CONTROL WORKS INSPECTOR: BUILDING

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; Sur place; ZAR 515 000 - 697 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Department of Infrastructure Development in Gauteng seeks a Control Works Inspector (Building) to manage maintenance of existing and new works. You will monitor progress and costs, update the Works Control System, and provide accurate tender and contract documentation.

Stakeholder liaison, compliance, and guidance to contractors are essential. You will supervise subordinates, promote EPWP initiatives, ensure quality control, and contribute to project reporting and payments processing.

Qualifications

• National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or N3 with a passed Trade Test in Building or Registration as Engineering Technician
• Minimum of 6 years of appropriate experience
• Valid driver’s licence

Responsabilités

• Allocate tasks and projects for maintenance of existing and new works.
• Monitor progress and expenditure on current maintenance and minor new works projects.
• Attend monthly project progress meetings with stakeholders.
• Ensure Works Control System is updated and provide reports and estimates.
• Administer tender documents, specifications, BOQs and contract administration.
• Verify invoices and certify progress of payments and claims.
• Liaise with stakeholders on technical aspects and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Identify skills development needs and provide training opportunities.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Legislation knowledge

Quality control

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Driver's license

Formation

National Diploma / N3 + Trade Test OR Eng Technician

Description du poste

Department of Infrastructure Development

CONTROL WORKS INSPECTOR: BUILDING

• Reference Number : REFS/056854
• Directorate : Maintenance
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 605 742.00 per annum (plus benefits).
• Enquiries : 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 needs, 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, bills 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 legislation, 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. Identify 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.

Requirements :

• National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent/ N3 and a passed Trade Test in the Building environment, or Registration as an Engineering Technician. A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience. A valid driver’s licence.COMPETENCIES: Excellent spoken and written 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

Duties :

• 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 needs, 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, bills 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 legislation, 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. Identify 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.

Employer : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location : Sedibeng Facility Maintenance Hub

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s). The employment decision shall be guided by the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. The Department is committed to promoting employment equity, including race, gender and disability representation, through the filling of this post(s). Accordingly, the transfer, promotion or appointment of candidates should contribute towards improving representativity and achieving the numerical targets set out in the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are encouraged to apply.

Criteria Questions

Do you have a National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent/ N3 and a passed Trade Test in the Building environment, or Registration as an Engineering Technician?

Do you have more than 6 years appropriate experience?

Do you have a A valid driver’s license?