Department:ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
SPATIAL PLANNING
Division:Built Environment and
Enforcement
Section:Physical Development Services
Location:Pretoria Central
Post Title: WORKS INSPECTOR
Reference Code: ECDE201-2025 (E)
Closing Date: 27.11.2025
This Position All categories
Seeks to Attract :
Job Level: T11
Scale: R400 944,00 – R556 836,00 per annum
Estimated R543 294,00 – R741 715,00 per annum
Remuneration
Package:
Job Purpose To conduct supervision and quality control of workmanship and
materials on construction sites and liaise with contractors,
professional teams and departments
Application An appropriate career-related qualification in Building Science,
Requirements: Building Management, Building Surveying, Construction Management
or any other study field related to the building environment
At least two years’ relevant working experience in the building
environment in a local government
Supervisory experience on a building site will be an added
advantage
A valid Code B driving licence with own vehicle
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite)
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
Personal Attention to detail: Ability to accurately and precisely apply
Attributes/ classification schemes to ensure consistent methods of organising
Competencies: and create descriptive records with a view to making them
accessible to users
Communication: Capacity to listen attentively, grasp issues,
present information in a clear manner and respond appropriately
to verbal and written communication of others
Workplace safety: Ability to identify and correct conditions that
affect employee safety
Discipline-specific skills: Ability to show a satisfactory level
of technical skill, knowledge, experience and qualifications
relevant to the role with a good understanding of the National
Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act 103 of
1977) and the South African National Standards (SANS) 10400 and
the application thereof
Planning and organising: Ability to plan activities within
specific time frames and then execute these activities according
to plan
Action orientation: Ability to display high work ethic in setting
and achieving challenging goals, meeting deadlines and keeping
promises, manifesting in the individual’s ability to stay focused
on task and be energetic, persistent and reliable
Primary Fuctions : Supervise contractors to build according to approved drawings and
specifications
Assist architectural professionals and quantity surveyors with
building measurements and other building-related information
Inspect building work and do quality control checks
Ensure that building lines and servitudes are not violated
Ensure that building plans and building work correspond
Check levels, heights and excavations
Check specifications, drawings and details
Identify mistakes made by builders and help to rectify these
Ensure that damp-proof course and brick force are built correctly
Pressure test sewer systems and check levels
Ensure that materials comply with SABS standards
Position ID(s) : S70001512
Enquiries : Christo Geldenhuys (012 358 8446) or Adwoa Agyei (012 358 7825)