This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
CHIEF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER GRADE A: SPECIAL PLANNING
Department of Cooperative Governance
- Reference number
- COGTA 02/06/2026
- Salary
- R1 143 468. – R1 300 944 per annum (OSD)
- Centre
- Bhisho
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
National Senior Certificate plus an undergraduate qualification in Town and Regional Planning/Urban and Regional Planning/Spatial planning (NQF leve7) as recognised by SAQA. 6 years’ post-qualification experience in Town and Regional Planning. Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment. Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint (MSOffice). Driver’s License. Three year’s middle management experience in Spatial Planning & Land Use Management. Competencies: Knowledge of programme and project management; Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies; Knowledge of research and development. Knowledge of creating a high-performance culture and technical consulting; Professional judgement and accountability; Strategic management and direction skills; Problem-solving and analysis, decision-making, team leadership and analytical skills; Creativity, self-management, customer focus and responsiveness skills; Delegation and development of other skills, Planning, organizing and execution skills; Ability to manage conflict; Language proficiency skills; Knowledge management, negotiation, and change management skills; Knowledge of urban and rural economic development planning.
Duties
Monitor and support municipalities to ensure effective Spatial planning in line with Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act 16 of 2013 (SPLUMA) and other relevant land related legislations. Strategic spatial planning at provincial level (inclusive of co-ordination of planning activities between the 3 spheres of government and other stakeholders). Manage allocated resources to ensure that they align and realize the Directorates objectives and Departmental goals. Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management in line with financial management prescripts, PFMA. Support the Directorate to identify, analyse and resolve risks.
Enquiries
Ms. N. Gemby at 072 657 6518) e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: recruitment@eccogta.gov.za
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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