Chief Works Inspector: Electrical

POST 27/104 : CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR: ELECTRICAL REF NO: DPWI 24/07/2026

SALARY : R413 001 per annum

CENTRE : Gqeberha

REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or a N3 and passed trade

test in electrical, or registration as an Engineering Technician. 3-5 years of

appropriate experience. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge and Skills: Building

Regulations, Quality Control of all building works, Management of people, risk,

change and promotion of teamwork, Management, OHS. Competencies: Good

verbal, writing and communication skills, conflict management skills, computer

literacy, client orientation and customer focus skills, report writing skills, self-

management.

DUTIES : Identify needs and requirements of new work and repairs through the

investigation of customer complaints and new services required through inter

alia the following: Prepare specifications for unplanned maintenance and minor

new work, develop a bill of quantities, develop proposals on the associated

costs. Render an inspection service of work done on new projects and existing

structures, through inter alia the following: 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 finalized,

develop progress reports on outstanding and finalized work. Analyze and

compile relevant project documentation for new and existing structures,

through inter alia the following: develop and interpret plans and sketches, draw-

up quotation documents and compile specification, bills of quantities and bid

documents, adjudicate and provide recommendations on quotations and bids,

liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects. Manage the

activities of contractors on project sites through inter alia the following: Advice

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

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. Supervise the performance and conduct of Works Inspectors

through inter alia the following: 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

utilization of equipment, stores and expenditure, administer the departmental

performance management and development system

ENQUIRIES : Ms C. Bermoskie at 083 797 8135 / Mr. S.Damane at 083 797 8135

e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

NOTE : Preference will be given to Coloured Male.

A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or a N3 and passed trade test in electrical, or registration as an Engineering Technician. 3-5 years of appropriate experience. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge and Skills: Building Regulations, Quality Control of all building works, Management of people, risk, change and promotion of teamwork, Management, OHS. Competencies: Good verbal, writing and communication skills, conflict management skills, computer literacy, client orientation and customer focus skills, report writing skills, self- management.

Identify needs and requirements of new work and repairs through the investigation of customer complaints and new services required through inter alia the following: Prepare specifications for unplanned maintenance and minor new work, develop a bill of quantities, develop proposals on the associated costs. Render an inspection service of work done on new projects and existing structures, through inter alia the following: 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 finalized, develop progress reports on outstanding and finalized work. Analyze and compile relevant project documentation for new and existing structures, through inter alia the following: develop and interpret plans and sketches, draw- up quotation documents and compile specification, bills of quantities and bid documents, adjudicate and provide recommendations on quotations and bids, liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects. Manage the activities of contractors on project sites through inter alia the following: Advice 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 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. Supervise the performance and conduct of Works Inspectors through inter alia the following: 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 utilization of equipment, stores and expenditure, administer the departmental performance management and development system