Senior Town Planner at Maphumulo Local Municipality

Salary: R 572 376. 60 - R743 002. 92 Per annum

Basic qualifications and experience

• Three-year National Diploma/ Degree in Town and Regional Planning from a recognized academic institution.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Town and Regional Planning, preferably in Local Government. Registration with South African Council for Town and Regional Planners as a Professional Planner. Computer literacy. Valid Code 08 driver's licence. Ability to communicate in both English and lsiZulu.

Knowledge Skills and Competencies

• Understanding of a developmental local government. Knowledge of local government systems and processes. Good interpersonal skills. Excellent research skills, Ability to work under pressure. Understanding and be able to interact with community members of various rankings.

Key Performance Areas

• Responsible for compilation of legally compliant Land Use Management Schemes as per the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) Act No. 16 of 2013.
• Assess statutory and development land use applications in line with SPLUMA requirements.
• Liaise directly with Tribal Authorities (Amakhosi, iziNduna) on development applications and land use management practices.
• Support and guide the development of housing sector plans of municipal IDPs. Undertake site inspections to ensure compliance with developments.
• Oversee legal and procedural aspect of schemes, including zoning, use rights, and built form regulations.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of planning and development trends, policies and legislation at the local, provincial and national level. Provide development planning technical service to the community.
• Draft and present reports related to appeals lodged against land use decisions for consideration and resolution. Prepare technical reports, statistical summaries, and performance metrics for senior management and Council.

CLOSING DATE: 11 August 2025