Chief Works Inspector (Electrical)

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 397 000 - 468 000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector entity in Cape Town is seeking a qualified individual to plan and execute scheduled projects and maintenance of provincial facilities. Candidates must hold a National Diploma or equivalent, have at least 3 years of relevant experience, and possess a valid code B driving license. Responsibilities include undertaking inspections, preparing budgets, and managing contracts. The remuneration is between R 397 116 and R 467 790 per annum, with additional service benefits for qualifying employees.

Benefits

Medical assistance

Housing assistance

Pension-fund contributions

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience.
• A valid code B (or higher) driving license.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections of buildings and compilation of reports.
• Conduct facility Condition Assessment (FCA's).
• Assist with the preparation of budget.
• Provide estimates of costs for proposed maintenance and minor work projects.
• Prepare tender documents and specifications.
• Supervise and exercise quality control on projects.
• Manage contract administration.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Interpersonal relations

Proven computer literacy (MS Office - Excel and Word)

Technical experience of building matters

Planning and organizing

Report writing

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Education

National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent

N3 certificate (or higher) and a passed trade test in the electrical environment

Registration as an Engineering Technician

Job description

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to plan and execute scheduled projects and day-to-day maintenance of all provincial facilities and hired buildings, within the allocated resources and identified projects. To provide support to engineering services and multi-disciplinary project teams responsible for construction and maintenance of Provincial facilities.

Minimum Requirements

A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent; or N3 certificate (or higher) and a passed trade test in the electricial environment; or Registration as an Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving license.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Undertake inspections of buildings and compilation of reports; Conduct facility Condition Assessment (FCA's); Assist with the preparation of budget; Provide estimates of costs for proposed maintenance and minor work projects; Prepare tender documents and specifications; Supervise and exercise quality control on projects; Manage contract administration.

Competencies

Knowledge and experience of the following: Preparation of tender documentation and specifications, Adjudicate tenders, plans and working drawings; Interpretation of Bills of Quantities; Skills needed: Good written and verbal communication; Interpersonal relations; Proven computer literacy (MS Office - Excel and Word); Technical experience of building matters, familiar with contract administration, Occupational Health Safety Act and relevant regulations; Planning and organising; Report writing; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Remuneration

R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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