Chief Building Inspector – Building Control

About the role

The Chief Building Inspector leads a team of Building Inspectors to ensure compliance with the National Building Regulations and the Building Standards Act. The role involves evaluating building plans, conducting inspections, and enforcing legislation to safeguard building safety.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct quality control of building inspections, ensuring timely completion and adherence to standards.
• Supervise Building Inspectors, allocate work, provide technical guidance and ensure quality assurance.
• Interpret and apply the National Building Regulations and related legislation, offering technical advice to stakeholders.
• Assess building plans, demolition applications and other control submissions for compliance.
• Recommend issuance or refusal of Certificates of Occupancy and manage enforcement actions against non‑compliant work.

Required profile

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Management, Building Science, Building Surveying or Quantity Surveying.
• Background in Building Control with at least three years of experience, including two years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of the National Building Regulations, Building Standards Act and related legislation.