CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR- ELECTRICAL

Gauteng Provincial Government; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 351,000 - 475,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Infrastructure Development is seeking a Chief Works Inspector – Electrical in Pretoria. The role requires a National Diploma or equivalent/N3 with a passed Trade Test in the electrical environment and registration as an Engineering Technician, with 3–5 years of related experience.

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and strong communication skills are essential. The position sits in Maintenance, reference REFS/056829, with a package of R413,001.00 per annum plus benefits.

Qualifications

• National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent/N3 with a passed Trade Test in electrical environment.
• Registration as Engineering Technician.
• 3–5 years' appropriate experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical maintenance works in the department's maintenance function.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks and report findings.
• Provide professional guidance and ensure quality and confidentiality in all tasks.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Analytical

Presentation

Report Writing

Financial

Teamwork

Independent

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Quality driven

Education

National Diploma/N3 with trade test

Registration as Engineering Technician

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR- ELECTRICAL

• Reference Number : REFS/056829
• Directorate : Maintenance
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R413 001.00 per annum (plus benefits).
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto Tel: [phone]

Requirements :

• A 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 3 to 5 years' appropriate experience. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework Knowledge of the department Strategy. Knowledge of the PublicRegulatory Framework. Knowledge of the department Strategy. SKILLS- Communication, Computer literacy. Analytical, Presentation. Report Writing. Financial. ATTRIBUTES- Team worker. Able to work independently. Professional. Confidential. Ability to work under pressure. Quality- driven.

Duties :

• A 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 3 to 5 years' appropriate experience. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework Knowledge of the department Strategy. Knowledge of the PublicRegulatory Framework. Knowledge of the department Strategy. SKILLS- Communication, Computer literacy. Analytical, Presentation. Report Writing. Financial. ATTRIBUTES- Team worker. Able to work independently. Professional. Confidential. Ability to work under pressure. Quality- driven.

In line with the Department's Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply.

It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

It is the Department's intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan.

To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.