Building & Land Use Control Officer _ MN3946/25

REQUIREMENTS

-Grade 12. -Recognised Diploma or Relevant Qualification in any of the disciplines as contemplated in Section A16 of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act. -Qualified artisan in a building trade will be an added advantage. -Qualified and trained Law Enforcement Officer (Peace Officer) will be an added advantage. -Meet MFMA minimum Competency requirements or qualify for dispensation will be an added advantage. -Computer Literate (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint). -Valid driver’s licence. -Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, (including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, leadership, conceptual, presentation, conflict management, attention to detail and negotiation skills). -Project management and financial management skills will be an added advantage. -Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. -3 to 5 years’ relevant experience/ in the built environment.

DUTIES

-Examining and recommending for the approval of building plans, telecommunication, and outdoor advertising applications in terms of the national building regulations, town planning schemes and other relevant legislation, policies and procedures. -Perform building site inspections. -Respond to verbal and telephonic queries from departments and members of public. -Responsible for monthly reports, data capturing and statistics. -Ensure legal compliance in terms of relevant legislation, policies and procedures. -Law enforcement duties including Peace Officer’s duties and Attorney Liaison. -Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as instructed by management from time to time.

SALARY          R 390 120,00 p.a – R484 704,00p.a ( Level 6/5 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

                        Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 649 148,32p.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: 04 AUGUST 2025 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.