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Planning TechnicianUzumba Maramba Pfungwe Zvataida Rural District Council.
Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe Zvataida Rural District Council is seeking a Planning Technician to join its team on a full-time basis in Harare. This Grade 8 position…
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Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe Zvataida Rural District Council is seeking a Planning Technician to join its team on a full-time basis in Harare. This Grade 8 position reports directly to the E.O. Planning & Environment and focuses on departmental record-keeping, district planning, layout design, development control, and site assessments. The role is suited for professionals with experience in local authority or public sector environments who hold a background in regional and…
Job Description
Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe Zvataida Rural District Council is seeking a Planning Technician to join its team on a full-time basis in Harare. This Grade 8 position reports directly to the E.O. Planning & Environment and focuses on departmental record-keeping, district planning, layout design, development control, and site assessments.
The role is suited for professionals with experience in local authority or public sector environments who hold a background in regional and urban planning. The employing council operates as an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and people living with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of departmental records
- Assist in the preparation of the district annual development plan, strategic plan, and rolling plans
- Produce layout plans for Rural Service Centres and business centres alongside the head of department
- Help develop local plans and handle the excision of communal land
- Facilitate the pegging of stands at Rural Service Centres and business centres in consultation with the Department of Spatial Planning and Development
- Conduct development control activities within the district
- Carry out site inspections and feasibility assessments for proposed developments
- Issue enforcement orders, prohibition orders, and recommend demolition orders for non-compliance with model building by-laws
- Assess building plans
- Perform any other council duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
- Hold a National Diploma in Regional and Urban Planning or an equivalent qualification
- Possess at least two years of experience in a similar role within a Local Authority environment or the Public Sector
- Demonstrate computer skills including AutoCAD, GIS, and Survey
- Provide a police clearance
- Be at least 25 years of age
- Submit application letters with a detailed CV, at least 3 contactable referees, a certified driver's licence, police clearance, and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications by 16 November 2026
Qualifications
- Higher qualification in Regional and Urban Planning
- Membership in a professional body
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What is the employment type for the Planning Technician role?
The position is full-time.
What are the core educational requirements for this job?
Applicants must hold a National Diploma in Regional and Urban Planning or an equivalent qualification, and be at least 25 years old.
Is remote work permitted for this position?
The posting does not specify whether remote work is allowed.
What is the salary for the Planning Technician?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
How can candidates apply for this position?
Interested candidates must submit application letters, a detailed CV with at least three contactable referees, a certified driver's licence, police clearance, and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications via email, continuous PDF post, or hand delivery to the Chief Executive Officer by Monday, 16 November 2026.
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