Technician at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• Relevant National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building Science, Quantity Surveying or a related Built Environment discipline.
• Computer Literacy: MS Office
• 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience
• Registration as a Candidate Building Inspector with SACPCMP
• A valid Code EB driver’s licence & Professional Drivers Permit (P): Code B

Key Performance Areas

• Evaluates the technical compliance of projects funded through the USDG, HSDG, ISUPG, and related grants to ensure alignment with policy frameworks, the MFMA, DORA, and integrated human settlements objectives, National Building Regulations, NHBRC standards and municipal specifications
• Monitors, evaluates, and reports on project progress against grant targets, conducts site and core house inspections, monitor construction progress and prepares technical reports to ensure quality and compliance.
• Carries out site inspections, investigates compliance with building standards, specifications, National Building Regulations, and by- laws, identify construction defects and non-compliance, support practical completion inspections and beneficiary handovers and addresses technical queries and complaints.
• Records site instructions and inspection findings, monitors contractor and subcontractor performance, assist the Programme Manager and Construction Manager with the coordination and implementation of construction-related activities, and participates in Housing Project Engagement Committee, Technical Team, and site meetings.
• Manages technical documentation, evaluates state funding applications, provide technical and administrative support throughout the project lifecycle, and maintains project records to ensure timely administration and compliance with record management and archival requirement

CLOSING DATE 30.10.2026