Building Inspector at Knysna Municipality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.