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Control Project Works InspectorEhlanzeni District

Chief Directorate: Technical Services

Closing dateToday is Sat 14 Nov · SAST

Closes Friday 27 November 2026

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Control project works inspector for the Ehlanzeni District. Manages building repair, renovation and maintenance projects, contractors and consultants. Suits people with a building environment diploma

  • Main duties: control new works, repairs, renovation and maintenance projects, and monitor progress and spending.
  • Manage contractors and consultants, and make sure they follow laws, regulations and procedures.
  • Must have: Grade 12 and a National Diploma in Building Environment or another relevant NQF level 6 qualification.
  • Must have: at least three years of experience in the Building Environment, registration as an Engineering Technician, and a valid driver's licence.
  • Based in the Ehlanzeni District. The text does not name a town.
  • Submit: the text does not state what documents to submit or how to apply.
  • Closing date: not stated in the text.

Generated by claude-haiku-5-5 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 155 (opens in new tab)

Requirements

  • A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma in Building Environment or any relevant qualification at NQF level 06.
  • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the Building Environment.
  • Registration as an Engineering Technician.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Skills and Competencies:
  • Strategic capability and leadership.
  • Programme and project management.
  • Financial management.
  • Change management.
  • Knowledge management.
  • Service-delivery innovation.
  • Problem-solving and analysis.
  • People management and empowerment.
  • Client orientation and customer focus.
  • Communication.
  • Negotiation and conflict management.
  • Governance, ethics and integrity.
  • Risk and contract management.
  • Decision-making under complex and high-risk conditions.

Duties

  • Facilitate, co-ordinate and control the implementation of new works, repair and renovation and maintenance.
  • 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 that the relevant project documentation for new and existing structures is compiled.
  • 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.
  • Manage the activities of contractors and consultants.
  • 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.
  • Supervise the performance and conduct of subordinates.

How to apply

Applications must only be submitted online through the Provincial e- Recruitment Portal at: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za. Applicants are required to register and create a profile on the system before submitting their applications.

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Enquiries

Mr PP Mokwena (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6225, Ms. NI Mashego (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6543, Mr. LJ Simelane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6888, Ms. AY Mbuyane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 9953 and Mr. PM Nthali (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6104

Notes from the department

  • Applications must only be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new signed Z83 form and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
  • Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.
  • It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
  • Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to:
  • Criminal records check;
  • Citizenship check;
  • Credit worthiness check;
  • Previous employment (reference checks);
  • Qualification verification.
  • All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
  • One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate suitability based on the post technical and generic requirements, 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.
  • Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three SMS and MMS candidates will undergo Psychometric Assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity.
  • Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
  • All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a 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.
  • The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  • If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 155 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 41/223: CONTROL PROJECT WORKS INSPECTOR REF NO: 2026/COGHSTA/33 Chief Directorate: Technical Services
SALARY: R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE: Ehlanzeni District
REQUIREMENTS: A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised National Diploma in Building Environment or any relevant qualification at NQF level 06. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the Building Environment. Registration as an Engineering Technician. A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership. Programme and project management. Financial management. Change management. Knowledge management. Service-delivery innovation. Problem-solving and analysis. People management and empowerment. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication. Negotiation and conflict management. Governance, ethics and integrity. Risk and contract management. Decision-making under complex and high-risk conditions.
DUTIES: Facilitate, co-ordinate and control the implementation of new works, repair and renovation and maintenance. 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 that the relevant project documentation for new and existing structures is compiled. 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. Manage the activities of contractors and consultants. 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. Supervise the performance and conduct of subordinates.
ENQUIRIES: Mr PP Mokwena (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6225, Ms. NI Mashego (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6543, Mr. LJ Simelane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6888, Ms. AY Mbuyane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 9953 and Mr. PM Nthali (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6104

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