Thandeka Mathebula Email and Phone Number

During my tenure as a Town Planner at Elmon Consulting, my primary responsibilities involved identifying suitable land parcels for the development of affordable housing in three metropolitan municipalities: the City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane, and City of Ekurhuleni. I played a key role in formulating Development Concepts and Plans to address the challenges associated with affordable housing.Additionally, my role expanded to encompass various aspects of Town Planning, such as handling land use applications (rezoning, consent use, consolidation, township establishments, etc.). I took on the lead role as a Town Planner, responsible for drafting business proposals and methodologies for Tender submissions, and I am proud to report that four of the methodologies I crafted were successfully awarded to the company.The work experience significantly enhanced my capacity to engage effectively with diverse clients and stakeholders, thereby refining both my bargaining and interpersonal skills

This position provided me with the chance to work as a field researcher, focusing on auditing properties in Johannesburg. My responsibilities involved gathering information on land use and land management specifically within the Johannesburg Central Business District.The collected data aimed to support the creation of a 3-D spatial model, which would assess the sustainability of planned inner-city developments. My role encompassed both data capturing and interpretation through surveys. This work experience was not only exhilarating but also positioned me at the forefront of acquiring information crucial for driving the economic development of Johannesburg!

Whilst completing my BSc(Hons), I was honored with a Post-Merit Award. This accolade provided me with the opportunity to tutor first year Wits students . My assignment involved working with students in the Architecture and Planning Department, where I instructed and supervised their advancements in a subject titled 'Introduction to Settlement Form and Design.' Taking on this responsibility was not only exciting but also afforded me an opportunity to impart my knowledge. My duties included tracking each student's engagement, progress, and their comprehension of both theoretical principles and graphic communication.