Vacancy: GM Town Planning
Municipality of Swakopmund
Applications are hereby invited from Namibian citizens, for appointment in the following vacancy:
GM: Town Planning
(Paterson E3 Band)
Remuneration and Benefits:
Minimum N$1,003,660.00 — Market related salary package, Medical Aid, Pension Fund, Housing Allowance/Subsidy, Car allowance, 35 m3 free water per month, and 20 statutory annual leave days plus 15 gratuity bonus leave days per annum.
Main Purpose of the Job:
To strategically plan, monitor and direct the Swakopmund Municipality (SM) Town Planning Department to promote future and current spatial development of Swakopmund as an Authorised Planning Authority by facilitating, guiding and implementing the development needs of the town to ensure sustainable urban growth, supply of erven and a quality urban environment for all residents, and execute the day-to-day departmental control and operational activities. Enhance staff capacity and competencies, exercise and administer the powers afforded by the Minister to the Swakopmund “Authorised Planning Authority”, liaise and coordinate planning activities with government institutions and private sector organisations. Lead the integration of sustainable and innovative spatial planning solutions that support the municipality’s goals for smart urban development.
Minimum Requirements
NB: Certified proof must be attached for all requirements below.
- B.Degree in Town and Regional Planning as promulgated by NCTRP in terms of Act 9 of 1996, or Spatial Planning Honours Degree in Town and Regional Planning at NQF Level 8. Candidates in possession of an appropriate master’s degree will receive preference.
- Seven (7) years spatial planning experience, of which five (5) years must be in a managerial leadership capacity. Added advantage: specialization in urban planning and development application evaluations and submissions to the Urban and Regional Planning Board (URPB), and having secured approval of at least seven (7) new township establishments in the last seven (7) years. Cross-departmental leadership, project coordination and strategic planning within a local authority environment.
- Valid Code B driver’s licence
- Registered as a Town and Regional Planner with the Namibian Council for Town and Regional Planners
Key Performance Areas
Responsible for strategic leadership; strategic resource alignment; policy development and compliance; operational management of Town Planning Services; technical support and stakeholder engagement; reporting, budget preparation and control and administration; Occupational Health and Safety Management (OHSM); Smart City initiatives; Strategic Urban Planning; stakeholder engagement; enhancing staff capacity and competencies; and administration of the powers of the authorised planning authority and accountability.
Contact Person
Mrs M Niemand (Tel: 4104225)
How to Apply
Applicants should complete Council’s prescribed application form, which can be obtained from the website (www.swakopmun.com.na), together with certified documentary evidence to show compliance with the requirements stipulated for the position; the nature, scope and period of previous positions held, and the work experience gained; and all material facts should accompany the application form.
Complete application forms should be directed to:
The Human Capital Manager
P.O. Box 53, Swakopmund
Or placed in the Green Application Box, or apply online via the link below:
Closing Date: Friday, 11 September 2026 @ 11:00
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NO E-MAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
The Municipality of Swakopmund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Date of advertisement: 14 August 2026
Notice Nr: V7/2026
A Benjamin
Chief Executive Officer
