Chief Building Inspector: Building Control: CPLA19413 at City of Ekurhuleni

Minimum Requirements :

• National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Management, Building Science, Building Surveying or Quantity Surveying as per National Building Regulations NQF Level 6 qualification
• Background in Building Control
• 3 years’ experience in Built Control. At least 2 years spent in a supervisory role in the building industry.

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee and conduct quality control of building inspections, ensuring inspections are completed within prescribed timeframes and standards.
• Supervise and support Building Inspectors, including work allocation, quality assurance and technical guidance.
• Provide technical advice on the interpretation and application of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act and related legislation.
• Oversee the assessment of building plans, demolition applications and other building control applications to ensure compliance.
• Manage and make recommendations on the issue or refusal of Certificates of Occupancy and permission to occupy buildings in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Manage building control enforcement and compliance, including action against unauthorised, unsafe or non-compliant building work.
• Oversee demolition applications and ensure that demolitions are properly authorised and comply with municipal and legal requirements.
• Engage with property owners, professionals, applicants and other stakeholders and provide clear advice on building control requirements.
• Monitor inspection performance, maintain accurate records and consolidate building control statistics and reports.
• Support effective governance, risk management, financial control and continuous improvement within the Building Control function.