Professional Town Planner (Pr. Plan) Full Time

A multidisciplinary built environment consultancy delivering integrated planning and development solutions across South Africa, is currently seeking a Professional Town Planner (Pr. Plan) to join their team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

This role is suited to a registered professional who is technically strong, commercially aware, and capable of independently managing planning processes in complex regulatory environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving development approvals, managing applications, and contributing to spatial planning initiatives—particularly within housing and land development programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare a wide range of statutory planning applications from inception through to approval (rezoning, consent use, subdivision, consolidation)
• Handle lodgement and processing of municipal planning applications
• Engage with municipal officials, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary 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, risks, or objections
• Contribute to Spatial Development Frameworks (SDFs), precinct plans, and local area plans
• Support coordination across engineering, environmental, and architectural disciplines
• Assist in policy-aligned development proposals and spatial planning initiatives

Requirements

• Registered as a Professional Planner (Pr. Plan) with SACPLAN for a minimum of 2 years
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in town and regional planning
• Relevant qualification (BTRP / BSc / BPlan or higher)
• Proven experience in development applications and municipal processes
• Working knowledge of SDFs, IDPs, precinct and local area planning
• Experience in housing developments, informal settlement upgrading, or title deed programmes (advantageous)
• Strong understanding of provincial and municipal planning legislation
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

Key Competencies:

• Strong understanding of real-world municipal decision-making processes
• Ability to independently manage and take ownership of projects
• Commercial awareness and practical approach to planning
• Ability to navigate complex or imperfect systems with professionalism
• Balance between technical accuracy and delivery-focused execution

Benefits

• Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today on LinkedIn, or contact Lisa Meyer at lisa.meyer@hireresolve.us
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: Engineers@hireresolve.za.com
•  We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.