South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Advisor: Planning & IDP Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is offering a 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity for an Advisor in Planning & IDP. This role is based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in identifying and implementing solutions to municipal challenges related to the Built Environment and Planning. This involves providing crucial advice, support, and capacity-building initiatives to municipalities, helping them navigate Development, Spatial Planning, and Integrated Development Plan (IDP) processes. This position comes with a competitive salary package and benefits.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• An Undergraduate Degree (NQF Level 7) in Development Planning, Town and Regional Planning, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 1 year at an equivalent level within a medium to large-sized organization.
• A valid Driver’s License.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required by the role.

Key Responsibilities

The Advisor: Planning & IDP will be responsible for a range of critical functions, including:

• Identifying and implementing solutions for municipal challenges within the Built Environment and Planning sector.
• Providing advice, support, and capacity-building initiatives to municipalities on Development, Spatial Planning, and IDP processes.
• Collecting, categorising, and tracking relevant information for specific tasks and projects, and supporting benchmarking exercises.
• Conducting desktop research on issues related to municipal challenges, and assisting in gathering information to build and update municipal profiles.
• Providing administrative support for knowledge sharing and peer learning sessions, including contributing to content where required.
• Supporting participation in Development Planning related forums and all IDP processes.
• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure the credibility of municipal IDPs and representing municipalities on IDP matters.
• Attending policy conferences and representing municipalities at relevant forums, meetings, and committees within the sector.
• Supporting senior advisors in developing content for SALGA positions and preparing reports for working groups.

How to Apply

Applications for this vacancy close on July 2, 2026.

To apply, please visit the official application portal: https://www.cvspaces.co.za/Users/CvSpacesLogin?tc=1&vacancyId=1677