BUILDING SURVEYOR (BUILDING INSPECTIONS) (2 POSTS)

City of Tshwane•Tallahassee, FL

15d

About The Position

To control the building process by doing inspections in terms of the National Building Regulations and related legislation, to initiate the law enforcement process and to assist the building public with advice

Requirements

An appropriate career-related tertiary qualification (three-year diploma or degree) in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Management, Building Science, Building Surveying or Quantity Surveying or any other study field related to the position
At least two years’ relevant working experience in a building control environment in local government
A valid Code B driving licence with own vehicle
Computer literacy
Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Responsibilities

Inspect buildings and building work to control the quality and safety of structures in compliance with the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act 103 of 1977) as well as other related legislation
Study building plans to ensure compliance with SABS 0400 and relevant codes
Conduct site inspections to ensure that the building plan and site correlate
Conduct foundation inspections, open sewerage inspections and final building inspections
Approve occupation of buildings or parts of buildings to ensure compliance with the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977
Enquire into complaints received from the general public, other sections, City departments and councillors
Follow up on complaints from the public and other parties as named above and follow up with notices and court reports
Initiate the law enforcement process by identifying contraventions by doing proactive policing in respective areas
Actively police areas of Tshwane and identify transgressions
Prosecute transgressions and follow up on expired contravention notices for the purpose of taking cases to court
Conduct inspections with regard to demolition, building line encroachments and height restriction relaxation of sites
Issue occupation certificates for above-mentioned purposes
Investigate and report on land use rights with regard to businesses on residential premises from time to time
Train newly appointed building surveyors in accordance with the National Building Regulations and other related legislation
Provide training to newly appointed building surveyors, health inspectors and students from various technical universities and universities
Finalise building files and compile statistical reports (updated daily and finalised monthly)