Chief Town and Regional Planner
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
Vacancy overview
About this opportunity
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is recruiting for Chief Town and Regional Planner in Free State (Bloemfontein), Free State. The advertised salary is R1 143 468 - R2 108 922 per annum, (The salary will be determined in accordance with the OSD). Applications close on 5 October 2026. Review the requirements and application instructions below, then confirm every detail against the official source before submitting.
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Requirements
- Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor's Degree in Town and Regional Planning / Urban and Regional Planning.
- Compulsory registration with South African Council for Planners
- (SACPLAN) a Professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment.
- Minimum of 6 years post qualification in Town and Regional Planning experience.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge: Programme and project management.
- Town and regional legal and operational compliance.
- Town and regional principles and methodologies.
- Town and regional planning processes and procedure.
- Research and development.
- Computer-aided applications.
- Creating high performance culture.
- Technical consulting.
- Job related skills: Strategic management and direction.
- Analytical thinking.
- Creativity and self-management.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Language proficiency.
- Computer literacy.
- Change management.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Willingness to travel.
Role information
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide town and regional spatial planning future forecasting.
- Lead and manage the application of town and regional planning principles in land development.
- Provide technical assistance to professional teams on all aspects regarding town and regional planning projects.
- Monitor the implementation of development in compliance with applicable legislation and town and regional planning standards and guideline.
- Manage the compilation and adoption of technical and planning standards, norms and guidelines.
- Formulate and interpret planning legislation, guidelines, policies and regulations.
- Provide spatial planning and land use management services in liaison with National Office.
- Implement tools, systems, guidelines, policies, programmes and legislations for spatial planning and land use management at a provincial level.
- Provide governance.
- Allocate, monitor and control resources.
- Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organisational requirements.
- Provide technical consulting services for the operation of architectural related matters to minimise 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, operational reequipments and return on investment.
- Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives.
- Effective management of external and internal stakeholder.
- Provide development planning support to departmental programmes and rural development at the provincial level.
- Render planning support and advice to the departmental programmes.
- Manage the development of spatial plans at National, Regional, Provincial and Municipal levels.
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1. Confirm that you qualify
Compare your own qualifications and experience with every requirement above. Do not rely on the job title alone, and do not add experience or credentials you cannot support.
2. Prepare the correct documents
Use the official advert as the final checklist. The structured details currently indicate: Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other, and a correctly completed Z83.
3. Check the reference, method and deadline
Use reference 3/1/1/1/2026/236 exactly as shown. Submit only through the official method below and confirm the closing date before sending your application.
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CHIEF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER is listed by DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT. The post is based in Free State. The closing date is 05 October 2026.
Job Details
| Job Title | CHIEF TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNER |
|---|---|
| Department | DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT |
| Reference Number | 3/1/1/1/2026/236 |
| Number of Posts | Not stated |
| Salary | R1 143 468 - R2 108 922 per annum, (The salary will be determined in accordance with the OSD) |
| Salary Level | Not specified |
| Centre / Location | Free State (Bloemfontein) |
| Province | Free State |
| Employment Type | Not specified |
| Closing Date | 05 October 2026 |
| Z83 Required | Required |
| DPSA Circular | DPSA Circular 34 of 2026 |
| Source Pages | 65–66 |
Requirements
- Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor's Degree in Town and Regional Planning / Urban and Regional Planning.
- Compulsory registration with South African Council for Planners
- (SACPLAN) a Professional Town and Regional Planner on appointment.
- Minimum of 6 years post qualification in Town and Regional Planning experience.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge: Programme and project management.
- Town and regional legal and operational compliance.
- Town and regional principles and methodologies.
- Town and regional planning processes and procedure.
- Research and development.
- Computer-aided applications.
- Creating high performance culture.
- Technical consulting.
- Job related skills: Strategic management and direction.
- Analytical thinking.
- Creativity and self-management.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Language proficiency.
- Computer literacy.
- Change management.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Willingness to travel.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Provide town and regional spatial planning future forecasting.
- Lead and manage the application of town and regional planning principles in land development.
- Provide technical assistance to professional teams on all aspects regarding town and regional planning projects.
- Monitor the implementation of development in compliance with applicable legislation and town and regional planning standards and guideline.
- Manage the compilation and adoption of technical and planning standards, norms and guidelines.
- Formulate and interpret planning legislation, guidelines, policies and regulations.
- Provide spatial planning and land use management services in liaison with National Office.
- Implement tools, systems, guidelines, policies, programmes and legislations for spatial planning and land use management at a provincial level.
- Provide governance.
- Allocate, monitor and control resources.
- Compile risk logs and manage significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organisational requirements.
- Provide technical consulting services for the operation of architectural related matters to minimise 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, operational reequipments and return on investment.
- Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives.
- Effective management of external and internal stakeholder.
- Provide development planning support to departmental programmes and rural development at the provincial level.
- Render planning support and advice to the departmental programmes.
- Manage the development of spatial plans at National, Regional, Provincial and Municipal levels.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Programme and project management.
- Town and regional legal and operational compliance.
- Town and regional principles and methodologies.
- Town and regional planning processes and procedure.
- Research and development.
- Computer-aided applications.
- Creating high performance culture.
- Technical consulting.
- Job related skills: Strategic management and direction.
- Analytical thinking.
- Creativity and self-management.
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Language proficiency.
- Computer literacy.
- Change management.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Willingness to travel.
Application Instructions
can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 or by email to Post236@dlrrd.gov.za
Application address:
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 136
Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 or by email to
Post236@dlrrd.gov.za
Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities.
Department Notes
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Circular Notes
Circular Notes
must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.
The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.
Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.
The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.
Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Enquiries
Mr S Minnie at 071 481 9286
Required Documents
Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other
DPSA Circular Source
- Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
- Source pages: 65–66
- Open the DPSA circular PDF
Application information
How to apply
Source and disclaimer
DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular
Job83 is independent and is not a government app. Verify the original vacancy source before applying.
- Reference
- 3/1/1/1/2026/236
- Circular
- 34 / 2026
- Page
- 65–66
- Checked
- 18 Sept 2026
Application method
Follow the official DPSA or department instructions before submitting.
Application steps
can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 or by email to Post236@dlrrd.gov.za Application address: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 or by email to Post236@dlrrd.gov.za