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Control Works Manager: Electrical Engineering Services
12 Months Contract)
Closes Friday 20 November 2026 at 16:00
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A 12-month contract post as Control Works Manager for electrical engineering services at Head Office in Pretoria. Suits a qualified electrical engineer with building services experience who can manage
- Main duties: assess electrical infrastructure, evaluate bids from service providers and contractors, and manage technical facilities management projects.
- Oversee maintenance of building assets in the electrical, mechanical and plumbing areas, including generators, UPS, transformers and lighting.
- Must have a BSc, B.Eng or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (NQF level 7, recognised by SAQA) and three years' experience in building services after qualifying.
- Must have a valid driver's licence and knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the PFMA, National Building Regulations and Supply Chain Management.
- Based at Head Office in Pretoria. Two posts are offered under this reference (2026/381).
- Applications must be emailed to the address stated in the advert. No closing date is stated in the text.
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Requirements
- A minimum of BSc/B.Eng/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
- Appropriate three years' post-qualification electrical engineering experience in building services.
- A valid driver’s Licence.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act; knowledge of the PFMA and National Building Regulations.
- Knowledge of Government Procurement systems in the built environment; technical knowledge of key functions related to best practice within integrated Facilities Management.
- Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Framework and Government budget procedure Skills.
- Computer Literacy in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and MS Outlook), report-writing skills, planning and organising, project management skills, leadership skills, problem-solving, facilitation skills, effective communication skills.
- Be patient, understanding, trustworthy, dependable, innovative, hardworking and analytical thinking.
- Ability to work under pressure, Self-Motivated, and Creative.
Duties
- Assess and report on the condition of the electrical engineering infrastructure.
- Technical evaluation of professional service providers’ and contractors’ bids.
- Solely account for planning, co-coordinating and managing all technical facilities management activities/projects.
- Oversee and ensure the maintenance of building assets within the Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing disciplines.
- Also accountable for services including standby generators, UPS, transformers, lighting system, MV and LV system, etc.
- Oversee electrical infrastructure and ensure that they are efficiently, financially and optimally maintained.
- Supervise the service providers to deliver the preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance program for the departmental infrastructure.
- Efficiently attend to all maintenance requests and infrastructure facility management in line with operational standards and ensure the ongoing performance and reliability of the assets.
- Conduct quality control over the work of the consultant and the contractor during the execution phase of the project.
- Assist project managers in resolving technical disputes arising at different stages of the project.
- Review and audit final professional electrical engineering accounts and construction contract final accounts.
- Accept responsibility for the development, implementation, review and regular updating of standardised electrical engineering practice manuals for the Department.
- Participate in the administration and performance monitoring of Total Facilities Management (TFM) contracts relating to electrical services, including service level agreement (SLA) compliance and contractor performance evaluation.
- Conduct monthly site inspections to monitor project progress, verify work executed against payment claims, and report on quality and programme compliance.
- Conduct detailed Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) of electrical infrastructure and compile condition assessment reports, including remedial cost estimates and prioritised intervention plans.
How to apply
Applications for the position of Control Works Manager: Electrical Engineering Services must be emailed to: Recruitment26-93@dpw.gov.za
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Patrick Nesengani Tel No: (012) 406 1378
Notes from the department
- Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.
- Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.
- Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified.
- Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form:
- PART A and PART B must be fully completed.
- PART C - PART G:
- Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate.
- This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.
- Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.
- Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified.
- Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.
- Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only.
- Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.
- Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.
- Note:
- It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.
- Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
- Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG).
- The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-pre-entry programme/.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Note:
- For emailed applications, please submit a Single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position.
- Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB.
- It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document.
- Encrypted document will not be accepted.
- All though an email application option is available, applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their application.
- Important:
- Applicants must submit a separate application for each post applied for, clearly indicating the correct reference number and post title on each application.
- Applicants who apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
- Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the application not being considered.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 114 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/134: CONTROL WORKS MANAGER: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES REF NO: 2026/381 (X2 POSTS) (12 Months Contract) SALARY: R605 742 per annum CENTRE: Head Office (Pretoria) REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of BSc/B.Eng/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA. Appropriate three years' post-qualification electrical engineering experience in building services. A valid driver’s Licence. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act; knowledge of the PFMA and National Building Regulations. Knowledge of Government Procurement systems in the built environment; technical knowledge of key functions related to best practice within integrated Facilities Management. Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Framework and Government budget procedure Skills. Computer Literacy in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and MS Outlook), report-writing skills, planning and organising, project management skills, leadership skills, problem-solving, facilitation skills, effective communication skills. Be patient, understanding, trustworthy, dependable, innovative, hardworking and analytical thinking. Ability to work under pressure, Self-Motivated, and Creative. DUTIES: Assess and report on the condition of the electrical engineering infrastructure. Technical evaluation of professional service providers’ and contractors’ bids. Solely account for planning, co-coordinating and managing all technical facilities management activities/projects. Oversee and ensure the maintenance of building assets within the Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing disciplines. Also accountable for services including standby generators, UPS, transformers, lighting system, MV and LV system, etc. Oversee electrical infrastructure and ensure that they are efficiently, financially and optimally maintained. Supervise the service providers to deliver the preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance program for the departmental infrastructure. Efficiently attend to all maintenance requests and infrastructure facility management in line with operational standards and ensure the ongoing performance and reliability of the assets. Conduct quality control over the work of the consultant and the contractor during the execution phase of the project. Assist project managers in resolving technical disputes arising at different stages of the project. Review and audit final professional electrical engineering accounts and construction contract final accounts. Accept responsibility for the development, implementation, review and regular updating of standardised electrical engineering practice manuals for the Department. Participate in the administration and performance monitoring of Total Facilities Management (TFM) contracts relating to electrical services, including service level agreement (SLA) compliance and contractor performance evaluation. Conduct monthly site inspections to monitor project progress, verify work executed against payment claims, and report on quality and programme compliance. Conduct detailed Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) of electrical infrastructure and compile condition assessment reports, including remedial cost estimates and prioritised intervention plans. ENQUIRIES: Patrick Nesengani Tel No: (012) 406 1378 APPLICATIONS: Applications for the position of Control Works Manager: Electrical Engineering Services must be emailed to: Recruitment26-93@dpw.gov.za