Works Inspector: Electrical

Requirements

• A National Diploma in Electrical (T/N/S streams) or equivalent/ N3 and a passed trade test in the building environment/ Registration as an Engineer Technician.
• No experience required.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Competencies:
• National Building Standards Act of 1977, Regulations and Municipal Regulations.
• Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000.
• Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000.
• Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007.Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations.
• Legislation, Regulations and Guidelines pertaining to infrastructure matters in Health, PFMA 1999 and Regulations.
• The ability to pay close attention to detail good team working skills.
• Skills:
• Communication, analytical, problem solving and technical skills Attributes:
• Team worker, proactive and resourceful, responsive, responsible.

Duties

• Check if new and/or maintenance work undertaken on project sites are in compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation.
• Conduct inspections on work done, or to be done, to check that proper quality control is maintained.
• Compile an estimate of repairs and costs for minor new work and maintenance work to be undertaken.
• 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.
• Participate in the adjudication process and provide recommendations on quotations.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects.
• Inspect the work done by contractors to determine whether it is in compliance with all relevant prescribed standards.
• Advise and guide contractors in respect of the relevant legislation and regulations.
• Compile payment documents.
• Compile and process variation orders and requests for the extension of deadlines.
• Ensure effective contract administration.
• Develop reports on problems emanating from projects.
• Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works programme (EPWP).

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.