Mashudu Sithole
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Candidate Town Planner currently completing a Master’s degree in Town and Regional Planning at the University of Pretoria, with a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Venda. Practical experience in land use management applications, planning motivations, GIS analysis, and stakeholder coordination. Familiar with South African planning legislation, municipal land use schemes, and development application processes. Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to work effectively in multidisciplinary planning environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Candidate Town Planner
Minerva Global Pty Ltd
07.2025 - Current
- Assisting with land use management applications including rezoning, consent use, subdivision, consolidation, and township establishment
- Preparing planning motivations and supporting reports in line with SPLUMA, municipal land use schemes, and planning by-laws
- Conducting site inspections, desktop research, and spatial analysis to support development applications
- Assisting with the compilation and submission of applications to local municipalities and relevant authorities
Town Planning Intern / Assistant
Global Solution Development
03.2024 - 03.2025
- - Assisted with rezoning, subdivision, consolidation, and consent use applications
- - Prepared planning motivations in line with SPLUMA, municipal by-laws, and land use schemes
- - Conducted site analysis, spatial assessments, and desktop research
- - Compiled application documentation for submission to municipalities
- - Assisted with public participation processes and stakeholder correspondence
- - Supported senior planners with GIS mapping and layout preparation
- - Managed spatial data using GIS, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD
Education
Master of Town and Regional Planning -
University of Pretoria
01.2026
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning - undefined
University of Venda
01.2025
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Thivhilaeli Secondary School
01.2019
Skills
- Town Planning & Land Use Management
- Planning Motivation & Report Writing
- Spatial Analysis & Site Assessment
- GIS (ArcGIS)
- AutoCAD
- Development Applications & Compliance
- Public Participation Support
- Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Time Management & Administrative Support
Timeline
Candidate Town Planner
Minerva Global Pty Ltd
07.2025 - Current
Town Planning Intern / Assistant
Global Solution Development
03.2024 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning - undefined
University of Venda
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Thivhilaeli Secondary School
Master of Town and Regional Planning -
University of Pretoria
References
- Kundani, Makakavhule, Master’s Supervisor, University of Pretoria, Kundani.Makakavhule@up.co.za, 071 225 3607
- Phumudzo, Mulaudzi, Town Planner, Global Solution Development, 082 621 8771
- Fikile Phumelele Nkambule, Candidate EAP, 078 772 7557