Assistant Town Planner (North West)
North West
Location
Fixed-Term-Contract
3 Years
HDAATP001
Reference
R453 300 - R566 616
Salary
Responsibilities
Land and Property Identification
- Implement a set of criteria for appropriate land identification
- Collect a variety of statistical data and prepare reports and maps on topics such as census information, land use
- Collate and compile land record information in support of land identification for human settlement developments
- Identify appropriate land and properties for the HDA
- Research opportunities related to land
- Identify suitable land for HDA to acquire
- Assess land in line with the HDA criteria and strategy
- Engage with stakeholders around pre-identified land
- Research viability of the land
- Assess the land in line with the HDA criteria and strategy
Land Suitability Assessment
- Assess land potential in terms of the approved pre-acquisition feasibility model in relation to:
- Geotechnical assessments
- Land use assessments
- Environmental impact assessments
- Financial feasibility assessments including valuations
- Integrated development and social infrastructure assessments
- Development potential and assessments
- Infrastructure capability and capacity assessment
- Any other relevant assessments
- Draft layout plans to support land release requests from government departments
- Develops planning studies and reports in support of HDA land acquisition programme
- Conducts field evaluations and assessment
Development Planning
- Provide support and information for submission of development applications
- Manage the land use management processes for the HDA
- Evaluates or assists in the evaluation of rezoning, statutory applications, site plans, and other town planning related plans and policies
Requirements
- A relevant diploma/degree in Town Planning is required
- 3 years experience in the built environment is required.
- Knowledge of GIS and AutoCAD or related spatial information systems will be an added advantage
- Sound knowledge and understanding of deeds information
- Knowledge of human settlements development be an added advantage
When submitting your application for a position, please adhere to the following:
- CVs received after the closing date will NOT be considered.
- The Job Title and Reference number for the relevant position must appear in the subject line of your application.
- The CV must be in PDF format.
- Copies of all qualifications must be provided.
- Copies of identity document must be provided.
- Two contactable references must be provided.
Kindly take note if you have not been contacted within twenty-one (21) working days of the closing date; please consider your application unsuccessful. Should you not comply with the above requirements your application will NOT be considered.
Conditions of service:
- The HDA is an equal opportunity employer
- Appointments will be made in accordance with the HDA Employment Equity policy and priority given to people living with disabilities and females
- South African citizens from ethnic groups listed as Africans, White, Indian and Coloured populations are all encouraged to apply for job opportunities in the HDA . The HDA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
We thank all applicants for their interest.
Communication will be conducted with short-listed applicants only.
The HDA operates in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 3 of 2013 (“POPI Act”), and by submitting your personal information to the HDA (by way of application and/or providing any other documentation as may be required during the recruitment process), you agree that the HDA may utilise and process your personal information in accordance with the POPI Act.
Closing Date
06/08/2026
Application Email
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV together with supporting documents, clearly indicating the position applied for, to:
HDARecruitRegBNW@thehda.co.za