CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - BUILDING INSPECTOR, CHIEF PLANS EXAMINER, MANAGER LAND USE MANAGEMENT

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 
• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV). 
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• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required. 
 
DISCLAIMER
• The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer. 
• By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. 
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgement of any kind shall not be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment. 
• The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website. 
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BUILDING INSPECTOR 
Department: Development Planning 
Branch: Building Development Management 
Designation: Building Inspector 
Remuneration: R24 119.71 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12/NQF level 4 with a National Diploma (NQF level 6) in building discipline i.e. Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Management, Building Science, Building surveying and Quantity Surveying; 
• 1 - 3 years’ relevant work experience; 
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, No 1977, other applicable legislation and Council By-Laws; 
• Computer literacy (functional knowledge of MS Office packages and operating systems); and 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 
 
Job Description:
Inspect building operations in developed and undeveloped areas in order to control the quality and safety of structures and ensures compliance to the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, No 103 of 1977 and other relevant regulations and By-Laws. Enforcement of contraventions of the NBR and illegal building activities. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Make and forward inputs on work improvements to the Chief Building Inspector. 
• Carry out mandatory inspections, i.e. foundation, drainage, roof, interim and final inspection required in terms of the National Building Regulations. 
• Carry out various inspections and spot checks in response to requests, queries and complaints from councillor, management, other departments, and members of the public. 
• Facilitate the enforcement of contraventions of the National Building Regulations and illegal building activities. 
• Maintain records of building inspection activities in the allocated region. 
• Refer complicated and difficult queries and plan inspections to the Chief Building Inspector. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including the General Public, Professionals (e.g. Engineers, Architects and Developers), Council Department, Regional Offices, Municipal Owned Entities and Agencies and Provincial and Local Government. 
• Perform various ad-hoc duties delegated by the Chief Building Inspector from time to time. Compile and submit building statistics as and when required. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Good negotiation and conflict management skills; 
• Good problem-solving skills and information gathering skills; 
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and excellent planning, organising and time management skills; 
• Ability to operate in a highly intensive customer service and public interface environment with continued pressure to deliver high quality work standards; 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
 
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. 
 
The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. 
 
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Pasela Gamede 
Tel No: (011) 407 6584 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1Ec3REvmwSgexTPgUaitTFwew554  
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 19 OCTOBER 2022 
 
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: 
• Credit Record, 
• CV validation and 
• Employment record verification, 
• Criminal check, and 
• Identity validation. 
 
 
 

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CHIEF PLANS EXAMINER 
Department: Development Planning 
Branch: Building Development Management 
Designation: Chief Plans Examiners 
Remuneration: R29 850.81 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 plus a National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering; Architecture, Building Management, Building Science, Building Survey; Quantity Surveying or related Field is required at NQF level 6; 
• 3 – 4 years’ experience in the building environment with at least 2 years at supervisory level; 
• Knowledge of the local provincial and national political and legislative framework and dynamic; 
• Knowledge of public policy. 
• Knowledge of the City of Johannesburg Council rules and procedures; 
• Knowledge of Batho Pele philosophy, principal and intent (culture of Citizenship); 
• Planning Legislation; 
• Must have valid driver’s license. 
 
Primary Function:
Supervise and lead the examination and administration team in examining, scrutinizing, assessing, filling, registration and take decision on building plans in compliance with the Council service delivery commitments, the National Building Regulation as stipulated in the SABS 0400 Code of Practice, Council By-Laws, and other applicable legislation. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Lead the planning and development of a comprehensive Building Development Management Strategy, Plan and System for the City; 
• Oversee the development and monitoring of Organisational and employee performance management systems to ensure achievement of performance targets within prescribed timelines; 
• Develop tighter uniformity and synergy between strategy and M&E reporting and support informed decision-making by the executive; 
• Lead stakeholder engagement and management. 
• Supervise the building plans examination, assessment and approval process; 
• Manage and coach staff in the performance Management unit to ensure that all staff meet the departments objectives in line with broader organisational objectives and requirements. 
• Manage and monitor assets and resource of the directorate. 
• Practice good governance and management of risk. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy and excellent planning, organising and time management skills; 
• Ability to operate in a highly intensive customer service and public interface environment with continued pressure to deliver high quality work standards; 
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail and quality focused; 
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism; 
• Impact and Influence according to City’s protocols, legislation, and standards 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); 
• Proficiency in using database and statistical software is required as well as strong skills in excel, Word, PowerPoint and mobile technologies to report data; 
• Coordination skills; 
• Time Management skills; 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders; 
 
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1DSHveZAfQ_2vZe2gI6WUzAew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Tiyani Maringa 
Tel No: 011 407 6514 
 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 19 0CTOBER 2022 
 
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: 
• Credit Record, CV validation, Employment record verification, Criminal check, and Identity validation.


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MANAGER LAND USE MANAGEMENT 
Department: Development Planning 
Branch: Land Use Development Management 
Designation: Manager Land Use Management 
Remuneration: R42 403.53 pm (basic salary excluding benefits) 
Location: Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12/NQF level 4 with a bachelor’s degree in Town Planning / Regional Planning or related field is required at NQF level 7. 
• 5 years experience in the field of town and regional planning of which 2 years should be at management level (management environment and supervision responsibility of staff. 
• Knowledge of the local provincial and national political and legislative framework 
• Knowledge of public policy. 
• Knowledge of the City of Johannesburg Council rules and procedures; 
• Knowledge of Batho Pele philosophy, principal, and intent (culture of Citizenship); 
• Planning Legislation; 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 
 
Job Description:
The Manager of Land Use Management is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the allocation and assessment of town planning [development] applications submitted to land use Management and the provision of sound planning and land development advice in accordance with the approved council policies and guidelines and relevant Town planning legislation in operation [City of Johannesburg Municipal By-law and Land use Scheme], to ensure efficient management of the planning area responsibility for and related functions
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Manage the planning and development of a comprehensive Land Use Management Strategy, plan, and System for City. 
• Oversee the development and monitoring of organizational and employee performance management systems to ensure the achievement of performance targets within the prescribed timeline 
• Manage and comply with uniformity and synergy between strategy and M&E reporting and support informed decision-making by the executive 
• Lead stakeholder engagement and management 
• To manage the process of assessment, evaluation, and decision-making of town planning applications for all categories of development applications. 
• Manage and coach staff in the unit to ensure that all staff meets the department's objectives in line with broader organisational objectives and requirements. 
• Manage and monitor assets and resources of the directorate. 
• Manage the database and refine electronic development Applications Systems (TAS-Town Planning Applications System) records /reports. 
• Practice good governance and management of risk. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. 
• Ability to operate in highly intensive customer service and public interface environments with continued pressure to deliver high-quality work standards. 
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality focus; 
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism; 
• Impact and Influence according to City’s protocols, legislation, and standards 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel); 
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analysis, data management (maintaining a database, quality control measures), and the presentation of results for the identification of best practices and to inform decision-making. 
• Proficiency in using database and statistical software is required as well as strong skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and mobile technologies to report data; 
• Coordination skills; 
• Time Management skills; 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders; 
 
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. 
 
The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. 
 
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Hilda Cooper 
Tel No: (011) 407 6579 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1zgY4xzEsSv2MpxHemY_9Kwew554  
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
 
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 19 0CTOBER 2022 
 
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position in the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: 
• Credit Record, CV validation, and Employment record verification, 
• Criminal check, and Identity validation.

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