Assistant Town Planner
Msukaligwa Municipality · Mpumalanga
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- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent
- B. Tech/ Honors Degree in Town/Urban & Reginal Planning NQF Level 7 or equivalent qualification
- Registered or eligible to register with South African Council of Town & Regional Planners
- Computer literate – Office Applications.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 2–3 years' relevant experience.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Excellent report writing and technical drafting skills.
- Ability to interpret legislation, policies and planning frameworks.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Professionalism, integrity and sound judgement.
- Computer literacy, including GIS and Microsoft Office applications.
KNOWLEDGE
- Sound knowledge of Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013 Act No. 16 of 2013 SPLUMA.
- Sound knowledge of municipal land use planning processes and development application procedures.
- Knowledge of Integrated Development Planning IDP and Spatial Development Framework SDF processes.
- Knowledge of town and regional planning principles and practices.
- Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems GIS applications.
- Understanding of the Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Structures Act and other applicable local government legislation.
- Knowledge of research methodologies, planning policies and development control.
- Understanding of environmental and sustainable development principles.
DUTIES
- Assist with the implementation and review of the Municipal Spatial Development Framework SDF, Land Use Scheme and other spatial planning initiatives.
- Process and evaluate land use and development applications in accordance with SPLUMA, municipal by-laws, policies and other applicable legislation.
- Conduct site inspections and planning investigations to support decision-making on development applications.
- Prepare technical reports, recommendations and Council submissions relating to planning and land use matters.
- Assist with the preparation, implementation and monitoring of Integrated Development Plan IDP spatial planning components.
- Compile, maintain and update planning records, land use registers and GIS databases.
- Undertake planning research, data collection and spatial analysis to support planning projects and policy development.
- Provide planning advice and technical support to internal departments, developers, consultants and members of the public.
- Participate in public participation processes and stakeholder engagements relating to planning projects and development applications.
- Ensure compliance with applicable planning legislation, municipal policies and planning standards.
- Assist in the preparation of strategic planning documents, precinct plans and local area development plans.
- Perform any other planning-related duties as delegated by the Manager.