Chief Building Inspector: Building Control: CPLA19413

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**Overview** This role is for a Chief Building Inspector within the Building Control division of the City of Ekurhuleni. The position involves overseeing the quality and timeliness of building inspections, supervising a team of Building Inspectors, ensuring compliance with the National Building Regulations and related legislation, and managing various building control applications and enforcement activities. **What you will do** * Oversee and conduct quality control of building inspections, ensuring inspections are completed within prescribed timeframes and standards. * Supervise and support Building Inspectors, including work allocation, quality assurance and technical guidance. * Provide technical advice on the interpretation and application of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act and related legislation. * Oversee the assessment of building plans, demolition applications and other building control applications to ensure compliance. * Manage and make recommendations on the issue or refusal of Certificates of Occupancy and permission to occupy buildings in accordance with applicable legislation. * Manage building control enforcement and compliance, including action against unauthorised, unsafe or non-compliant building work. * Oversee demolition applications and ensure that demolitions are properly authorised and comply with municipal and legal requirements. * Engage with property owners, professionals, applicants and other stakeholders and provide clear advice on building control requirements. * Monitor inspection performance, maintain accurate records and consolidate building control statistics and reports. * Support effective governance, risk management, financial control and continuous improvement within the Building Control function. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Management, Building Science, Building Surveying or Quantity Surveying as per National Building Regulations NQF Level 6 qualification. * Background in Building Control. * 3 years’ experience in Built Control. At least 2 years spent in a supervisory role in the building industry. **Who should apply** Candidates should hold an NQF Level 6 National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Management, Building Science, Building Surveying, or Quantity Surveying. Essential qualifications include a background in Building Control and a minimum of 3 years of experience in Built Control, with at least 2 of those years in a supervisory capacity within the building industry. The ideal candidate will be proficient in technical oversight, regulatory interpretation, team supervision, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance within the building control sector. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/chief-building-inspector-building-control-cpla19413-city-of-ekurhuleni Source: myjobmag

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