DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Human Settlements

Chief Works Inspector (X5 POSTS) (3- year contract)

Salary or stipendR413 001 per annum (Level 08)

The Department of Human Settlements is looking for a Chief Works Inspector (X5 POSTS) (3- year contract). This is a contract role based in KwaZulu-Natal.

eThekwini District – SouthApplications close 13 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/330, page 260

Reference number
CWI SOUTH 10/2026 (X1 Post) eThekwini District – West
Appointment
Contract
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date
13 November 2026
Number of posts
5
Job level
08
Centre
eThekwini District – South

What you will need

  • 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.
  • A valid driver’s licence.
  • Knowledge,

Experience

More than 3 years appropriate experience.

Driver's licence

A valid driver’s licence.

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.

Key responsibilities

  • 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
  • analyse 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.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: related to the above-mentioned posts can be directed to: eThekwini District (South) – Mr. WM Shange
  • Telephone: (031) 319 3627, (033) 845 2021, (031) 336 5223

Please note

  • NB: Applicants are requested to submit separate application forms for each district they are applying for.

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