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Professional Town and Regional Planner Grade A-C (x8 posts)

Department of Human Settlements (KwaZulu-Natal)

Province:

KwaZulu-Natal

Salary:

R791 604

Closing Date: 

November 18, 2026

DPSA Vacancy Circular:

39 of 2026

259

Find the original in the DPSA circular:

Duties 

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

Key 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.

WHERE 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.
For attention: Mr. TW Khalishwayo

WHAT TO SEND
• The new Z83 form (2021 version), fully completed and signed
• A detailed, up-to-date CV
• Certified copies only if you are shortlisted

GOOD TO KNOW
• Quote the reference number: PTRP 10/2026; PTRP ETH 10/2026; PTRP UD 10/2026; PTRP HD 10/2026; PTRP UMZ 10/2026; PTRP ZD 10/2026; PTRP UMK 10/2026; PTRP UTH 10/2026
• Use a separate application for each post
• Shortlisted candidates do a practical and an integrity assessment
• Late applications are not accepted
• No response within three (3) months means you were unsuccessful

Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 259.

Enquiries 

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

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