● A relevant National Diploma (NQF6) qualification as stipulated in the national building regulations ● 5 – 8 years’ building industry experience ● Eligibility to be registered as a Peace Officer will be an added advantage.
Code B 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 in terms of National Building Regulations and SABS Codes of practice ● Asses building plans for compliance with prescribed requirements ● Perform building and drainage inspections ● Perform illegal building inspections ● Perform physical inspection of foundation, roofs and sewage infrastructure to ensure building activities are according to approved plans ● Ensure repairs and renovations are completed within specific timeframes and the workmanship conforms to laid down standards of quality ● Perform preliminary town planning checks ● Verifying building line compliance ● Prepare plans and documentation for approval meetings ● Partake in plans approval meetings to ensure the effective and efficient approval of plans ● Obtain relevant property information ● Handle the preparation of all statistics, rates and property transfer clearances ● Verify compliance in terms of approved plans and NBR and certification of these with regard to; foundation, floor slab, roof, drains and final completion ● Monitoring compliance with administrative and reporting requirements and activates specific sequences / provide direction to contractors / departmental teams on resolution of referred problems associated with inaccurate data or information hindering processing in related departments ● Perform specific administrative tasks / activities associated with the updating and maintaining records / information of work in progress and completed works.
•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.