Building Inspector (Occupation Code : 335913)
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Description
Inspects buildings to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and advises on building requirements.
Tasks
Ensuring that building projects meets the structural, safety, fire protection, energy saving and accessibility requirements of the National Building Regulations by conducting site inspections.Co-ordinating site inspections with other departments i.e. Fire, Health, Sewerage etc.
Advising on building related issues specifically with regard to approved building plans, to reduce technical risks and prevent construction errors.
Assuring that building projects achieve legal building certification and issuing Certificates of Occupancy.
Preparing site inspection reports and legal notices in cases of unauthorised building work or building regulation contraventions, and serving legal notices in the correct manner.
Attending court hearings as necessary.
Addressing complaints and responding to building development related correspondence in an effective and efficient manner.
Undertaking site inspections relating to Hoarding and demolition permit applications.
Alternate Occupation Names
Building Certifier
Construction Inspector
Building Surveyor
Building Site Inspector
Learning Pathways
Learnership 1
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Further Education and Training Certificate NQF Level 3 or Grade 11
Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 are required.
Step 2 : Learnerships
- Learnership - Supervision of Construction NQF Level 4
Step 3 : Admission Requirements 2
- Relevant Qualification
Auctioneering in a particular specialist field such as art, real estate, agriculture, antiques or jewellery may require a qualification in the relevant field.
Step 4 : Workplace experience
- Workplace experience
It is necessary to acquire 5 years of workplace experience in the building and construction industry before you can apply to a local municipality for a position as a building inspector.
Related Occupation 2
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- National Senior Certificate
The National Senior Certificate is also known as a Grade 12 Certificate.
Step 2 : Occupation Regulations
- SAHITA Certificate of Competency for Home Inspectors
The South African Home Inspection Training Academy (SAHITA) provides training and assessment for their Certificate of Competency, which allows you to work as a Home Inspector.
Certificate 3
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- National Senior Certificate
The National Senior Certificate is also known as a Grade 12 Certificate.
Step 2 : Occupation Regulations
- SAHITA Certificate of Competency for Home Inspectors
The South African Home Inspection Training Academy (SAHITA) provides training and assessment for their Certificate of Competency, which allows you to work as a Home Inspector.