Building Control Officer Vacancies at Govan Mbeki Municipality

Website Govan Mbeki Municipality

Govan Mbeki Municipality (previously Highveld East Local Municipality) is a local municipality located within the Gert Sibande District of the Mpumalanga province in South Africa.

About Govan Mbeki Municipality

The Govan Mbeki Municipality (previously Highveld East Local Municipality) is a local municipality located within the Gert Sibande District of the Mpumalanga province in South Africa. Its municipal seat is the town of Secunda. Key economic sectors include mining, manufacturing (notably the Sasol synthetic fuel plant in Secunda), and community services. The municipality provides essential services to its residents, including water and sanitation, electricity, waste management, road maintenance, and community services like libraries and recreation facilities. 

Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • National Diploma in Building Science
  • Five (5) years relevant experience preferably with local government
  • Knowledge of Town Planning Ordinances, Financial Regulations, Procedures and Budgeting
  • Knowledge of construction and building principles, materials and methodologies
  • Ability to interpret plans
  • Valid Code EB (08) Driver’s Licence
  • The successful applicant / candidate must possess competencies as published in Annexure A of the Local Government:
  • Municipal Staff Regulations promulgated in Government Gazette 45181 of 20 September 2021

Key Performance Areas

  • Manage the Building Control Section.
  • Approval of Building Plans according to National Building Regulations.
  • Building and rezoning regulation control.
  • Check and verify that design details and construction specifications detailed on building plans conform with regulations prior to approval.
  • Co-ordinate tasks or activities associated with the implementation of procedures and monitor compliance with standard and specifications with regard to new building, additions and renovations to existing structures.
  • Perform specific administrative tasks or activities associated with the updating and maintaining of records or information of work in progress and completed works.
  • Develop the technical understanding of emerging contractors on specific applications, procedures and subsequences applicable to building, constructing and maintenance work.

To apply for this job please visit www.govanmbeki.gov.za.