements are relevant to this job:

• Postgraduate Urban and Regional Planning Degree
• SA Council of Planners (SACPLAN) – accredited qualification at an NQF Level 7
• Eligible for registration with SACPLAN as a Candidate Planner

The following knowledge requirements are relevant to this job:

• Town Planning Legislation and Procedures
• ‘Package of Plans’ planning approval system  
• Environmental and Heritage Legislation
• Local and Provincial Government Development Policies and Frameworks
• Urban development and planning principles and issues, and implementation thereof
• Reading and interpreting plans and drawings related to own and related professions
• Working knowledge of graphic and map work