CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR

Department of Human Settlements

Reference number: CWI
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: iLembe District
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 18 November 2026
Circular: No 39 of 2026

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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

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.

Where to send your application

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. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs FOR ATTENTION : Mr. TW Khalishwayo

Enquiries

related to the above-mentioned posts can be directed to: eThekwini District (South) – Mr. WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627 eThekwini District (West) – Mr. WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627 iLembe District – Mr. WM Shange Tel No: (031) 319 3627 uThukela District – Mr. MF Yengwa Tel No: (033) 845 2021 Amajuba District – Ms. HNG Madi Tel No: (031) 336 5223

Note

NB: Applicants are requested to submit separate application forms for each district they are applying for.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 30 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 October 2026.