Job Description

Real Estate Management
Post: Specialist Planning (Campus Master Spatial Plan)
Ref: 20001429
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors Degree (NQF 7) in Town/Urban Planning or Spatial Planning.
Minimum of 5 years experience in spatial or facilities planning, with exposure to project management.
Registration with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN).
Valid Drivers License (for site and campus visits).
Key responsibilities:
Develop and maintain DUTs Campus Master Spatial Plan in alignment with DUT Strategy 2030.
Undertake spatial planning studies to inform campus growth, development, and renewal.
Align infrastructure development with campus spatial planning principles.
Work with Facilities Management to integrate master planning into capital projects.
Develop planning guidelines for new buildings, refurbishments, and outdoor spaces.
Undertake research on urban planning, higher education facilities, and sustainability trends.
Maintain databases and GIS systems to support campus planning decisions.
Ensure compliance with municipal by-laws, zoning, environmental, and national planning legislation.
Provide specialist planning input into infrastructure and real estate projects.
Support the Director in preparing budgets, proposals, and reports for projects.
Assist with monitoring resource utilisation in planning projects.
Engage with faculties, departments, and student bodies to align planning with institutional needs.
Liaise with external stakeholders, including municipalities, provincial government, and regulators.
Integrate sustainability, energy efficiency, and green building principles into planning.
Promote climate-resilient and environmentally responsible campus design.
Explore innovative approaches to student housing, mobility, and shared spaces.
Maintain planning records, databases, and archives.
Prepare regular reports for governance and management committees.
Supervise the team ensuring effective delivery.
Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Miss ZJ. Ngcobo
Status of Position: Permanent
Applications should include:
A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned elds)
Covering Letter
Copies of all relevant academic records and certicates
ID Copy
Matric Certicate
Current contact information of referees
Please note:
The University reserves the right not to appoint.
While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the Universitys
Equity Plan.

Skills Required