Main Job Function Our client is seeking a registered Professional Town Planner to join their multidisciplinary built environment consultancy. This role is suited to a practitioner who is not only technically competent, but capable of independently managing planning processes, engaging stakeholders, and driving development approvals within complex regulatory environments. The successful candidate will play a central role in the preparation, management, and delivery of planning applications and spatial planning initiatives, with exposure to housing and land development programs. Minimum Requirements Registered as a Professional Planner (Pr. Plan) with South African Council for Planners for a minimum of 2 years Minimum 5 years’ experience in town and regional planning Relevant degree in Town Planning or equivalent (BTRP / BSc / B Plan or higher) Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for site visits and stakeholder engagements. Core Experience Required The candidate must demonstrate practical experience in: Preparation and management of development applications (rezoning, consent use, subdivision, consolidation) Lodgment and processing of municipal planning applications Drafting and contributing to: Spatial Development Frameworks (SDFs) Precinct Plans Local Area Plans Understanding and working within Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) Experience in housing developments , informal settlement upgrading, and/or title deed programs will be highly advantageous Familiarity with provincial and municipal planning legislation and processes. Key Responsibilities Manage and prepare a range of statutory planning applications from inception to approval Engage with municipal officials, project stakeholders, and professional teams Provide strategic planning input into development feasibility and project structuring Compile high-quality planning reports and supporting documentation Monitor regulatory processes and proactively address delays or objections Contribute to spatial planning initiatives and policy-aligned development proposals Support multidisciplinary coordination across engineering, environmental, and architectural inputs. #J-18808-Ljbffr