PROFESSIONAL TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER GRADE A-C

Department of Human Settlements

Reference number: PTRP
Salary: R791 604 – R1 189 767 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: uMkhanyakude District
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 18 November 2026
Circular: No 39 of 2026

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Requirements

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. Three years post qualification Town and Regional Planning experience. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, 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, organizing and execution skills; Language proficiency; Listening skills.

Duties

Ensure the application of town and regional planning principles in land development; Office administration and budget planning; Human capital development; research and development.

Where to send your application

Applications must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison Passage, 353-363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs FOR ATTENTION : Mr. TW Khalishwayo

Enquiries

Mr. LG Biyela Tel No: (031) 336 5403

Note

NB: Applicants are requested to submit separate application forms for each district they are applying for.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 30 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 October 2026.