Chief Works Inspector- Mechanical

Requirements

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

• 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

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Enquiries

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.