Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
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Masande Lushaba

Masande Lushaba

Professional Town And Regional Planner (A/1847/2014)
Nelspruit

Summary

Dynamic planning professional poised to drive regional development initiatives with a proven track record in crafting strategic plans and collaborating effectively with local governments to enhance infrastructure and community services. Recognized for a collaborative approach that fosters strong partnerships and adaptability to evolving project requirements, ensuring successful outcomes in diverse environments. Committed to leveraging expertise to create sustainable solutions that meet community needs while promoting growth and innovation.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Town and Regional Planner

Mabuyi Development Planners
06.2021 - Current
  • Managing Director, Project Manager and Senior Town Planner.

Senior Manager: Spatial Planning

Mpumalanga Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
04.2013 - 06.2021
  • Supported 20 Municipalities to be SPLUMA-compliant
  • Championed the compilation of the Mpumalanga Spatial Development Framework
  • Successfully ensured the engagement and inclusion of Traditional Councils in spatial planning
  • Forged good working/intergovernmental relations between key sector departments, nationally

Assistant Town Planner

City Of Mbombela
08.2008 - 03.2013
  • In-depth exposure to the Land Use control/Management Fraternity
  • Extensive experience in local government processes
  • Obtained valuable understanding of the human settlements development value chain

Town Planner

Govan Mbeki Municipality
05.2008 - 07.2008
  • My brief stay at this institution provided insight on the critical need for alignment of authorizations between local government and other industries i.e. Sasol
  • Land Use Control made more sense in a municipality that housed one of the biggest industries in the country, with all that comes with it i.e Trucks and burden on road infrastructure

Intern/Junior Town Planner

Spatial Dynamics Town and Regional Planners
07.2005 - 06.2008
  • My experience in the private sector exposed me to the compilation of Spatial Plans as well as the upgrading of tenure rights for various rural communities.

Information Assistant

City of Johannesburg
01.2004 - 12.2004
  • As an information assistant, i provided cadastral information to the public. My knowledge of GIS for land use information was obtained at this institution.

Education

Master's degree: Master of Urban and Regional Planning -

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
02.2025

B-tech degree: Town and Regional Planning - undefined

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
11.2012

National Diploma: Town and Regional Planning - undefined

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
12.2006

Executive Development Management Certificate - Management Science

Enterprises University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Strategic Planning

Spatial Planning and Land Use Management

Community/stakeholder Engagement

Geographic Information Systems

Marine/Environmental Spatial Planning

References

  • K., Rohan, Manager
  • Kamesh, kamesh.p@govanmbeki.gov.za, 084 401 2137, Physical Development from Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
  • Peter, Nyoni, Acting DDG: MP Office of The Premier Director, nyonitp@gmail.com, 0827757064
  • Johannes, Mulaudzi, Senior Manager: Strategic Planning, dovhim@gmail.com, 0825063485, City Of Mbombela

Certification

Certificate in Project Management, Damelin College, Mbombela

Timeline

Town and Regional Planner

Mabuyi Development Planners
06.2021 - Current

Senior Manager: Spatial Planning

Mpumalanga Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
04.2013 - 06.2021

Assistant Town Planner

City Of Mbombela
08.2008 - 03.2013

Town Planner

Govan Mbeki Municipality
05.2008 - 07.2008

Intern/Junior Town Planner

Spatial Dynamics Town and Regional Planners
07.2005 - 06.2008

Information Assistant

City of Johannesburg
01.2004 - 12.2004

Executive Development Management Certificate - Management Science

Enterprises University of Pretoria
04.2001 -

B-tech degree: Town and Regional Planning - undefined

University of Johannesburg

National Diploma: Town and Regional Planning - undefined

University of Johannesburg

Master's degree: Master of Urban and Regional Planning -

University of Johannesburg
Masande LushabaProfessional Town And Regional Planner (A/1847/2014)