Government Jobs

Works Inspector

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Mopani district Posted 6 Sep 2026 Closes in 19 days

Overview

Render a basic inspection service of work done on minor new and existing structures on a project basis. Check if new and/or maintenance work undertaken on project sites are following all relevant regulations and legislation.

Requirements

  • National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or N 3 and a trade test in the building environment, or Registration as an Engineering Technician, and Valid driver’s license with the exception of applicants with disabilities
  • Technical Competencies: Projec t Management
  • Technical analysis
  • Computer Literacy
  • Technical report writing
  • Production, process knowledge and skills
  • Generic Competencies: Problem solving and analysis
  • Decision making
  • Teamwork
  • Customer focus and responsiveness
  • Planning and organis ing
  • Job Knowledge
  • Communications
  • Interpersonal
  • Flexibility
  • Computer
  • Planning and organising
  • Language
  • Good verbal and written communication
  • Accuracy
  • Co -operative

Responsibilities

  • Render a basic inspection service of work done on minor new and existing structures on a project basis
  • Check if new and/or maintenance work undertaken on project sites are following all relevant regulations and legislation
  • Conduct inspections on work done, or to be done, to check that proper quality control is maintained
  • Compile an estimate of repairs and costs for minor new work and maintenance work to be undertaken
  • Maintain an electronic record system for work being done and work that was finalised
  • Develop progress reports on outstanding and finalised work
  • Analyze and compile relevant documentation for work to be done on minor new and existing structures, through inter alia the following: Development and interpretation of plans and sketches
  • Draw -up quotation documents and compile specifications
  • Participate in the adjudication process and provide recommendations on quotations
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects
  • Oversee the work of contractors through inter alia the fol lowing: Inspect the work done by contractors to determine whether it is following all relevant prescribed standards
  • Advice and guide contractors in respect of the relevant legislation and regulations
  • Compile payment documents
  • Compile and process variati on orders and requests for the extension of deadlines
  • Ensure effective contract administration
  • Timeous development of reports on problems emanating from projects
  • Render extended public works Programme
  • Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works Programme

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za . The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Mr P Malesa, Ms KS Mabunda, Ms P Bila Tel No: (015) 811 4000/4070/4075

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