Temporary Assistant Town Planner: Western Cape 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 statical 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 the HDA to acquire
• Assess land in line with the HDA criteria and strategy
• Engage with stakeholder’s around pre-identified land
• Research viability of the land
• Assess 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 assessments
• Any other relevant assessments
• Draft layout plans to support land release requests from government departments
• Develop planning studies and reports in support oof HDA land acquisition programme
• Conduct field evaluations and assessments.

Development Planning

• Provide support and information for submission of development application
• Manage the land use management process 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/degree in Town Planning is required.
• 1 – 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
• Experience in compilation of Spatial Plans (including and not limited to Upgrading Master Plans, PDA Development Plans)
• Knowledge of human settlements development be an added advantage.