
Professional Town And Regional Planner Grade A-c (X8 POSTS) (3-year contract)
Salary or stipendR791 604 – R1 189 767 per annum, (OSD)
The Department of Human Settlements is looking for a Professional Town And Regional Planner Grade A-c (X8 POSTS) (3-year contract). This is a contract role based in KwaZulu-Natal.
Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/328, page 259
- Reference number
- PTRP 10/2026 (X1 Post) eThekwini District – West
- Appointment
- Contract
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
- Number of posts
- 8
- Centre
- eThekwini District – South
What you will need
- Applicants must be in possession of a degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or relevant qualification.
- Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge,
Experience
Three years post qualification Town and Regional Planning experience.
Professional registration
Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment.
Driver's licence
A valid driver’s licence.
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, organising and execution skills
- Language proficiency
- Listening skills.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure the application of town and regional planning principles in land development
- Office administration and budget planning
- Human capital development
- research and development.
Additional details
- Grade: Provincial
How to apply
- Enquiries: Mr. LG Biyela
- Telephone: (031) 336 5403
Please note
- NB: Applicants are requested to submit separate application forms for each district they are applying for.

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