Senior Building Control Officer/Inspector at Swartland Local Municipality

Requirements:

• Full knowledge of the Building Control function
• Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape (read, write and speak)
• Sound Knowledge of the National Building Regulations and Building Standard Act, No 103 of 1977
• Must maintain confidentiality
• Management skills
• Well mannered, disciplined and good reasoning skills
• Broad knowledge of laws, regulations and Policies related to Land Use management and the Building Control Function
• Be able to work independently
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Be able to work with all spheres of clients
• Good problem solving skills
• Well develop skills in writing, drawing and calculation
• Sound knowledge of building legislation and techniques
• Knowledge of green building environment
• Law enforcement officer/Peace Officer or eligible to be registered
• Ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of Town Planning and Fire Safety Regulations
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Technical and Operational understanding of the Building Control Functions including the technical natures of Tracking Systems.

Qualification:

• A relevant National Diploma qualification as stipulated in the National Building Regulations;
• Computer literacy: MS Office;
• Driver’s License: Code EB; and
• Eligible to be registered as a Peace Officer (Law Enforcement Officer).

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years building industry experience.

Job Purpose:

• To perform the duties and the responsibilities of the Chief Building Control Officer as delegated required in terms of Act 103/1977, and to provide architectural expertise and professional advice on aesthetic complications of development and to uphold the heritage of the Municipal.
• Manages, enforces, Coordinates and control the key performance area associated with Building Control and building inspections in accordance with the National Building Regulations and SANS odes of Practice, prepares and presents investigational report, processes and issues compliance notices and warrants of arrest in order to align practices and ensure that laid down standards and requirements are complied with.
• Executes the key performance areas associated with monitoring compliance with standards, procedures and specifications in terms of the National Building Regulations, SANS Codes relevant zoning scheme regulations, legislation and bylaws of Practice with regards to approved building plans and building construction in progress, prepares and presents investigational reports, processes and issues compliance notices to align practices.
• Perform the duties of the Building Control Officer as required in terms of Act 103 of 1977 and to provide architectural expertise and professional advice on aesthetic complications of development and uphold the heritage in the Swartland Municipality Area
• Manages the Building Control area function by developing strategies and make recommendations to Council regarding any plan specifications and documents submitted in accordance with 7(1) for approval by the Municipality.

Key Performance Areas:

• Statutory function
• Provide technical advice and guidance
• Liaising
• Strategic area management
• Planning and reporting
• Procedures, systems and controls
• Main administrative area management functions
• Delegated powers
• Confidentiality
• Research 

Deadline:5th January,2026