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Chief Works Inspector- Electrical
Chief Directorate: Maintenance
Closes Monday 9 November 2026
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Chief Works Inspector (Electrical) in the Maintenance Chief Directorate. Inspects electrical and building work, prepares costs and reports, and checks contractors. Suits an engineering technician with
- Inspect new and maintenance work on project sites to check it meets regulations, legislation and quality control.
- Prepare specifications, bills of quantities, estimates, quotations and bid documents, and adjudicate quotations and bids.
- Verify invoices, certify progress payments, check variation orders and manage contract administration.
- Must have a National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent or N3, and be an Engineering Technician.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of appropriate experience. Skills include communication, computer literacy, analysis, report writing and financial skills.
- Based at the Tulisa Park District Maintenance Hub. Salary is R413 001 per annum plus benefits.
- The text does not state a closing date or what documents to submit. Enquiries: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto, 076 521 4118.
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Requirements
- A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent/N3 and a Engineering Technician.
- A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience.
- Competencies:
- Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework Knowledge of the department Strategy.
- Knowledge of the Public Regulatory 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
- Conduct inspections.
- Prepare reports.
- Prepare specifications for unplanned maintenance and minor new work.
- Develop a bill of quantities.
- Develop proposals on the associated costs.
- Inspect new and/or maintenance work undertaken on project sites to ensure that it is being done in compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation and that proper quality control is maintained.
- Compile an estimate of repairs and costs for minor new work and maintenance work to be undertaken.
- Develop, implement and 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, bills of quantities and bid documents.
- Adjudicate and provide recommendations on quotations and bids.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects.
- Advise and guide contractors in respect of the compliance to legislation and procedures.
- Verify invoices and certify progress of payments.
- Check and process variation orders and make recommendations on 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.
- Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works programme.
- Identify skills development needs and provide training and development opportunities for Works Inspectors.
- 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 management and development system.
How to apply
To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118
Notes from the department
- Applicants must complete the online Z83 and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- All other documents are submitted by shortlisted candidates).
- 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.
- To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.
- Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 076 521 4118/076 942 4090.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
- One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
- Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications not older than six (06) months, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job).
- 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.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- The Department reserves the right not to appoint.
- If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercise and interview.
- Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 273 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/364: CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR- ELECTRICAL REF NO: REFS/056807 Chief Directorate: Maintenance SALARY: R413 001 per annum, (plus benefits) CENTRE: Tulisa Park District Maintenance Hub REQUIREMENTS: A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent/N3 and a Engineering Technician. A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework Knowledge of the department Strategy. Knowledge of the Public Regulatory 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: Conduct inspections. Prepare reports. Prepare specifications for unplanned maintenance and minor new work. Develop a bill of quantities. Develop proposals on the associated costs. Inspect new and/or maintenance work undertaken on project sites to ensure that it is being done in compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation and that proper quality control is maintained. Compile an estimate of repairs and costs for minor new work and maintenance work to be undertaken. Develop, implement and 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, bills of quantities and bid documents. Adjudicate and provide recommendations on quotations and bids. Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects. Advise and guide contractors in respect of the compliance to legislation and procedures. Verify invoices and certify progress of payments. Check and process variation orders and make recommendations on 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. Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works programme. Identify skills development needs and provide training and development opportunities for Works Inspectors. 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 management and development system. ENQUIRIES: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118