CHIEF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER – GRADE A is a South African government vacancy at North West Department of Public Works and Roads. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Mahikeng Head Office | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
e-mail to: DPWRHORecruit5@nwpg.gov.za
Salary
R1 143 468 per annum, (OSD)
Requirements
- Qualifications and Experience National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor’s Degree in Urban/Town/City and Regional planning or equivalent qualification.
- Six (6) years post-qualification experience in the Town and Regional Planning.
- Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) as a Professional Town and Regional Planner.
- A valid driver’s license, willing to travel extensively.
- Knowledge: Knowledge of programme and project management.
- Extensive knowledge of Town &
- Regional legal and operational compliance, Town &
- Regional systems and principles and Town &
- Regional planning processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
- Knowledge of research and development in the Town and Regional Planning Field.
- Knowledge of computer-aided applications;
- Knowledge of creating a high-performance culture and technical consulting.
- Skills: Professional judgement and accountability.
- Strategic management and direction skills.
- Problem-solving and analysis.
- Decision-making.
- Team leadership and analytical skills.
- Creativity.
- Self-management.
- Customer focus and responsiveness skills.
- Delegation and development of others skills.
- Planning, organising and execution skills.
- Ability to manage conflict.
- Language proficiency skills.
- Knowledge management.
- Negotiation and change management skills.
- Land tenure and land use management system skills.
- Statistical and land information system analysis skills.
- Urban and rural economic development planning as well as management of staff and team skills.
- Good communication skills (verbal & written).
- Computer literacy in MS Office.
Duties
- Estimates the future needs for housing, business and industrial sites, community facilities and open spaces in order to meet the needs of expansion and renewal.
- Lead and direct the projections for future needs in traffic and transportation to inform appropriate town and regional planning.
- Lead and manage the application of town and regional planning principles in land development.
- Ensure adherence to legal issues and requirements involving community development and changes in housing and building codes.
- Compilation of spatial development frameworks (SDF) (as part of the IDP processes).
- Compile guidelines and evaluate land use management schemes (LUMS).
- Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the architectural environment/services.
- Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow.
- Allocate, monitor and control resources.
- Provide technical consulting services for the operation of architectural related matters to minimize possible architectural risks.
- Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans.
- Manage subordinates’ key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
Enquiries
Mr. S. Ntlatleng Tel No: (018) 388 1439
Notes
On the subject line of your E-mail, indicate the correct name of the post and the reference number also use the correct e-mail. All attachments for online submission must include the Z83 Form and Updated Curriculum Vitae Only be in PDF Format, also as One Document. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Compliance: Compliance: It is compulsory to fill all fields on the New Amended Z83 Form (81/971431) as prescribed with effect 01 January 2021, part of declaration must be signed, dated and initialed only on the first page. The Form is obtainable at any Public Service Departments and DPSA Website, www.dpsa.gov.za. Part A the applicant(s) must indicate the correct advertised Post name, Reference number and Centre. The Z83 Form must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae with full personal details, qualifications current and previous experience must be listed in date’s order, with relevant requirements of the post including three (3) names of contactable referees. Part B, C and D applicant must provide sufficient information relevant to the post applying for. Parts B, C and E fields for date of birth, work permit, business interest and preferred language, current study can be left blank if they don’t apply to you. Part E, F and G may not be fill if your CV already has the updated information. Applicant can skip experience section, but Part F is compulsory to be completed if you are seeking re-employment into the Public Service. Please note: It is a responsibility of a Person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) only when shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidate(s) for post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. NB: Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Certificate: No applicant shall be recommended for appointment without producing a Certificate of completion (Nyukela) as a mandatory requirement obtainable via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za, offered by the National School of Government. Failure to submit the requested information will result not being considered. Applications received after the closing date will, as a rule not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicant(s) previous background/reference checks will be verified through contactable referees. Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits, asset records, qualifications verification and vetting. Note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS Levels, shall undertake two (2) preentry assessments and one (1) will be a practical exercise including an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment, according to the mandated DPSA directive. The successful candidate will enter into an annual performance agreement. The candidate annually will be requested to disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment. Applicant requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. NB: Communication and Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not heard from us within six (6) months after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
SALARY : R1 143 468 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Mahikeng Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications and Experience National Senior Certificate plus Bachelor’s Degree in Urban/Town/City and Regional planning or equivalent qualification.
Six (6) years post-qualification experience in the Town and Regional Planning.
Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Planners
(SACPLAN) as a Professional Town and Regional Planner. A valid driver’s license, willing to travel extensively. Knowledge: Knowledge of programme and
project management. Extensive knowledge of Town & Regional legal and operational compliance, Town & Regional systems and principles and Town &
Regional planning processes and procedures. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies. Knowledge of research and development in the Town
and Regional Planning Field. Knowledge of computer-aided applications;
Knowledge of creating a high-performance culture and technical consulting.
Skills: Professional judgement and accountability. Strategic management and direction skills. Problem-solving and analysis. Decision-making. Team
leadership and analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management. Customer focus and responsiveness skills. Delegation and development of others skills.
Planning, organising and execution skills. Ability to manage conflict. Language proficiency skills. Knowledge management. Negotiation and change
management skills. Land tenure and land use management system skills.
Statistical and land information system analysis skills. Urban and rural economic development planning as well as management of staff and team
skills. Good communication skills (verbal & written). Computer literacy in MS
Office.
DUTIES : Estimates the future needs for housing, business and industrial sites, community facilities and open spaces in order to meet the needs of expansion
and renewal. Lead and direct the projections for future needs in traffic and transportation to inform appropriate town and regional planning. Lead and
manage the application of town and regional planning principles in land development. Ensure adherence to legal issues and requirements involving
community development and changes in housing and building codes.
Compilation of spatial development frameworks (SDF) (as part of the IDP processes). Compile guidelines and evaluate land use management schemes
(LUMS). Ensure the availability and management of funds to meet the MTEF objectives within the architectural environment/services. Allocate, monitor,
control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow. Allocate, monitor and control resources. Provide technical consulting services for the
operation of architectural related matters to minimize possible architectural risks. Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term
assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans. Manage subordinates’ key performance areas
by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. S. Ntlatleng Tel No: (018) 388 1439
APPLICATIONS : e-mail to: DPWRHORecruit5@nwpg.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.



