BUILDING INSPECTOR X 6 – City of Harare

Building Inspector/Senior X 6 Posts

GRADE : 9/8
REPORTING TO : REGIONAL BUILDING INSPECTOR
LOCATION : CLEVELAND HOUSE
DEPARTMENT : WORKS

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above
mentioned vacancies in the Architectural Division of the Department of Works.

JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for enforcing Model Building By-Laws and various relevant Statutory Instruments as
enshrined in the Urban Councils Act (Chapter 29:15).

KEY RESULT AREAS
? Scrutinises building plans to ensure that they comply with the Model Building By-Laws
? Interprets By-Laws to Architects, Engineers, Draughts-persons, and property developers
and property owners
? Ensures that Building Plan fees paid are relative to proposed projects depicted on
building plans and recommends payment of shortfalls where due.
? Tests Drain layers and Plumbers for licensing purposes in accordance with the relevant
By-Laws and issues certificates.
? Inspects all construction works to ensure they conform to Model Building By-Laws.
? Originates, recommends and issues certificates of occupation to public and private
buildings.
? Stops construction of illegal structures.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
? Five ‘O’ Levels including English and Mathematics
? Apprenticeship-trained journeyman Skilled Worker Class 1 in any building construction
trades (Bricklaying/Carpentry/Plumbing).
? City and Guilds Craft Certificate/National Craft Certificate/National Certificate in
Carpentry/Bricklaying/Plumbing.
? Minimum of 5 years experience in the respective trade.
? Clean Class 4 Driver’s licence.
? Membership with any of the Construction bodies is an added advantage.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
? Good analytical skills
? Good communication skills
? Ability to manage stakeholders/contractors
? Computer literacy
? Defensive Driving Certificate
? Team Player
NB: the City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer and female applicants are
encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION
A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to
successful candidates.