Professional Town and Regional Planner Grade A-C
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About the role
The Department of Human Settlements (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring 8 Professional Town and Regional Planner Grade A-C posts. This is a contract post, paying R791,604 to R1,189,767 a year. (3-year contract) How to apply: Applications must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison Passage, 353-363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs For attention: Mr. TW Khalishwayo Reference numbers to quote: PTRP 10/2026, PTRP ETH 10/2026, PTRP UD 10/2026, PTRP HD 10/2026, PTRP UMZ 10/2026, PTRP ZD 10/2026, PTRP UMK 10/2026, PTRP UTH 10/2026 Closing date: 18 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: NB: Applicants are requested to submit separate application forms for each district they are applying for.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the application of town and regional planning principles in land development, Office administration and budget planning, Human capital development, research and development.
Requirements
- A degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or relevant qualification.
- Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment.
- 3 years post qualification Town and Regional Planning experience.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge.
- Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of Programme and Project management
- Urban/Town and Regional Planning principles and methodologies
- Knowledge of Research and Development
- Knowledge of computer-aided applications
- Urban/Town and Regional Planning knowledge of legal compliance
- Creating high Performance culture
- Technical consulting
- Professional judgement Knowledge of legal compliance
- Knowledge of technical report writing
- Networking
- Decision making skills
- Team work
- Analytical skills
- Creativity
- Self-management
- Problem solving and analysis skills
- Customer focus and responsiveness
- Communication literacy
- Computer skills
- Planning
- Organizing and execution skills
- Language proficiency
- Listening skills