Jobs · KwaZulu-Natal · Human Settlements
Chief Works Inspector (3
year contract)
Closes Wednesday 18 November 2026
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Three-year contract for Chief Works Inspectors in five KwaZulu-Natal districts. Suits people with a built-environment national diploma or N6 and a trade test, plus over 3 years' experience.
- Duties include investigating customer complaints, inspecting work on new projects and existing structures, and checking project documents.
- You will manage contractors on project sites, collect information for the extended public works programme, and supervise Works Inspectors.
- Must-have: Matric plus a National Diploma in Built Environment (or equivalent) or N6, and a passed built-environment trade test.
- Must-have: more than 3 years of appropriate experience and a valid driver's licence.
- Based in eThekwini (South and West), iLembe, uThukela and Amajuba districts. Each district has its own reference number.
- Submit a separate application form for each district you apply for. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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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.
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. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
For attention:Mr. TW Khalishwayo
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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
Notes from the department
NB: Applicants are requested to submit separate application forms for each district they are applying for.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 260 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/330: CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR (X5 POSTS) (3- year contract) SALARY: R413 001 per annum (Level 08) CENTRE: eThekwini District – South Ref No: CWI SOUTH 10/2026 (X1 Post) eThekwini District – West Ref No: CWI WEST 10/2026 (X1 Post) iLembe District Ref No: CWI IL 10/2026 (X1 Post) uThukela District Ref No: CWI UTH 10/2026 (X1 Post) Amajuba District Ref No: CWI AD 10/2026 (X1 Post) 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. 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.