Building Inspector (Permanent) at Breede Valley Municipality

Job Purpose:

• To inspect building works on site, scrutinize building plans and make recommendations related to building control to various stakeholders within the jurisdictional area of Breede Valley Municipality in order to ensure that building works comply with standards, procedures, regulations and specifications in terms of National Building Regulations and Standards Act.

Duties:

• Inspections of excavations for foundations, roofs, sewerages etc. to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Make recommendations regarding building plan applications, as and when required.
• Monitoring of all building work and notices illegal building work.
• Following up on illegal building and preparing Municipal Court documents. 
• Dealing with the general enquiring with regards to building activities and standards.
• Assist the public with building enquiries telephonically and over the counter.

Minimum Requirements:

• A relevant National Diploma qualification as stipulated in the national building regulations in any of the five (5) disciplines: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Management, Building Science, Building Surveying or Quantity Surveying.
• 3 years relevant experience.
• Computer literacy: MS Office.
• Code B driver’s license.
• Eligible to be registered as a Peace Officer (Law Enforcement Officer).
• Must be able to communicate in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages in the Western Cape.
• Building Site Supervisory skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Peace Officer Certificate 

Deadline:18th September,2025