WORKS INSPECTOR- BUILDING

Gauteng Provincial Government; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 238,000 - 322,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Infrastructure Development in Gauteng seeks a Works Inspector- Building to ensure compliance on project sites, inspect workmanship, and prepare cost estimates for repairs and maintenance. The role involves recording data, developing plans, and supporting contract administration while liaising with stakeholders on technical matters.

The position requires a National Diploma or equivalent, a trade test in building, registration as an Engineering Technician, and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent/N3 and a passed trade test in the building environment.
• Registration as an Engineering Technician.
• No experience required.
• A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Check if new and/or maintenance work undertaken on project sites are in compliance with 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.
• Develop and interpret 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.
• Inspect the work done by contractors to determine whether it is in compliance with all relevant prescribed standards.
• Advise and guide contractors in respect of the relevant legislation and regulations.
• Compile payment documents.
• Compile and process variation orders and requests for the extension of deadlines.
• Ensure effective contract administration.
• Develop reports on problems emanating from projects.
• Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works programme (EPWP).

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Technical

Education

National Diploma/ N3

Registration as Engineering Technician

Trade test in building environment

Job description

Department of Infrastructure Development

WORKS INSPECTOR- BUILDING

• Reference Number : refs/056881
• Directorate : Maintenance
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 280 278.00 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 building environment/ Registration as an Engineering Technician. No experience required. A valid driver’s license.COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of National Building Standards Act of 1977, Regulations and Municipal Regulations. Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations. Legislation, Regulations and Guidelines pertaining to infrastructure matters in Health. PFMA 1999 and Regulations. SKILLS- Communication, Analytical, Problem Solving, Technical. ATTRIBUTES- Team worker. Proactive and resourceful. Responsive. Responsible.

Duties :

• Check if new and/or maintenance work undertaken on project sites are in compliance with 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. Develop and interpret 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. Inspect the work done by contractors to determine whether it is in compliance with all relevant prescribed standards. Advise and guide contractors in respect of the relevant legislation and regulations. Compile payment documents. Compile and process variation orders and requests for the extension of deadlines. Ensure effective contract administration. Develop reports on problems emanating from projects. Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works programme (EPWP).

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.

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

Location : Chris Hani Baragwanath Facility Maintenance Hub

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent/ N3 and a passed trade test in the building environment/ Registration as an Engineering Technician?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?