Principal Building Inspector

ELIGIBILITY

Suitably qualified candidates

CLOSING DATE

25.09.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

SPE 79/26 Ext

SALARY

R616 161 – R665 482 p.a

DEPARTMENT

Development Management

DIRECTORATE

SPATIAL PLANNING AND

ENVIRONMENT

Principal Building Inspector

Requirements

• A relevant National Diploma qualification as stipulated in

the national building regulations;

• More than 8 years’ building industry experience;
• A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate supervisory experience;
• Eligibility for registration as a Peace Officer (Law Enforcement

Officer);

• Knowledge of the National Building Regulations, Building

Standards Act, and other applicable legislation; Knowledge

of the criminal prosecution process;

• Computer literacy in MS Office applications;
• Willingness to work flexible hours; and
• A valid Code B Driver’s license.

Key Performance Areas

• Supervise the building inspectorate;
• Undertake duties involved in the building development

process;

• Perform site/counter duty;
• Undertake site inspections to ensure compliance with

relevant legislation;

• Perform legal administrative functions;
• Manage staff administration; and make recommendations

regarding building plan applications, as and when required

Development Management is recruiting positions available in both a

new Strategic Development Hub (SDH) as well as in its 8

District offices.

Strategic Development Hub

The new Strategic Development Hub will provide a dedicated,

specialist service for high-value and high-impact development

applications, ensuring that projects of strategic importance to the

City receive focused coordination and the appropriate level of

technical expertise. The Hub, based in Cape Town Central Business

Area for the time being, will manage complex private-sector

and public-sector developments through a coordinated,

multi-disciplinary model, with dedicated capacity to streamline

decision-making, resolve interdepartmental issues and provides a

relationship-led interface with applicants. This differentiated