Town and Regional Planner (Production Level): Spatial Planning, Ref No. EADP 02/2026 at Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs & Development Planning

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate B-Degree in Urban/Town/City and Regional Planning or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in town and regional planning or spatial planning and land use management or development planning; Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment (Persons not yet registered must provide proof that they submitted their application for registration); A valid code B (or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Provision of spatial planning advisory and support services to municipal planning, including support to Municipal Spatial Development Frameworks, Capital Expenditure Frameworks, and alignment with sector plans. Provision of spatial planning advisory and support services to provincial and regional planning, including contribution to regional planning frameworks, sector planning alignment and WCSDF-related processes. Support to the Chief Directorate in executing its functional mandate, including participation in transversal structures, intergovernmental forums, and planning, budgeting and oversight processes. Innovation and leadership initiatives, including contribution to the development of practice notes, guidelines, support tools, and project-based spatial planning initiatives.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Spatial planning and/or land use management legal and/or operational compliance; Spatial planning and/or land use management systems, principles, processes and best practices; Proficiency in GIS recommended; Proficiency in computer-aided applications related to spatial planning recommended; Proficiency in project management; Ability to: Problem solve; Make decisions; Be creative; Self-manage; Be citizen centric; Customer focused and responsive; Ability to plan, organise and execute; Skills needed: communication skills (including listening skills; Computer literacy; Writing skills; Presentation skills; Willingness to accept responsibility; Experience in the development of Municipal, Regional and Provincial Spatial Development Frameworks, as well as Capital Expenditure Frameworks; Ability to undertake research and development; Strong analytical and systems thinking capability.