Petmore Taruvinga
Town Planner
Johannesburg
Summary
Productive Urban Planner with outstanding skills and experience in designing area planning projects. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.Proficient in designing presentations, compiling reports, collecting data, analyzing information and researching official documents to deliver objective-driven planning proposals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Urban and Regional Planner
Plan Afrique Consulting
07.2013 - Current
- Mentored junior town planners, sharing knowledge and providing guidance on navigating complex planning processes.
- Enhanced public spaces with innovative urban design strategies, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
- Conducted thorough site analyses to inform responsible land use decisions, preserving sensitive ecosystems and natural resources.
- Project management of greenfield developments including urban design
- Assisted in updating long-range master plans to guide future growth while preserving community character and heritage assets.
- Facilitated community engagement events to gather valuable input for shaping future planning initiatives.
- Developed strategic policy recommendations for municipal governments, addressing pressing issues such as affordable housing and climate change adaptation.
- Applied GIS tools in spatial analysis tasks that supported informed decision-making in resource allocation.
- Coordination of consultants in land use applications, including amendments of planning schemes
- Maintained and applied knowledge of local and state government codes and requirements regarding land use.
Development Manager
Muhle Unlimited Designs
09.2008 - 12.2012
- Produced detailed technical drawings using industry-standard software tools, aiding efficient construction processes.
- Advised on zoning regulations and land use policies to facilitate project approvals from regulatory bodies.
- Developed design guidelines for various urban contexts, ensuring consistency across projects in a given area.
- Enhanced urban design projects by incorporating sustainable and innovative solutions.
- Oversaw architectural plan creation and dealt with issues regarding zoning and development.
Education
Master of Science - Sustainable Urban Planning And Development
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Rural And Urban Planning
University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe 04.2001 -
Skills
Infrastructure Planning
Spatial analysis
Land Use Planning
Feasibility Studies
Stakeholder Management
Legal Compliance
Sustainable Development
Geospatial Data Management
Urban Design
Climate Change Adaptation
Proficiency in AutoCAD
ArcGIS expertise
Report Preparation
Affiliations
- South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN)
- South African Planning Institute (SAPI)
- Project Management South Africa (PMSA)
Timeline
Urban and Regional Planner
Plan Afrique Consulting
07.2013 - Current
Development Manager
Muhle Unlimited Designs
09.2008 - 12.2012
Master of Science - Sustainable Urban Planning And Development
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Rural And Urban Planning
University of Zimbabwe
04.2001 -