DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Human Settlements

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.

eThekwini District – SouthApplications close 13 November 2026

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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