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Karabo Siwela

@karabosiwela

Junior Town Planner at City of Tshwane, assessing land-use applications and contributing to spatial development frameworks.

What I'm looking for

I’m aspiring to become a Project Manager.

At City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, I receive, process, and evaluate land-use applications, and assist with reports and recommendations based on planning merit and policy compliance. I also evaluate building and site development plans against zoning rights and planning controls.

I contribute to Spatial Development Frameworks, including the Regional Spatial Development Framework (Region 6), through spatial research and analysis. I’m also an aspiring Project Manager, with a Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning from University of Pretoria and Candidate Planner registration with SACPLAN.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

CM

Current

Junior Town Planner (Intern)

Current

City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Gained municipal planning experience across Land Use Management and Spatial Planning functions, including processing land use applications and preparing reports for approval or refusal.

Land Use Management Spatial Planning Policy Analysis Research Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement GIS

CD

Current

Administrative Assistant

Current

Confident Smile Dentists

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Managed front-office operations, including handling client enquiries, coordinating appointments, and maintaining accurate filing systems.

Customer Service Records Management Communication Skills Document Control Microsoft Office

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UP

University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning, Town and Regional Planning

2019 - 2024

Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning degree from the University of Pretoria, graduated in 2024.

SS

Sunward Park High School

National Senior Certificate, General

Completed National Senior Certificate (NSC) at Sunward Park High School, graduating in 2018.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Microsoft Office

Availability

Looking for a job

Location

South Africa

Authorized to work in

Salary expectations

30k+ ZAR

Job categories

Town Planners Project Manager

Skills

Land Use Management Spatial Planning zoning regulations Application Development Statutory Planning Municipal Spatial Development Framework (SDF)Municipal Planning Policy Analysis Spatial Analysis Research Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement Community Engagement Public Engagement Construction Plan Review

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