Experience

City of Cape Town

• South Africa
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Professional Officer - Directorate Human Settlements

  • Feb 2013 - Present

  In my role as a Project Manager, I am currently overseeing several large-scale settlement projects in South Africa, each delivering between 300 to 4500 residential opportunities. My core responsibilities are as follows: • Statutory Approval Processes Management: I ensure all necessary environmental and land use permits are obtained in accordance with laws and guidelines. • Team Management: I oversee a multi-disciplinary team comprising town planners, environmentalists, engineers, and urban designers, ensuring effective communication and alignment with project goals. • Report Writing & Committee Representation: I prepare detailed project reports, present them to various committees, and advocate for the needs of the project. • Project Initiation: I play a crucial role in the early stages of housing projects, which involves evaluating potential sites, designing layouts, estimating costs, and determining timelines. • Stakeholder Engagement: I regularly interact with diverse stakeholders such as councillors, consultants, and beneficiaries to ensure their concerns are addressed and their feedback is incorporated into project decisions. • Community Meetings: I arrange and lead public meetings to provide project updates, gather feedback, and address any concerns. • Project Steering Committee Leadership: I preside over the Project Steering Committee, facilitating discussions, ensuring all relevant matters are addressed, and actions are pursued. • Financial Management: I monitor project budgets, maintain financial compliance, track expenditures against budgets, and make informed financial decisions. • Tenders & Contracts: I am responsible for drafting tender documents and contracts, defining project requirements, evaluating bids, and negotiating contracts. • Programme Management: I step in as needed to manage broader program areas, oversee multiple projects, and ensure alignment with overarching program objectives. Show less



ARIYA PROJECT MANAGERS PTY (LTD)

• Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Senior Town Planner

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Establishing and leading the Town Planning department, setting objectives, policies, and procedures. • Active in business development, promoting the newly added town planning services to potential clients and integrating them into existing development projects. • Compiling, submitting, and winning tender documents for various projects. • Successfully completed a project for the City of Cape Town Human Settlement Departments, delivering a comprehensive report on the Gugulethu Rental Stock with actionable recommendations to enhance accessibility to ablution facilities for residents in Council-owned units. • Completed a Land Use Planning report detailing the subdivision of Erf 666, Caledon, facilitating more efficient use of land resources. Show less



URBAN DYNAMICS WESTERN CAPE

• Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Town Planner

  • Jul 2008 - Dec 2011

  My responsibilities as a town planning manager include: • Ensuring smooth operation of major town planning applications and processes. • Guiding multidisciplinary professional teams through land use planning processes. • Communicating effectively with clients, consultants, and planning authorities. • Writing detailed reports and applications and resolving complex planning inquiries. • Overseeing public participation processes. • Using local and regional development data to guide strategic planning. • Analyzing opportunities and constraints to identify suitable development land. • Reviewing and evaluating land use planning policies. In the Public Sector, I contributed to: • The creation of a Spatial Development Framework. • Project management for human settlement developments. • A recommendation report for land transfer under the Transformation of Certain Rural Areas Act, 1998. • The creation of an Integrated Zoning Scheme. • An Urban Design Framework for municipal-owned urban space redevelopment. In the Private Sector, I contributed to: • Retail applications, including Shopping Centre expansion and mixed-use developments. • A Town Centre mixed-use development consisting of residential and retail uses. • Industrial/Business Park developments. My experience extends across both public and private sectors, demonstrating my adaptability and versatility in urban planning and development. Show less



Overstrand Municipality

• South Africa
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Town Planner

  • Jul 2007 - Jul 2008

  My responsibilities span across town planning and municipal property administration, encompassing key tasks such as: • Town Planning Applications Oversight: I thoroughly review applications following relevant policies and legislation, ensuring alignment with local government standards. • Building Plans Review: I critically evaluate building plans, checking for compliance with Zoning Scheme Regulations, and sustainability of community structures. • Stakeholder Engagement: I actively engage with councillors, the public, and various stakeholders, promoting open communication and collaboration. • Report Generation: I develop detailed reports on planning activities, offering updates, insights, and recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making. As a leader in urban development and municipal property administration, I am committed to fostering sustainable growth, community engagement, and holistic urban planning. Show less



City of Johannesburg

• South Africa
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Town Planner

  • Apr 2007 - Jun 2007

  Responsible for managing the urban planning department for the Johannesburg City Council. The department is comprised of urban planning and municipal property administration. • Evaluating urban planning applications according to pertinent policies and laws. • Examining building plans in line with the appropriate Zoning Scheme Regulations. • Collaborating with Councillors, the public, and stakeholders. • Preparing comprehensive reports. Responsible for managing the urban planning department for the Johannesburg City Council. The department is comprised of urban planning and municipal property administration. • Evaluating urban planning applications according to pertinent policies and laws. • Examining building plans in line with the appropriate Zoning Scheme Regulations. • Collaborating with Councillors, the public, and stakeholders. • Preparing comprehensive reports.



Tendring District Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Planning Officer

  • Feb 2004 - Dec 2006

  Acquired significant expertise in the procedures of public consultations and in the defense of developmental decisions during public inquiries. • Entrusted with drafting a comprehensive Local Development Scheme, outlining the key deadlines and milestones for all planning documents to be accomplished by the Planning Authority. • Tasked with composing Development Plan policies in accordance with government regulations, focusing on sustainability principles for job proposals, environmental policies, and transport development. • Assessed potential development sites based on sustainability criteria. • Offered insights on planning applications to encourage sustainable and unified spatial development throughout the district. • Drafted proofs of evidence and counter-arguments on behalf of the Council in response to development proposals made by third parties or the public. Acted as the Council's representative, defending the Council's stance on employment, environmental, and transportation matters. • Conducted various exhibitions across the district as part of the public consultation process, facilitating interactions with the public, agents, and other relevant entities. • Evaluated and responded to representations received during public consultation periods. • Performed routine planning tasks in preparation for the Local Plan Public Inquiry, such as meetings with landowners and other stakeholders, to gather evidence for the Council. Show less



Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Development Planner

  • Jun 2002 - Feb 2004

  Involved in the revision and modification of the Babergh District Local Plan: • Authored planning policies to direct and enable future development throughout the district. • Evaluated representations and public feedback received during two rounds of Public Consultation. • Assisted the team in preparation for the legal-based Local Plan Public Inquiry. • Provided expert advice on planning proposals. • Played a proactive role in the drafting of a Sustainability Appraisal report on development policies contained within the Local Plan. Show less



Broadland District Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Planning Officer

  • Apr 2002 - Jun 2002

  Experience was obtained monitoring planning applications against a set of National Government requirements. • Monitoring each development application against the policy/ objective/ targets set in the development plan. • Writing policy guideline reports for planning and development applications. Experience was obtained monitoring planning applications against a set of National Government requirements. • Monitoring each development application against the policy/ objective/ targets set in the development plan. • Writing policy guideline reports for planning and development applications.



CK Rumboll & Partners

• South Africa
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Town Planner

  • Sep 2001 - Feb 2002

  Preparing and compilation of planning applications, for: • The development of a game and guest farm. • New industrial buildings. • Subdivision of various agricultural, residential and industrial sites. • Rezoning Applications. Preparing and compilation of planning applications, for: • The development of a game and guest farm. • New industrial buildings. • Subdivision of various agricultural, residential and industrial sites. • Rezoning Applications.