Overview
Professional Officer – Integrated Transport Planning Jobs in Cape Town at City of Cape Town
ELIGIBILITY
Suitably qualified candidates
CLOSING DATE
19.05.2026
REFERENCE NUMBER
UMO 26/26 Ext
SALARY
R523737.00 – R635305.00 p.a.
DEPARTMENT
Transport Planning & Network
Management
DIRECTORATE
URBAN MOBILITY Professional Officer – Integrated Transport Planning
Requirements
- A BTech/Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Post-graduate qualification(s) specific to transport planning
or active mobility will be advantageous
- Registered as Candidate Engineering Technologist with ECSA
- At least three years (post first relevant tertiary qualification)
appropriate experience in transport planning and conceptual
design of Non-motorised Transport (NMT) infrastructure
- Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite, proficiency in
Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and CAD
software advantageous
Key Performance Areas
- Shape the future of how people move through Cape Town
by contributing to active mobility policies, strategies, and
plans that integrate walking and cycling into the City’s
broader transport network.
- Apply your technical expertise to real active mobility
infrastructure challenges, providing professional input on
projects and programmes that make streets safer and
more accessible for all users.
- Engage meaningfully with a diverse range of internal and
external stakeholders, building collaborative relationships
that drive active mobility outcomes across the City.
- Play an active role in project identification and initiation,
helping to translate planning principles into tangible,
on-the-ground interventions.
- Review and influence plans and policies developed across
City departments, ensuring universal access and active
mobility remain central to decision-making.
- Contribute to a high-performing planning team by preparing
technical reports, presentations, and correspondence that
communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Work at the interface of transport planning, urban design,
and public engagement – gaining broad exposure across
the full project lifecycle.
- Grow your professional practice within a structured,
supportive environment that values technical rigour,
innovative thinking, and continuous learning.
Title: Professional Officer – Integrated Transport Planning
Company: City of Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
