Chief Building Inspector: Building Control - CPLA19448

Closing Date : 2025-06-05
Department : City Planning Department (2019)
Location
City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration
R 470,436 to R 645,324 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type
Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

  • Diploma in Built Environment as per National Building Regulations or relevant equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification
  • 3 - 5 years' experience in built environment

Core Responsibilities:

  • Control the building process by evaluating building plans, conducting building inspections and effecting law enforcement in terms of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act103 of 1977) as amended and other related legislation
  • Improve quality of life and place of the community and boost investor confidence through efficient and effective built environment management
  • Grant or refuse permissions to use buildings before Certificates of Occupancy have been issued in terms of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, the determining of the periods applicable for such permissions and the determining of conditions applicable for such permission
  • Manage law enforcement by ensuring that all contravention investigations are processed within reasonable timeframes and that all contravention notices are issued within reasonable time frames and followed up by the expiry date as prescribed by the Act
  • Manage office registry and archival function. Ensure that the security of applications for approval as well as approved files are sufficiently addressed, so as to comply with approved Council Risk Management Policy. Put in place procedures and systems to ensure that the applicable requirements of the Archives Act are met
  • Ensure effective implementation of Council resolutions with regard to risk
  • Monitor and enforce effective financial control, corporate governance and financial compliance in ensuring efficient resource management
  • Drive an aligned customer service excellence culture, which enables rewarding relationships and allows others to provide exceptional customer service

Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000

Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.