DIRECTOR: SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 17 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: North West (Mmabatho) | closing date: 05 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Services
Salary
R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS).
Centre
North West (Mmabatho)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Town and Regional Planning / Urban and Regional Planning / Geographical Information Science (GISc) (NQF Level 7) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment.
- Registration with South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) as a Profession Planner or with South African Geomatics Council as a Professional Geomatics Professional: GISc.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle / senior managerial level in a Town and Regional Planning or GISc environment.
- Job related knowledge: An understanding of the Public Service environment, Thorough knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and related Treasury Regulations, Understanding of the South African economy with respect to industrial development, growth, equity and empowerment.
- Sound understanding of the interconnectedness of Government policies and strategies.
- Job related skills: Strong strategic planning and leadership, Analytical, innovative, problem-solving and interpersonal, Human resource management, Skilled negotiator and selfconfident decision maker, Good report writing, Excellent financial management, A high level of computer literacy, Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel both locally and internationally.
Duties
- Provide spatial planning, land use management and environmental services in liaison with the national office.
- Monitor compliance with the provisions of Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA).
- Enforce compliance with SPLUMA.
- Oversee Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Interventions to ensure compliance.
- Ensure compliance with the National Environmental Management Act.
- Provide spatial planning information services in liaison with the national office.
- Enable provincial integrated spatial information management systems.
- Provide Geographic Information Science (GISc) technical support to municipalities.
- Facilitate the utilisation of GISc technical tools to aid spatial planning.
- Provide support to the implementation of Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act 16 of 2013 (SPLUMA).
- Support municipalities in the utilisation of SPLUMA guidelines, toolsets, systems and procedures.
- Support municipalities in setting up functional Land Use Regulators.
- Provide technical support in the development of Provincial Legislation, Land Use Schemes and Spatial Development Frameworks and related Plans.
- Provide technical support to agriculture, rural development and land reform programmes.
- Provide Spatial Analysis services, Provide GISc and Mapping services.
- Provide GISc remote sensing and mobile application services.
- Provide development planning support.
- Provide Intergovernmental support and co-ordination.
- Coordinate Intergovernmental relations amongst relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate provincial Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Services.
- Coordinate ad hoc engagements as required.
- Support spatial integration of plans and programmes.
Enquiries
Ms A Matsila Tel No: (012) 312 8013
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: Coner James Moroka and Sekame Drive, West Gallery, Megacity, Mmabatho or by email to Post36@dlrrd.gov.za
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process, the selection committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency assessment, as per the Department of public Service and Administration (DPSA) directives. The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial competencies using standardised tools. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Notes
EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Directorate: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Services
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be
structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services
(SMS).
CENTRE : North West (Mmabatho)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12
Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Town and Regional Planning / Urban and Regional Planning / Geographical Information Science (GISc) (NQF Level
7) and a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Registration with South African Council for Planners
(SACPLAN) as a Profession Planner or with South African Geomatics Council as a Professional Geomatics Professional: GISc. Minimum of 5 years’
experience at a middle / senior managerial level in a Town and Regional
Planning or GISc environment. Job related knowledge: An understanding of the Public Service environment, Thorough knowledge of the Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA) and related Treasury Regulations, Understanding of the South African economy with respect to industrial development, growth,
equity and empowerment. Sound understanding of the interconnectedness of
Government policies and strategies. Job related skills: Strong strategic planning and leadership, Analytical, innovative, problem-solving and
interpersonal, Human resource management, Skilled negotiator and selfconfident decision maker, Good report writing, Excellent financial management, A high level of computer literacy, Ability to communicate
effectively at all levels. A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel both locally and internationally.
DUTIES : Provide spatial planning, land use management and environmental services in liaison with the national office. Monitor compliance with the provisions of
Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA). Enforce compliance with SPLUMA. Oversee Spatial Planning and Land Use
Management Interventions to ensure compliance. Ensure compliance with the
National Environmental Management Act. Provide spatial planning information services in liaison with the national office. Enable provincial integrated spatial
information management systems. Provide Geographic Information Science
(GISc) technical support to municipalities. Facilitate the utilisation of GISc technical tools to aid spatial planning. Provide support to the implementation
of Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act 16 of 2013 (SPLUMA).
Support municipalities in the utilisation of SPLUMA guidelines, toolsets, systems and procedures. Support municipalities in setting up functional Land
Use Regulators. Provide technical support in the development of Provincial
Legislation, Land Use Schemes and Spatial Development Frameworks and related Plans. Provide technical support to agriculture, rural development and
land reform programmes. Provide Spatial Analysis services, Provide GISc and
Mapping services. Provide GISc remote sensing and mobile application services. Provide development planning support. Provide Intergovernmental
support and co-ordination. Coordinate Intergovernmental relations amongst relevant stakeholders. Coordinate provincial Spatial Planning and Land Use
Management Services. Coordinate ad hoc engagements as required. Support spatial integration of plans and programmes.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Matsila Tel No: (012) 312 8013
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivered during office hours to: Coner James Moroka and Sekame Drive, West Gallery, Megacity, Mmabatho or by
email to Post36@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: Coloured and White Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
OTHER POSTS
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 17 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.