Senior Building Inspector (Admin) at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Qualifications and experience required:

• Registered Architectural Technician and/or Building Inspector.
• A valid Code B driver’s licence.
• Basic computer skills.
• Three years’ relevant work experience.

Key attributes and competencies:

• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English and at least one other official local language.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• A very high level of attention to detail.
• Good organisational, problem-solving, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to monitor health and safety requirements in terms of the OSH Act during inspections.
• As part of the selection process, the recommended candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination at the Municipality’s Occupational Health and Safety Division.

Job purpose:

• Coordinating and controlling Building Administrative sequences associated with monitoring compliance with standards, procedures, regulations, and specifications encompassed in National Building Regulations and Town Planning Schemes with regard to the submission of building plans for approval and coordinating and controlling the administrative duties affecting the building plans’ approval processes.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.