Vision:
Knysna, where people and nature prosper.
Mission:
To provide affordable quality services, alleviate poverty, and facilitate social and economic
development in the Greater Knysna municipal area through integrated development
planning, skills development and the sustainable use of resources.
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Minimum NQF level 6 qualification in Architecture, Building Management, Building Science, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering as stipulated in the National Building Regulations
A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant post qualification experience in the building inspector industry
experience in a local authority as a municipal building inspector will be an added advantage/preference will be given to persons with experience in a local authority as a municipal building inspector
must be computer literate with proficiency in the MS Office suite
must be able to communicate in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape, namely Afrikaans, English and Xhosa
must possess a valid driver’s licence with access to own reliable vehicle
must be eligible to be registered as a Peace Officer/ candidates that are registered as a Peace Officer will have an added advantage
Candidates must be able to perform under pressure and work independently
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
must be physically fit to perform the functions related to the employment requirements
Good reporting writing skills
Extensive knowledge of the relevant legislation
Research and problem-solving abilities
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Subject to the overall direction of the Manager:
Building Control, attend to inspections, monitoring and the control of all building activities and sites to ensure compliance with legislation effective regulation, control and oversight of all building related activities
Liaising and provide general advice to the public, landowners, contractors, architects, and other professionals
Scrutinise and facilitate the approval of building plan applications in accordance with the National Building Regulations and standard municipal operating procedures
Enforcement of regulations where violations of National Building Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety regulations, amongst others, occur
undertake the monitoring and control of hoarding and demolition conditions
inspect and examine design details and construction specifications on building plans
Issuing of statutory forms and notices regarding
unlawful building work and providing support in undertaking corrective measures, and other duties as may be required from time to time.
All applications MUST be on a Knysna Municipal Application form accompanied by a comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications (not older than 6 months), copies of training, experience, competency, and previous employment records must accompany applications.
Application forms are obtainable from the Municipal website: www.knysna.gov.za. Completed applications should be forwarded via email to: [email protected]
Correspondence will ONLY be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Should candidates not be contacted within three months after the closing date, they may accept their application as unsuccessful.
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