Chief Works Inspector (X6 Posts)
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements
- Location
- uMzinyathi District Ref No: CWI UMZ 09/2026, KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary
- R413 001 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 07 Oct 2026
Posted today
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
How to apply
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How to apply: Applications must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison Passage, 353-363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001 Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, post 34/229. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Job description
Requirements:
Applicants must be in possession of Matric plus a National Diploma in Built environment or equivalent or N6 and a passed trade test in built environment. More than 3 years appropriate experience. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of National Building Regulations; Knowledge of NHBRC Home Building Manual; Knowledge of SABS specification on building material; Technical knowledge, Knowledge of Project Management principles, Numeracy skills; Literacy skills; Driving skills; Operating equipment skills; Language skills; Project management skills; Financial management skills; Service oriented; Ability to work under pressure; Flexible to work extra hours; Team work oriented; Receptive to suggestions and new ideas; Open to challenges; Integrity and honesty.
Duties:
The successful candidate will perform the following Key Performance Areas: Identify needs and requirements of new work and repairs through the investigation of customer complaints and new service required; Render an inspection service of work done on new projects and existing structures; Analyze and compile relevant project documents for new and existing structures; Manage the activates of contractors on project sites; Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works programme; Supervise the performance and conduct of Works Inspectors.
Notes:
NB: Applicants are requested to submit applications for each district in a separate application form.
Enquiries: related to the above-mentioned posts can be directed to: uMzinyathi District – Mr. MF Yengwa Tel No: (033) 845 2020 Zululand District – Ms. Nolwazi Nombela Tel No: (031) 336 5223 uMkhanyakude District – Mr. Thabo Makeleni Tel No: (035) 572 1038 King Cetshwayo District – Mr. Njabulo Khanyezi at +27 0 111 0090