BUILDING INSPECTOR (BUILDING DEVELOPMENT)

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bMOSSEL BAY MUNICIPALITY
Mossel Bay Municipality, an employer committed to equal employment, invites persons
to apply for the undermentioned vacancy
BUILDING INSPECTOR
BUILDING DEVELOPMENT
(PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
MOSSEL BAY
PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
APPLICANTS RESIDING WITHIN THE WESTERN CAPE MAY RECEIVE PREFERENCE

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
(Relevant proof / documentation and relevant completed application form must accompany application.
No late submissions will be accepted)

• Relevant Technical Qualification (NQF Level 6) as stipulated in the National Building
  Regulations
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ building industry experience
• Computer literate (MS Office applications)
• Valid Code B driving licence
• Proof of clean criminal record (not older than 6 months) and eligible to register as a
  Peace Officer
• Proof of own vehicle or proof of access to a private vehicle for inspections/duties
  to accompany application
• Proficient in at least two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape
• Required to work afterhours, should the need arise
• Physically fit and able-bodied with the ability to work in all weather conditions
• Good knowledge of the National Building Regulations, applicable legislation and policies

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Peace Officer
• At least 3 years’ building control experience specifically in Local Government

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Building development control • Building inspectorate customer centricity • Legal
  administration • Negotiation and influencing • Ethics and professionalism • Organisational
  awareness • Problem solving • Planning and organising • Information management
• Interpersonal relationships • Communication • Service delivery orientation • Resilience
• Change readiness • Learning orientation • Accountability and ethical conduct • Team
  orientation • Direction setting • Coaching and mentoring • Impact and influence

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Monitor compliance with regulations and specifications in terms of the National Building
  Regulations, SANS Codes of Practice and municipal by-laws
• Perform building inspections
• Report illegal building operations to immediate supervisor
• Issue contravention notices and open court files for legal action
• Conduct inspections for purposes of business license applications
• Carry out administrative duties to ensure effective inspection processes and approvals
• Conduct the function of peace officer by serving summonses and fines
• Process cancellation of building plans
• Ad-hoc inspections on requests from various municipal departments
• Attend to enquiries and complaints from the public

SALARY SCALE: All-inclusive total package of ±R418 854,02 – R532 138,52
per annum. Benefits eg medical aid scheme, pension fund,
group life scheme, 13th cheque included.
BASIC SALARY: R294 232,56 – R381 914,88 per annum (T10)
A monthly scarce skills allowance may be payable to
qualifying employees as per the relevant policy.

CLOSING DATE: 13 JUNE 2025
(No applications received after 13h00 will be accepted)

GENERAL:

• Application forms are available on the Municipal website (www.mosselbay.gov.za) or electronically available from the
  contact persons mentioned hereunder.
• Applications completed on the official application form and accompanied by a comprehensive CV, which will be
  regarded as confidential, may be hand-delivered to the Mossel Bay Municipality HR department (Old Power Station
  Building, Santos Beach, Mossel Bay). For posts advertised internally and/or locally (within the boundaries of the
  Mossel Bay Municipality), only hardcopy applications will be accepted. Electronic applications accompanied by
  the official application form and a comprehensive CV (preferably as one combined PDF document) may be emailed to admin@mosselbay.gov.za in the event that the advert does not specify that only hardcopy applications
  will be accepted. These conditions are compulsory and failing to comply will automatically lead to disqualification of
  the applicant.
• Note that the relevant official application form must be completed in full. Failure to submit such completed application form
  and/or attach certified copies and other required documentation will lead to immediate disqualification.
• Original certified copies (not older than 6 months) of proof of qualifications and other required documentation must
  accompany the CV and application form.
• Candidates who qualify for pre-screening may be subjected and required to undergo a theoretical and/or practical test,
  including a driving skills test.
• Candidates qualifying for pre-screening (practical assessments) who applied electronically must provide the original
  certified copies of qualifications and other required documentation on or before the date of the practical test.
• Successful applicants may be required to undergo a baseline/entry medical evaluation to determine whether he/she is fit
  for duty, and in such instance the employment will be subject to him/her being declared fit for such duty.
• Further details are obtainable from Ms N De Wet/Ms F Mpondo/Ms C Daniels at telephone number (044) – 6065000.
• If applicants are not contacted within 3 months of the closing date, it can be accepted that they were not successful.
• The Mossel Bay Municipality is committed to comply to the requirements of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of
  1998, for the advancement of previously disadvantaged and disabled persons, and therefore encourage persons
  from these groups to apply.
• Notwithstanding any representations to the contrary, no employment contract will come into effect until a written
  offer has been made by the Municipality to, and accepted by, the applicant.

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