4 Transportation Planning jobs in South Africa

The Department of EconomicDevelopment and Tourism, WesternCape Government is seeking adynamic and innovative seniormanager to promote and support catalytic opportunities, logistics and economic development infrastructure projects.

• A NQF 7 qualification in Economics or Built Environment or Development Studies, as recognised by SAQA;

• 5-8 years senior management experience

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• Strategically & programmatically drive, develop, implement, maintain and monitor key catatlytic infrastructure interventions & its sub-projects in order to positively transform the economy's competitiveness & improve job creation;

• Strategic management of the programme;

• People and financial management of the programme resources

• Strategic Capability and Leadership
• Project and Programme Management
• Change Management
• People Management and Empowerment
• Financial Management

All-inclusive salary package of R per annum (Salary level 14). Please note that the remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer's contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.

1) Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

2) All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 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. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at

3) All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools.

4) The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link:

5) Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

The Senior Urban Planning Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Urban Planning Director in managing statutory town planning, heritage, and environmental processes essential to realizing the company's development vision. This role involves evaluating development proposals to ensure alignment with the company’s principles and policies. The Senior Urban Planning Manager is responsible for directing and managing these processes, with careful consideration of the V&A Waterfront’s unique zoning rights, relevant planning legislation, and both local and provincial policy documents.Key responsibilities include ongoing liaison with authorities and consultants, as well as the management of multi-disciplinary professional teams throughout the life cycle of development projects. Together with the Urban Planning Director, the Senior Urban Planning Manager is also tasked with establishing and maintaining robust systems for managing the company’s planning information and documentation, essential for both internal and external assessments. Monitoring and addressing planning and development issues that could impact the V&A Waterfront is a critical aspect of this role.Proficiency with municipal zoning regulations is essential for success in this position.

Job Objectives:

Manage Development Planning

• Assess the company’s strategic and spatial planning objectives in collaboration with the Urban Planning Director

• Collectively and collaboratively implement development vision for the Waterfront

• Analyze and review planning and related matters regarding proposed, current and past projects

• Establish, prepare and manage planning, heritage and environmental development controls and applications

• Align implementation of development plans with development controls and approval processes

• Direct, coordinate and manage statutory approval processes, and liaise with local and provincial authorities

• Manage and coordinate development objectives between company’s business units

Project Management

• Coordinate, manage and review planning inputs and workflows for development approval processes

• Collectively coordinate and manage internal resources and consultants, including budgets

• Collectively manage planning approval processes with regard to active Development department projects

• Collectively manage and maintain system of planning records, plans, reports, approvals and documents

• Collectively manage communication of planning and related information with internal and external parties, and authorities

Monitoring Planning and Development

• Monitor on-gong V&A planning requirements and obligations with regard to V&A development rights, e.g., Heritage Conservation Management Plan, Bulk Register

• Monitor and review general development and spatial planning issues impacting on the V&A

• Prepare and submit reports on a) planning applications affecting the V&A and b) development issues, policies and spatial plans

• Monitor and review local and provincial planning legislation, policies, development plans and frameworks and potential impacts on V&A projects 

Technical Resources & Support

• Manage, review and coordinate reports and documentation for planning and related applications

• Brief consultants, planners and technicians for reports and applications

• Assess and report on developments, projects and feasibility studies

• Assist with approval of building plans

• Review plans and maps for planning reports and applications

• Conduct site visits and inspections

Educational Requirements: 

• Postgraduate Urban and Regional Planning Degree (NQF level 9)

• Certificate Course/s in Built Environment field

• Registration with South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) as a Professional Planner 

Knowledge Requirements:

• Town Planning, Environmental and Heritage Legislation and Procedures

• ‘Package of Plans’ planning approval system 

• City of Cape Town Development Management Scheme (DMS)

• National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act

• Development project requirements & skill sets of built environment professionals

• Local and Provincial Government Development Policies and Frameworks

• Urban development and planning principles and issues, and implementation thereof

• Reading and interpreting plans and drawings related to own and related professions

Skills Requirements:

• Management of multi-disciplinary teams

• Management of project requirements and resource planning

• Allocation and management of project budgets

• Good strategic thinking, planning and implementation abilities

• Advanced Written and Verbal Communication

• Advanced report writing ability

• Critical, Logical & Numerical Reasoning skills

• Detail-oriented and sound administrative skills

• Strong ability to work independently and in teams

• Proficient in MS Office

• Presentation Skills

Experience Requirements: 

• 10+ years’ experience, including strategic development planning.  Must have at least 5 Years experience working with a Municipal Zoning scheme

**This role is in alignment with Employment Equity targets.