Jobs · KwaZulu-Natal · Human Settlements
Professional Town and Regional Planner Grade A-C
3-year contract)
Closes Wednesday 18 November 2026
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A 3-year contract for Professional Town and Regional Planners (Grade A-C) in eight KwaZulu-Natal districts. Suits registered planners with a planning degree and three years of planning experience.
- Eight posts are advertised across KwaZulu-Natal districts, each with its own reference number. The salary is R791 604 to R1 189 767 per year (OSD).
- You must have a degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning, or a relevant qualification.
- You need three years of town and regional planning experience after qualifying, and a valid driver's licence.
- You must register with SACPLAN as a Professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment.
- Main duties include applying town and regional planning principles in land development, office administration and budget planning, human capital development, and research.
- Submit a separate application form for each district you apply for. The closing date is not stated in this advert.
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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.
How to apply
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
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Enquiries
Mr. LG Biyela Tel No: (031) 336 5403
Notes from the department
NB: Applicants are requested to submit separate application forms for each district they are applying for.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 259 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/328: PROFESSIONAL TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER GRADE A-C (X8 POSTS) (3-year contract) SALARY: R791 604 – R1 189 767 per annum, (OSD) CENTRE: eThekwini District – South Ref No: PTRP 10/2026 (X1 Post) eThekwini District – West Ref No: PTRP ETH 10/2026 (X1 Post) uGu District Ref No: PTRP UD 10/2026 (X1 Post) Harry Gwala District Ref No: PTRP HD 10/2026 (X1 Post) uMzinyathi District Ref No: PTRP UMZ 10/2026 (X1 Post) Zululand District Ref No: PTRP ZD 10/2026 (X1 Post) uMkhanyakude District Ref No: PTRP UMK 10/2026 (X1 Post) uThukela District Ref No: PTRP UTH 10/2026 (X1 Post) 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. 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.