SECTION HEAD: BUILDING DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
City of Cape Town Spatial Planning & Environment: Development Management
Job Details
| BASIC SALARY COMMENCING FROM R 1 370 030 – R 1 905 266 PER ANNUM | |
| Published date: September 22, 2026 | |
| Closing date: September 25, 2026 | |
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Contact Details
| Cape Town, Western Cape |
Description
Key performance areas:
• Managing the building development function at District level to ensure the effective processing of building
development applications, inspections and law enforcement
• Managing the systems and operational requirements related to the processing of building applications for the
District
• Approving or refusing building plan applications as recommended by the Building Control Officer
• Ensuring compliance with the NBR and all other applicable laws as required by Section 7 of the National
Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act 103 of 1977)
• Liaising with plans examiners and architectural professionals
• Providing input into current and future interventions necessary to achieve acceptable levels and standards
with regard to the Department’s performance and service delivery plans.
Requirements
Requirements:
• A relevant three-year tertiary qualification (e.g. Architecture/Quantity Surveying) in any Built Environment
discipline
• Extensive experience at an appropriate level in a similar function, including plans approval
• Five (5) to eight (8) years’ supervisory/managerial experience
• Thorough knowledge and implementation of the National Building Regulations (NBR) and SANS 10400
requirements
• Professional registration with a recognised Built Environment Council will be advantageous.
• Computer literacy (particularly in MS Office)
• A valid Code B (08) driver’s licence.