Building Inspector

DIRECTORATE ENGINEERING SERVICES Building Inspector (Ref Nr 34/2026) Qualifications/ Experience: Relevant National Diploma (NQF6) qualification as stipulated in the national building regulations; 3 – 5 years relevant experience preferable at a Local Authority; Code B driving licence; Knowledge of SANS10400 and National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 103 of 1977, including evaluation of building plans; Computer literacy: MS Office; Eligible to be registered as Peace Officer (Law Enforcement Officer) Key Performance Areas: To control (including general Law Enforcement) all building activities within the Municipal area and to apply the National Building Regulations, Zoning Scheme Regulations and applicable municipal by-laws; To make recommendations regarding building plans in accordance with the National Building Regulations; Attend meetings; To assist with public enquiries relating to building control and building activities; Record keeping of all activities; Safekeeping of building plans; Control and monitoring of illegal building activities Competencies: Functional - Building Development Control - Ability to pre-empt or respond to safety and security problems in the development of a building / buildings; Building Inspectorate Customer Centricity - Ability of focus on the customer and provide a high-quality service that is tailored to meet differing needs in the communities served; Legal Administration - Gathers information from a range of sources and analyses data to identify problems and issues in order to make effective decisions; Negotiation and Influencing - Ability to persuade and influence others using logic and reason. Able to find and sell solutions that will be accepted; Ethics and Professionalism - The ability to identify and deal with ethical issues and conflicts of interest; Organisational Awareness - the ability to understand the key drivers in the sector and the municipality and to apply this understanding to meet the service delivery objectives and challenges; Problem Solving gathers information from a range of sources and analyses data to identify problems and issues in order to make effective decisions; Planning and Organising - The ability to plan activities within specific timeframes and then to execute these activities according to plan; Information Management - The gathering and analysis of data, in order to conclude thereon; Interpersonal Relationships - The ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with people within and outside of the municipality; Communication - Communicates ideas and information effectively, both verbally and in writing. Uses language and a style of communication that is appropriate to the situation and people being addressed, ensuring a common understanding; Service Delivery Orientation - The ability to explore and implement new ways of delivering services that contribute to the improvement of municipal processes in order to achieve municipal goals; Action and outcome orientation - The display of high work ethic in setting and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping promises. It manifests itself in one’s ability to to stay focused on task, to be energetic, persistent and reliable; Resilience - Shows resilience, even in difficult circumstances. Prepared to make difficult decisions and has the confidence to see them through; Change Readiness - The ability to innovate and challenge the status quo and the ability to cope with change driven by others; Learning Orientation - The willingness and motivation to learn, acquire knowledge, develop insight and focus on continuous self- improvement; Accountability and Ethical Conduct - Ability to display and build the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct in order to promote confidence and trust in the public service and to adhere to codes of good corporate governance; Team Orientation - The capacity to promote a cooperative climate, understand group dynamics and apply appropriate facilitation techniques in working with others to achieve a shared goal; Direction Setting - The ability to create a clear sense of common purpose and vision for others with a view to obtaining buy-in and commitment to the goals; Coaching and Mentoring - The ability to assess skills, performance, and potential of subordinates and to encourage their development with the view of optimising their talent; Impact and Influence - The ability to inspire a positive attitude in others and be able to influence others effectively. Place of work: Montagu Status: Permanent appointment Remuneration: R 373 212 – R 484 464 (T11) per annum as well as normal benefits as applicable to a Local Authority Enquiries regarding post: Contact Mrs TL Brunings, Manager: Town Planning, at 023 614 8003