Control Works Inspector: Electrical
DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Vacancy at a glance
- Employer
- DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
- Location
- Thellemogoerane Facility Maintenance Hub
- Pay or stipend
- R605 742 p.a., + benefits
- Closing date
- 9 Nov 2026
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Overview
Allocate tasks and projects in relation to the maintenance of existing and new works. Monitor the progress and expenditure on current maintenance and minor new works projects.
Requirements
- National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent/ N3 and a passed Trade Test in the Electrical environment/ Registration as an Engineering Technician
- A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience
- A valid driver’s license
- Competencies: Excellent spoken and w ritten communication skills
- Technical knowledge relevant to your industry
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and quality control standards
- Good organisational skills and a methodical approach to work
- The ability to prioritise workloads and meet project deadlines
- The ability to pay close attention to detail
- Good team working skills
- Skills - Monitor the progress and expenditure on current maintenance projects and minor new works projects
- Attend monthly project progress meetings with clients
- Manage the activities of contractors and consultants where applicable
- Supervise the performance and conduct of subordinates
- Attributes: People centered, professionalism, collective responsibility, transformation, Batho Pele Principles, attention to detail, honesty and integrity, Strong ethics
Responsibilities
- Allocate tasks and projects in relation to the maintenance of existing and new works
- Monitor the progress and expenditure on current maintenance and minor new works projects
- Attend monthly project progress meetings with relevant stakeholders
- Ensure that the Works Control System is updated, provide reports and estimates and recommend and monitor expenditure and payments
- Ensure accuracy of tender documents, specifications and bills of quantities
- Ensure effective contract administration through the resolution of disputes
- Promote and assist SMMEs, BBBEE and PPPs
- Promote the initiatives of the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP)
- Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works programme
- Manage the process for the identification of n eeds, new services and requirements for minor new work and repairs to existing work by ensuring that customer complaints are investigated and follow -up
- Develop and interpret plans and sketches
- Draw -up quotation documents and compiles specifications, bill s of quantities and bid documents
- Adjudicate and provide recommendations on quotations and bids
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects
- Provide advice and guidance to contractors and consultants in respect of compliance to legi slation, regulations and procedures
- Put systems and procedures in place to ensure contractors and consultants adhere to legislation, regulations and procedures
- Verify invoices and certifies progress of payments
- Check and process variation orders and requests for the extension of deadlines
- Brief contractors and consultants on projects and certify claims for fees
- Ensure effective contract administration
- Facilitate and resolve problems emanating from projects and develop progress reports on projects
- Ide ntify skills development needs and provide training and development opportunities for subordinates
- Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures
- Ensure quality control and effective and efficient workflow of work done by Works Inspectors and report on all work allocated
- Monitor the proper utilisation of equipment, stores and expenditure
- Administer the departmental performance and development system
- ENQU IRIES : Ms
- Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118
How to apply
To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
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