Town Planning & Environmental Specialist

Job in Cape Town, 7100, South Africa

Listing for: MH-Solutions

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-28

Job specializations:

Government
Environmental/ Urban Planning
Engineering
Environmental/ Urban Planning, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering

Position: Job Title:TOWN PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
Western Cape, Cape TownTOWN PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
CAPE TOWN
The main purpose of the role:
The Town Planning Specialist will be responsible for leading and managing all town planning, land-use, zoning, and statutory approval processes across the organisation’s development portfolio.

Responsibilities:

Town Planning & Statutory Approvals (Core Focus)

Land Acquisition Support

Environmental & Regulatory Interface

Stakeholder & Authority Engagement

Internal Advisory & Project Support

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Town and Regional Planning, Urban Planning, or equivalent.

Professional registration with SACPLAN (or eligibility to register) is essential.

Additional exposure to environmental legislation or land economics is advantageous.

5–10+ years’ experience in town planning (private sector, consultancy, or in-house).

Proven experience managing:

Rezoning and land-use applications

Municipal and provincial planning approvals

Experience supporting land acquisition and development projects.

Exposure to environmental authorisations and integrated permitting processes.

Experience in infrastructure, energy, or large-scale development projects is advantageous.

For more information please contact:

Kristen Davis

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