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Banele Luphoko

Banele Luphoko

Town Planner
Durban ,KZN

Summary

Detail-oriented urban and regional planning professional with a strong foundation in project management, spatial development, and regulatory compliance. Expertise in programme management and collaboration with cross-functional teams, utilizing intermediate GIS analytical skills to enhance project outcomes. Contributed to transformative projects across the West and South Regions through meticulous site visits and building inspections, ensuring compliance with municipal legislation, safety standards, and sustainable development practices. Currently advancing skills within the Building Inspectorate division, dedicated to achieving impactful results while supporting organizational objectives in a structured, goal-oriented environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Employment Programme

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
07.2025 - 03.2026
  • Assist in planning and executing multiple projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and allocated budgets.
  • Assist with data analysis, management, and GIS mapping of projects.
  • Support senior programme managers in tracking key project deliverables
  • Collaborate with programme managers to prepare reports, Memorandum of Agreement (MOAs), Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) and internal memos.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering and operations, to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.
  • Consistently met project deadlines by effectively managing priorities and maintaining a strong work ethic.

Graduate Work Experience

EThekwini Metropolitan Municipality , Catalytic Project Unit
08.2023 - 06.2025
  • Contribute to risk management by identifying potential project risks and creating mitigation strategies.
  • Facilitated cross-functional partnerships with developers, consultants, and internal teams to align projects with spatial planning laws, organizational policies, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders to provide timely updates.
  • Help streamline internal processes by improving project documentation and knowledge management systems.
  • Participate in project meetings, capturing key insights and action points for follow-up and implementation.
  • Plan and organize unit events and site visits.
  • Perform administrative tasks, including filing, SharePoint updates, photocopying, and scanning.
  • Ensure compliance across all catalytic projects
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.

Education

Matric -

Chief Jerry High
Mooiplaas
12.2018

Bachelor Of The Built Environment - Urban And Regional Planning

Durban University of Technology
Durban
07.2022

Skills

ArcGIS

References

Mbali Nkosi

Programme Manager, mbali.nkosi@durban.gov.za,

Contacts : 0711859356, 031 311 7044

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality (Catalytic Projects Unit)

AVAILABILITY

Thirty days notice

Additional Information

Code 10 Drivers License

Willing to relocate

Timeline

Public Employment Programme

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
07.2025 - 03.2026

Graduate Work Experience

EThekwini Metropolitan Municipality , Catalytic Project Unit
08.2023 - 06.2025

Matric -

Chief Jerry High

Bachelor Of The Built Environment - Urban And Regional Planning

Durban University of Technology

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