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  • Posted: Oct 22, 2025
    Deadline: Oct 24, 2025
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  • Vision Good Governance through Service Excellence Mission To create a government that addresses the needs and respects the values of 'ubuntu’ in our communities To create a better life for all through delivering inclusive and affordable services for residents To create a safe environment with diverse opportunities for economic growth and devel...
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    Building Inspector

    BUILDING INSPECTOR

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • National Dip in Building/Built Environment NQF level 6;
    • Must be registered with Professional Body
    • Code B driving license;
    • 3 years’ relevant experience;
    • Ability to function independently, as well as within a team;
    • Attention to detail;
    • Good reporting skills;
    • Ability to work with public;
    • Must display tact, diplomacy & adherence to strict confidence
    • Ability to work under pressure;
    • Computer skills (excel and other programs;
    • Report writing and presentation skills;
    • Must be able to speak, read & write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).

    DUTIES:

    • Visiting specific worksites/Housing Projects and conducting inspections to establish materials, the construction of the works and procedures are in accordance with approved design drawings, specifications, statutory regulations (National Building Regulations) and Town Planning Schemes;
    • Undertaking specific tests at various stages of construction to check tolerances, compaction, etc and compares findings with stipulated specifications/requirements;
    • Delivering of notices for Non-Compliance with the building regulations to the public members;
    • Measuring and determining conformity to specifications e.g. screen walls, openings and interior angles and arches and checking the use of protective materials and layers to prevent water penetration, cracks, etc;
    • Evaluating and commenting on the adequacy of supporting structures, ventilation and wastewater drainage systems;
    • Conducting buildings final inspections prior to issuing of Occupational Certificates;
    • Informing owner of issues of non-conformity/ problems on site and forwarding details of observations and findings to facilitate problem-solving sequences prior to approval;
    • Attending to resident’s complaints and monitoring and verifying that encroachments onto public spaces are correctly noted by estates department;
    • Issuing compliance notices to facilitate the demolition of illegal constructions/ unsafe buildings due to decay or damages, and/ or corrective measures necessary to address encroachments and aesthetics of buildings;
    • Conducting inspections of illegal/ non-compliant structures to ensure compliance with the approved plans;
    • Coordinating the institution of legal proceedings when unable to obtain compliance with regulations, and acts as a Peace officer when warrants of arrests are executed due to non-appearance of accused in court;
    • Completing details on statutory forms and notices, verifies and approves content and submitting for verification prior to circulation;
    • Collating information from field reports, inspections & contractual documentation for inclusion into management reports;
    • Completing investigative reports, recording details of findings from inspections/ observations and forwards to management for perusal and guidance on unresolved/ pending outcomes;
    • Conducting inspections on dilapidated structures and reporting to the immediate Superior for further appropriate measures;
    • Providing advice to residents for the appointment of the Land Surveyor on matters pertaining to pegs identification and site demarcations;
    • Attending building site meetings and providing advice/directives, Building Regulation requirements & conformity;

    BENEFITS:As per standard conditions of service.

    • Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, certified copy of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to [email protected]. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Friday, 24 October 2025 at 12:00.

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