
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.
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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