This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

TOWN PLANNER: IMMOVABLE ASSET MANAGEMENT

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: DPWI 14/07/2026
Salary: R791 604 per annum, (OSD)
Centre: Aliwal North
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Urban / Town and Regional Planning or relevant qualification with three (3) years’ post qualification professional experience required. Valid driver’s license. Compulsory Registration with SACPLAN. Knowledge and Skills: Decision making. Team leadership, Creativity, Self-management, financial management, Customer focus and responsiveness, Communication skills, Computer literacy, Delegation and development of others, Planning, organizing and execution, Ability to manage conflict, Problem solving and analysis, Insight, People management and Change management. Competencies: Project and Programme Management. T&R Principles and Methodologies. Research and Development. Computer-aided applications. T&R knowledge of legal compliance. Creating high performance culture. Technical consulting. Professional judgement.

Duties

Ensure the application of Town and Regional Principles in land development. Facilitate and provide technical assistance to professional teams on all aspects regarding town and regional planning projects. Ensure adherence to legal requirements. Coordinate, evaluate and monitor the implementation of development in compliance with applicable legislation and town and regional planning standards and guidelines. Human Capital Development. Mentor, train and develop candidate town and regional planners. Supervise town and regional planning work processes. Office administration and Budget planning. Monitor and control budget. Report on delivery expenditure and service. Research and development. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on town and regional planning related matters. Research Literature studies on town and regional technology to improve expertise.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitment- bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon- Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries

Mr. M. Mavotsho at 083 753 9381/Mr. M. Tshwaku at 083 753 9381 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

Note

Preference will be given to Youth, White Male.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.