Wessel van Brakel

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Wessel van Brakel

@wesselvanbrakel

I lead municipal spatial planning, land use management, and sustainable development projects.

What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead and improve municipal spatial planning and land use management, guide teams, support compliant decision-making, and deliver sustainable development through meaningful stakeholder and community engagement.

I'm leading the Town Planning Department at Hessequa Municipality, managing land use applications, Municipal Planning Tribunal reports, appeals, planning compliance, and strategic spatial planning initiatives.

I've delivered planning work for DELplan and Mossel Bay Municipality, including spatial development frameworks, housing projects, the Hartenbos River Basin Spatial Plan, and major developments such as the MediClinic regional hospital in George.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

HM

Current

Town Planner & Acting Manager

Current

Hessequa Municipality

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Collaborates with management to oversee the Town Planning Department, ensuring efficient operations and strategic alignment. Manages land use applications in compliance with SPLUMA and LUPA, compiles reports for the Municipal Planning Tribunal, and advises on appeals and legal matters.

Land Use Management Report Writing Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning Zoning Environmental Regulations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

US

University of the Free State

Master of Urban and Regional Planning, Urban and Regional Planning

Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) from the University of the Free State, completed in 2017.

US

University of the Free State

Bachelor of Arts Honours, Spatial Planning

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Spatial Planning from the University of the Free State, completed in 2014.

SU

Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Arts, Development and Environment

Bachelor of Arts in Development and Environment from Stellenbosch University, completed in 2013.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Compiled

Availability

Looking for a job

Location

South Africa

Authorized to work in

Salary expectations

949k+ ZAR

Job categories

Town Planners Urban Planner Regional Planner Spatial Planner Land Use Planner Project Manager Gis Technician City Planner Town Planning Town Planning Consultant City Planning Chief Urban Planner Urban Planning

Skills

Urban Planning Land Use Management Project Management Municipal Spatial Development Framework (SDF)Site Development Structures Zoning Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs)Public Engagement Stakeholder Engagement Municipal Planning GIS Asset Management Team Leadership Compiled

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