WORKS INSPECTOR- MECHANICAL

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 252 000 - 308 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gauteng Provincial Government’s Department of Infrastructure Development seeks a Works Inspector - Mechanical in Johannesburg. You will inspect on-site work for compliance, develop cost estimates, and maintain records of repairs and maintenance in line with regulations.

The role emphasizes safety, quality control, regular reporting, and collaboration with contractors to ensure adherence to standards across infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or N3 with a passed trade test in Mechanical, or Registration as an Engineering Technician.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsabilités

• Check that new and maintenance work on project sites complies with regulations and legislation.
• Conduct inspections to ensure quality control on site and in progress work.
• Develop estimates of repairs and costs for minor new work and maintenance.
• Maintain electronic records of ongoing and finalised work and generate progress reports.
• Prepare and interpret plans, sketches and specifications; participate in adjudication of quotations.
• Liaise with stakeholders on technical aspects and guide contractors on regulations.
• Process payment documents and variation orders; ensure effective contract administration.
• Gather and submit information for the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP).

Connaissances

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Technical

Formation

National Diploma / N3 with trade test / Eng Technician

Description du poste

Department of Infrastructure Development

WORKS INSPECTOR- MECHANICAL

• Reference Number : refs/056917
• Directorate : Facilities Maintenance Services: Sub Directorate: Condition assessment
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R280 278.00 per annum (plus benefits).
• Enquiries : Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto - 076 942 4090

Requirements :

• A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or A N3 and a passed trade test in the Mechanical environment, or Registration as an Engineering Technician. 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 an 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).

Employer :

Department : Department of Infrastructure Development

Location :

Head Office (Johannesburg)

Closing Date :

09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

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

Do you have a valid driver’s license?