Building Inspector – Head of Inspectorate Department
2025-05-16T17:20:54+00:00
Zambia Institute of Architects
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Education, and Training
Management
2025-05-23T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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The Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA) is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Building Inspector – Head of Inspectorate Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting scheduled and unscheduled site inspections of Infrastructure Projects and generate detailed reports for review by the Disciplinary Committee.
- Establishing Inspection and Operational Procedures;
- Prepare appropriate summons for individuals and organisations that may be required to appear before the Disciplinary Committee
- Collaborating with partners and stakeholders in the Built Environment to conduct joint inspections
- Oversee and manage the Inspectorate Department, ensuring compliance with national building standards and statutory regulations.
- Lead pre-Disciplinary Committee investigations into alleged breaches of building laws, professional misconduct, or non-compliance.
- Advise ZIA on enforcement of the Architects’ Act CAP 442, Health and Safety Act, Lands Act, Local Government Act, and the Urban and Regional Planning Act (2015).
- Collaborate with government agencies, local authorities, and stakeholders to uphold building codes and urban planning policies.
- Utilize Microsoft Word/Excel to compile inspection reports, track violations, and maintain departmental records.
Qualification and experience
- Grade 12 school certificate
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or any Construction related field
- Membership with a Professional Body
- Minimum of 5 years work experience in the Construction Industry
- Driver’s Licence Minimum Class B
- Prior experience as a Building Inspector in a Local Authority will be an added advantage.
Other Skills and Attributes
- High levels of integrity
- Planning and organisation skills
- Good written and communication skills
- Strong Analytical skills
- Impartiality skills
Conducting scheduled and unscheduled site inspections of Infrastructure Projects and generate detailed reports for review by the Disciplinary Committee. Establishing Inspection and Operational Procedures; Prepare appropriate summons for individuals and organisations that may be required to appear before the Disciplinary Committee Collaborating with partners and stakeholders in the Built Environment to conduct joint inspections Oversee and manage the Inspectorate Department, ensuring compliance with national building standards and statutory regulations. Lead pre-Disciplinary Committee investigations into alleged breaches of building laws, professional misconduct, or non-compliance. Advise ZIA on enforcement of the Architects’ Act CAP 442, Health and Safety Act, Lands Act, Local Government Act, and the Urban and Regional Planning Act (2015). Collaborate with government agencies, local authorities, and stakeholders to uphold building codes and urban planning policies. Utilize Microsoft Word/Excel to compile inspection reports, track violations, and maintain departmental records.
High levels of integrity Planning and organisation skills Good written and communication skills Strong Analytical skills Impartiality skills
Grade 12 school certificate Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or any Construction related field Membership with a Professional Body Minimum of 5 years work experience in the Construction Industry Driver’s Licence Minimum Class B Prior experience as a Building Inspector in a Local Authority will be an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Building Inspector – Head of Inspectorate Department
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Zambia Institute of Architects
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 23 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA) is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Building Inspector – Head of Inspectorate Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting scheduled and unscheduled site inspections of Infrastructure Projects and generate detailed reports for review by the Disciplinary Committee.
- Establishing Inspection and Operational Procedures;
- Prepare appropriate summons for individuals and organisations that may be required to appear before the Disciplinary Committee
- Collaborating with partners and stakeholders in the Built Environment to conduct joint inspections
- Oversee and manage the Inspectorate Department, ensuring compliance with national building standards and statutory regulations.
- Lead pre-Disciplinary Committee investigations into alleged breaches of building laws, professional misconduct, or non-compliance.
- Advise ZIA on enforcement of the Architects’ Act CAP 442, Health and Safety Act, Lands Act, Local Government Act, and the Urban and Regional Planning Act (2015).
- Collaborate with government agencies, local authorities, and stakeholders to uphold building codes and urban planning policies.
- Utilize Microsoft Word/Excel to compile inspection reports, track violations, and maintain departmental records.
Qualification and experience
- Grade 12 school certificate
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or any Construction related field
- Membership with a Professional Body
- Minimum of 5 years work experience in the Construction Industry
- Driver’s Licence Minimum Class B
- Prior experience as a Building Inspector in a Local Authority will be an added advantage.
Other Skills and Attributes
- High levels of integrity
- Planning and organisation skills
- Good written and communication skills
- Strong Analytical skills
- Impartiality skills
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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- Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should submit electronic applications, with relevant certified copies of academic and professional Certificates to the Chief Executive Officer, Zambia Institute of Architects secretariat@zia.org.zm by Friday 23rd May, 2025
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