TOWN PLANNER INTERNSHIP

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

NOTICE NO. 263/2026

EXTERNAL VACANCY

Kouga Local Municipality is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following positions:

TOWN PLANNER INTERNSHIP

Contractual Appointment of 12 months

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant town planning qualification (NQF level 6 and above)
• Computer literacy
• Understanding of town and regional planning processes
• Good communication skills
• Good report writing skills
• Registration with SACPLAN (added advantage)
• Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English and Xhosa)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:                Nil

SALARY:                                        R10 000.00 Per Month

DUTIES:

• Scrutinize and process land use applications
• Prepare technical reports to Authorized Official/Municipal Planning Tribunal
• Assist with public enquiries
• Follow up on land use complaints
• Provide technical comments requested from other internal departments
• Perform any other tasks and functions related to Land Use Management and Spatial Planning

BENEFITS:                                       As per standard conditions of service.

Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Friday, 06 November 2026 at 12:00.

For any enquiries contact Ms. Z Gxuluwe 042 2002 200.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

1. Canvassing of Councilors.
2. Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/or documents.
3. Attaching more than one PDF document.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting, reference check and assessment process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.

MR C. DU PLESSIS                                                          P. O. BOX 21                                        

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                                  JEFFREYS BAY

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