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 particular exposure to housing and land development programmes.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 / BPlan or higher) Valid drivers 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) Lodgement 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 programmes 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. Key Competencies Someone who understands how decisions actually get made in municipalities not just what the policy says A planner who can own a project, not wait for instructions Strong written and verbal communicator clear, structured, persuasive Commercial awareness understands that planning is not academic, its about unlocking viable development Comfortable operating in grey areas and imperfect systems, while maintaining professional integrity Able to balance technical rigour with practical delivery.