Control Works Inspector: MechanicalWesthoven Facility Maintenance Hub

Requirements

• National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent / N3 and a passed Trade Test in the Mechanical environment/ Registration as an Engineer Technician.
• A minimum of 6 years’ appropriate experience.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge Excellent spoken and written communication skills, technical knowledge relevant to your industry, Knowledge of relevant legislation and quality control standards, Good organisational skills and a methodical approach to work, the ability to prioritise workloads and meet project deadlines.
• The ability to pay close attention to detail good team working skills.
• Skills:
• Monitor the progress and expenditure on current maintenance projects and minor new works projects, attend monthly project progress meetings with clients, Manage the activities of contractors and consultants where applicable, Supervise the performance and conduct of subordinates.
• Attributes:
• People centered, professionalism, collective responsibility, transformation, Batho Pele Principles, attention to detail, honesty and integrity, Strong ethics.

Duties

• 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 accuracy of tender documents, specifications and bills of quantities.
• Ensure effective contract administration through the resolution of disputes.
• Promote and assist SMMEs, BBBEE and PPPs.
• Promote the initiatives of the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP).
• Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works programme.
• Manage the process for the identification of needs, new services and requirements for minor new work and repairs to existing work by ensuring that customer complaints are investigated and follow-up.
• 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.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects.
• 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.
• Verify invoices and certifies progress of payments.
• Check and process variation orders and 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 Identify skills development needs and provide training and development opportunities for subordinates.
• 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 and development system.

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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 will undertake practical assessment test, SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s 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.
• 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.