MOSSEL BAY MUNICIPALITY
Mossel Bay Municipality, an employer committed to equal employment, invites persons
to apply for the undermentioned vacancy
ASSISTANT BUILDING INSPECTOR
BUILDING DEVELOPMENT
(PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
MOSSEL BAY
PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
APPLICANTS RESIDING WITHIN THE MOSSEL BAY MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES SHALL
RECEIVE PREFERENCE
ONLY HARDCOPY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
(Relevant proof / documentation and relevant completed application form must accompany application.
No late submissions will be accepted)
• National Diploma in the Building Environment or equivalent NQF Level 6 Qualification
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ building industry experience
• Computer literate (MS Office applications)
• Code B driver’s license
• Proficient in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape
• Proof of access to a private vehicle for inspections/duties to accompany application
• Proof of clean criminal record (not older than 6 months) or application thereof to
accompany application
• Knowledge of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act
• A technical and operational understanding of Building Control functions
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies relating to Land Use Management and the
Building Control function
• Physically fit and able-bodied
• Able to work in inclement weather conditions
• Required to work overtime or attend meetings after normal office hours when required
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
• Qualified Peace Officer
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• Building development control • Building inspectorate customer centricity • Legal
administration • Negotiating and influencing • Ethics and professionalism • Organisational
awareness • Problem solving • Planning and organising • Information management •
Interpersonal relationships • Communication • Service delivery • Resilience • Change
readiness • Learning orientation • Accountability and ethical conduct • Team orientation •
Direction setting • Coaching and mentoring • Impact and influence
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Inspect building sites and operations to ensure compliance with legislation and offer
assistance to owners, contractors and professionals
• Perform preliminary, foundation, drainage, gulley and other relevant inspections
• Report illegal building operations to immediate Superior
• Issue contravention notices and open court files for legal action
• Report on the state of municipal infrastructure, machinery and equipment to immediate
Superior during routine inspections
• Conduct routine inspections on all non-approved building plans and issue notices for
illegal building work
• Investigate and solve enquiries and complaints
• Building control administration and reports
• Liaise with, inform and educate various stakeholders on municipal requirements, building
regulations and relevant legislation
SALARY SCALE: All-inclusive total package of ±R371 346,85 – R470 493,02
per annum. Benefits eg medical aid scheme, pension fund,
group life scheme, 13th cheque included.
A monthly scarce skills allowance may be payable to
qualifying employees as per the relevant policy.
BASIC SALARY: R257 462,04 – R334 201,20 per annum (T9)
CLOSING DATE: 7 MARCH 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 forms 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.
• 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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