Building Inspector/Senior (9 positions)
Engineering Jobs
- City of Harare
- Expires 18 Mar 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
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).
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESULT AREAS
• Scrutinizes 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.
• Enforces the discontinuation of unauthorized or illegal construction activities.
• Supervision of Plan Processing Officers.
Qualifications and Experience
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).
Diploma in Construction Technology/Building Technology or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in site supervision.
• Clean Class 4 Driver's Licence.
How to Apply
City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer.
Applications clearly marked on the envelope with the position being applied for should be addressed to:
The Acting Human Capital Director
City of Harare
P.O. Box 1680
Harare
Or hand deliver to:
Records Office, Basement, Room B32
Rowan Martin Building
Harare
Applications must reach the office not later than 18 March 2026.
For further details visit: www.hararecity.co.zw