BUILDING INSPECTOR – Umzingwane Rural District Council 661 views

VACANCY NOTICE

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the following post:

We are looking to hire a qualified Building Inspector for construction and building inspections. As a Building Inspector, you will be required to conduct inspections before, during, and after construction to ensure that the building and construction site complies with safety, structural, and building code regulations. You will also be required to issue violation notices, stop-work orders, and permits for construction.
Reporting to the Planning Technician.

Duties and Responsibilities:
⦁ Conducting land surveys prior to construction.
⦁ Reviewing blueprints and building plans.
⦁ Checking foundation depth and the strength of construction materials.
⦁ Inspecting the building structure, plumbing, electrical, sewerage, and heating systems for safety and specification compliance.
⦁ Maintaining daily construction logs and ensuring that the construction site adheres to all safety codes.
⦁ Measuring dimensions to verify alignment, elevation, and levelling of the building.
⦁ Monitoring plumbing, heating, and electrical installations.
⦁ Issuing of violation notices, penalties and stop-work orders.
⦁ Signing and issuing construction and occupation permits.
Qualifications and Experience:
⦁ National diploma in civil engineering, architecture, or building technology.
⦁ Aged between 25 and 45 years.
⦁ At least 3 years’ work experience in building industry.
⦁ Knowledge of construction design techniques.
⦁ Knowledge of construction materials, plumbing, electrical systems, heating systems, and sewerage systems.
⦁ Knowledge of model building by-laws

Requirements
⦁ Ability to make difficult decisions.
⦁ Ability to read and understand blueprints and construction designs.
⦁ Ability to travel and work irregular hours.
⦁ A good eye for detail