TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): DEVELOPMENT PLANNING INTELLIGENCE MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government. | closing date: 06 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Grade C: R866 304 – R924 198 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Applications
Where to send your application.
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Salary
Grade A: R660 612- R701 148 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) Grade B: R761 157 – R816 852 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade C: R866 304 – R924 198 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Requirements
- An appropriate B-Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or relevant qualification;
- A minimum of 3 years post qualification town and regional planning experience;
- Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a Professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment;
- A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applied knowledge of methods and approaches in development planning intelligence management, innovation, technological advances (e.g. geospatial analysis and science and geodatabase workflows, development planning data analytics, AI development and application etc.);
- Project management and Research methods inclusive of primary research in the Town/City and Regional Planning and Development Planning;
- Knowledge of development planning, regional planning, spatial planning and land use management systems, principles, policies, and best practice;
- Knowledge of and application of transversal integrated and coordinated planning approaches and support at Municipal, National and other Western Cape Government organs of state with regard to development planning intelligence management services.
Duties
- Support to the Director: Development Planning Intelligence Management, Data Analytics &
- Research Services with the provision of Development Planning Intelligence Management and Research Services to all stakeholders in the Western Cape.
- Support to the Director: Development Planning Intelligence Management &
- Research with the provision of Land Use Planning &
- Data Governance Policy Co-ordination services.
- Support to the Director Development Planning Intelligence Management &
- Research with Project Management.
- Support to the Chief Directorate: Development Planning through the Director: Development Planning, Intelligence Management &
- Research with the provision of development facilitation services, development management services and spatial planning and land use management services as and when required.
- Support the director: development planning, intelligence management & research with strategic, operational and administrative tasks.
Enquiries
Ms H Jacobs Tel No: (021) 483 5167 and at 083 315 0137
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
RESEARCH REF NO: EADP 13/2026
SALARY : Grade A: R660 612- R701 148 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) Grade B: R761 157 – R816 852 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
Grade C: R866 304 – R924 198 per annum, (OSD as prescribed)
CENTRE : Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B-Degree in Urban/Town and Regional Planning or relevant qualification; A minimum of 3 years post qualification town and regional
planning experience; Compulsory registration with SACPLAN as a
Professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Applied
knowledge of methods and approaches in development planning intelligence management, innovation, technological advances (e.g. geospatial analysis and
science and geodatabase workflows, development planning data analytics, AI development and application etc.); Project management and Research
methods inclusive of primary research in the Town/City and Regional Planning and Development Planning; Knowledge of development planning, regional
planning, spatial planning and land use management systems, principles, policies, and best practice; Knowledge of and application of transversal
integrated and coordinated planning approaches and support at Municipal,
National and other Western Cape Government organs of state with regard to development planning intelligence management services.
DUTIES : Support to the Director: Development Planning Intelligence Management, Data Analytics & Research Services with the provision of Development Planning
Intelligence Management and Research Services to all stakeholders in the
Western Cape. Support to the Director: Development Planning Intelligence
Management & Research with the provision of Land Use Planning & Data
Governance Policy Co-ordination services. Support to the Director
Development Planning Intelligence Management & Research with Project
Management. Support to the Chief Directorate: Development Planning through the Director: Development Planning, Intelligence Management & Research
with the provision of development facilitation services, development management services and spatial planning and land use management
services as and when required. Support the director: development planning, intelligence management & research with strategic, operational and
administrative tasks.
ENQUIRIES : Ms H Jacobs Tel No: (021) 483 5167 and at 083 315 0137
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.