Assistant Director: Building & Land Use _ MN4090/26

REQUIREMENTS

-Grade 12. -Recognised B-Degree in Architecture or Building Science or Relevant Qualification in any of the disciplines as contemplated in Section A16 of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act. -Valid driver’s license. -Registration with relevant regulatory body would be an added advantage. -Project Management & Financial Management skills and experience. -Meet MFMA minimum competency requirements or quality for dispensation. -Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, proven management skills (including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, leadership, conceptual, presentation, conflict management, attention to detail and negotiation skills). -Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. -Computer Literate (MSWord, Excel and PowerPoint). -A hard working, self-motivated individual. -3 to 5 years’ relevant experience in the built environment within Local Government Authority or similar pressurised environment, of which 3 years must in a line management function.

DUTIES

-Examining and approval of all building plans. -Examining and approval of all outdoor advertising and telecommunication mast applications. -Enforce legal compliance through law enforcement in terms of National building regulations and other relevant legislation, policies, and procedures. -Law enforcement duties in terms of attorney liaison, compilation, and referral of illegal matters. -Pre-check all plans for submission. -Examine major developments and assist architects. -Determine fees in accordance with the approved fee structure. -Legal obligations: Approval of all residential and business building plans. -Site Development Plans: Provide comments in relation with the National Building Regulations. -Assist building office staff and building inspectors with technical, internal rules. -Assist and advice public on all queries. -Complete daily sheets for statistic purpose. -Record plan data on the electronic (Papyrus/Citysolve) system. -Keeping of records and compile monthly statistics. -Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management from time to time

SALARY: R 507 912,00 p.a – R 546 840,00p.a (Level 04 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 840 382.16p.a

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 24 APRIL 2026 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for positions on levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435,7557,7569,7432. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.