TOWN PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

SUMMARY:
TOWN PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
CAPE TOWN

POSITION INFO:
The main purpose of the role:
The Town Planning Specialist will be responsible for leading and managing all town planning, land-use, zoning, and statutory approval processes across the organisation’s development portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Town Planning & Statutory Approvals (Core Focus)

• Land Acquisition Support

• Environmental & Regulatory Interface

• Stakeholder & Authority Engagement

• Internal Advisory & Project Support

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Town and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, or equivalent.

• Professional registration with SACPLAN (or eligibility to register) is essential.

• Additional exposure to environmental legislation or land economics is advantageous.

• 5–10+ years’ experience in town planning (private sector, consultancy, or in-house).

• Proven experience managing:

• Rezoning and land-use applications

• Municipal and provincial planning approvals

• Experience supporting land acquisition and development projects.

• Exposure to environmental authorisations and integrated permitting processes.

• Experience in infrastructure, energy, or large-scale development projects is advantageous.