Senior Professional Officer - Town Planning

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for your next opportunity in Cape Town?

Our client is seeking 11 Senior Professional Officers (Town Planning) to join their team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced planning professionals to apply their expertise within a dynamic local government environment and contribute to the effective management of land-use applications across Cape Town.

• Processing land-use applications across the eight district offices
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• Undertaking planning-related projects and tasks as assigned.
• Ensuring that all legislated time frames, procedures and protocols are met and adhered to.
• Performing the necessary administrative functions associated with land-use planning applications.

• A relevant degree in Town and Regional Planning
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• At least 5 years' relevant postgraduate experience at an appropriate level.
• A minimum of 2 years' related supervisory experience
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• Technical or professional registration with SACPLAN
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• Sound working knowledge of planning and local government legislation
  , as well as NEMA regulations
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• Experience working with Development Application Management Systems (DAMS).
• Strong analytical, organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to manage applications within prescribed legislative time frames.