● Grade 12 ● A relevant National Diploma (NQF6) qualification as stipulated in the national building regulations ● 3-5 years’ building industry experience ● Eligible to be registered as a Peace Officer.
Code EB Driver’s license ● Proficiency in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape(read, write and speak) ● Computer Literate (MS Applications) ● Applied knowledge of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, No 103 of 1977 ● Demonstrated technical and operational understanding of the Building Control functions including the technical natures of the Tracking Systems ● Applied knowledge of law regulations and policies relating to Land Use Management and the Building Control functions ● Excellent analytic skills ● High level of responsibility and confidentiality ●Ability to give attention to detail; ●Ability to deal with conflict ● Good human relations, interpersonal and communication skills ● Ability to work under pressure.
● Coordinate sequences associated with monitoring compliance with standards, procedures, regulations and specifications encompassed in Building Control and Town Planning legislation ● Check and verify design details and construction specifications detailed in building plans ● Asses building plans for compliance with prescribed requirements ● Undertake specific tests at various stages of construction to check tolerances, compaction, etc. and compare findings with stipulated specifications/ requirements ● Evaluate and comment on the adequacy of supporting structures, ventilation and waste water drainage systems ● Participate in specific meetings (Departmental Committee, Community Forums, etc.) providing comments and opinions on matters affecting or concerning the functionality ● Attends to the investigation of enquiries/complaints relating to building control activities. Keep abreast of developments, emerging trends and latest technologies in the profession.
•Building Development Control: Ability to pre-empt or respond to safety and security problems in the development of a building / or buildings.
•Building Inspectorate Customer Centricity: Ability of focus on the customer and provide a high-quality service that is tailored to meet differing needs in the communities served.
•Legal Administration: Gathers information from a range of sources and analyses data to identify problems and issues in order to make effective decisions.
•Negotiation and Influencing: Ability to persuade and influence others using logic and sell solutions that will be accepted.
•Ethics and Professionalism: The ability to identify and deal with ethical issues and conflicts of interest.
Information to Consider
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and competency assessment and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal record will be verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all Financial Interests.
General application forms are available in the application section. The application for this job is available at the bottom of this page. A comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be hand delivered/couriered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, 1 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay or posted to Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay; 6600.
Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Please take note:
- Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
- No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
- Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
- Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area
If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.