Midrand: Town Planner posted by Flair TM

Key Responsibilities

1. Land Use and Development Applications

• Liaise with municipalities, provincial departments, and other stakeholders during application processes.
• Receive, evaluate, and process land development applications, including rezonings, consent uses, subdivisions, consolidations, and removal of restrictive conditions.
• Prepare and submit township, rezoning, subdivision, and consent use applications in line with SPLUMA and local municipal by-laws.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, Construction, Projects, Environmental, Legal) for compliance and technical input.
• Conduct site assessments and compile motivation reports, layout plans, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare technical reports with the professional team for consideration by municipal officials.

2. Feasibility and Due Diligence

• Conduct site assessments and desktop investigations to determine planning feasibility and development constraints.
• Evaluate zoning schemes, Spatial Development Frameworks (SDFs), and local plans affecting proposed developments.
• Provide town planning input to project feasibility studies and identify potential planning risks.

3. Public Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement

• Attend public participation processes for development applications.
• Provide guidance and technical advice to developers and consultants on planning procedures.
• Respond to written and verbal planning-related enquiries.

4. Project Management and Reporting

• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs from engineers, architects, surveyors, and environmental consultants.
• Manage timelines and deliverables for planning projects.
• Prepare detailed planning reports, maps, and presentations for management.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of applications, track approvals, and report progress and risks.
• Assist with project presentations and internal approval documentation.
• Draft correspondence, notices, and recommendations in line with organisational standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Town and Regional Planning (or equivalent).
• Registered or eligible for registration with SACPLAN as a Candidate or Professional Planner.
• 3–5 years’ experience in town planning or development management, preferably in municipal or consulting environments.
• Strong knowledge of SPLUMA, NEMA, and local municipal planning by-laws, with experience in Gauteng and Western Cape approvals.
• Experience in residential, commercial, mixed-use, retail, or warehousing developments.
• Exposure to environmental, traffic, or engineering approvals processes.
• Ability to interpret spatial and layout plans and advise on optimal land use outcomes.

Key Competencies

• In-depth understanding of land use legislation and municipal planning procedures.
• Excellent report writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple applications simultaneously with high attention to detail.
• Professional integrity and commitment to ethical planning practices.

? Location: Midrand, Gauteng