ANELE SONGELWA
RANDFONTEIN
Summary
- A registered Technical Planner in terms of the Planning Professional Act, 2002 (Act 36 of 2002), currently have more than six (6) years' experience in land use management. Possess skills to assess and process all different types of land use applications. Possess other proficiencies in the planning environment. An all-rounder and willing to learn.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Town Planner
RAND WEST CITY LOCAL MUNCIPALITY
6 2016
- Working as a Town Planner
- Skills acquired: Assessment skills, consider development applications, liaise with stakeholders, research skills, interpretation skills, work with GIS programs, listening skills, examine and recommend for approval of building plans, conduct land use inspections, conflict resolution skills, map reading skills, report writing skills, ability to handle pressure/deadlines, excellent communication skills.
Intern Town Planner
WESTONARIA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Working as an Intern Town Planner for the Department of Human Settlements and Rural Development under Infrastructure Directorate
- Skills acquired: Assessment skills, consider development applications, liaise with stakeholders, research skills, interpretation skills, work with GIS programs, listening skills, examine and recommend for approval of building plans, conduct land use inspections, conflict resolution skills, map reading skills, report writing skills, ability to handle pressure/deadlines, excellent communication skills.
Assisted Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality with data migration project
ESRI-SOUTH AFRICA
09.2011 - 02.2013
- Assisted Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality with data migration project under Esri-South Africa
- Skills acquired: Competent with programs such as Township Application System (TAS) and Land Information System (LIS), capturing data skills, processing skills, record keeping, scanning, improved typing skills, meeting daily targets.
Intern Town Planner
JOHANNESBURG METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
07.2010 - 02.2011
- Worked as an Intern Town Planner for the Land Use Management department
- Skills acquired: Assessing and processing land use applications, assisting with town planning queries, assessing health permits and business license applications, assessing site development plan applications, compilation of planning reports, administrative duties.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Planning - Urban Planning
The University of The Witwatersrand
Braamfontein 03.2024 - Current
National Diploma: Town and Regional Planning -
University of Johannesburg
Doornfontein 01.2005 - 04.2011
Continuing Professional Development Certification: SPLUMA Guidelines for Spatial Development Framework workshop -
South African Planning Institute (SAPI)
Johannesburg 04.2015 - 04.2015
Grade 12
Town View High School
Krugersdorp 01.1998 - 12.2003
Skills
AutoCAD proficiency
Multitasking
Use of GIS
Land Use Management
Research skills
Problem solving skills
Conflict resolution skills
Proficiency in MicroSoft office (MS word & MS Excel)
Strategic Planning
Public consultation
Planning and organising skills
Interpersonal relationships
Communication skills
Own Vehicle
Yes
Professional Affiliation
South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) –Technical Planner (B/8319/2015)
Personal Information
- Dependents: Three
- Health Status: Good
- Date of Birth: 08/13/85
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code B (08)
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Mr Langa Masoeu, Manager: Housing Department, Rand West City Local Municipality, (010) 496-5623, 0634536740, Langa.Masoeu@Randwestcity.gov.za
- Mr. Cassie Pelser, Senior Town Planner: Land Use Management, Rand West City Local Municipality, (010)496-5634, 0722719904, Cassie.Pelser@Randwestcity.gov.za
Timeline
Post Graduate Diploma in Planning - Urban Planning
The University of The Witwatersrand
03.2024 - Current
Continuing Professional Development Certification: SPLUMA Guidelines for Spatial Development Framework workshop -
South African Planning Institute (SAPI)
04.2015 - 04.2015
Intern Town Planner
WESTONARIA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
05.2013 - 05.2016
Assisted Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality with data migration project
ESRI-SOUTH AFRICA
09.2011 - 02.2013
Intern Town Planner
JOHANNESBURG METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
07.2010 - 02.2011
National Diploma: Town and Regional Planning -
University of Johannesburg
01.2005 - 04.2011
Grade 12
Town View High School
01.1998 - 12.2003
Town Planner
RAND WEST CITY LOCAL MUNCIPALITY
6 2016