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Chief Works Inspector: General Buildings: Technical

Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
Gqeberha Ref No: DPWI 27/07/2026, Eastern CapeR413 001 per annum (Level 08)AdminCloses 17 August 2026

About this role

POST 27/106 : CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR: GENERAL BUILDINGS: TECHNICAL

SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)

CENTRE : Gqeberha Ref No: DPWI 27/07/2026

Queenstown Ref No: DPWI 28/07/2026 (X2 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or

A N3 and passed Trade Test in the Built environment or Registration as an

Engineering Technician, and A valid driver’s license. Minimum of 3 years of

experience as a Works Inspector. Knowledge and Skills: Building Regulations,

Quality Control of all building works, Management of people, risk, change, and

promotion of teamwork, Management, OHS. Good verbal, writing, and

communication skills, Conflict Management skills, Computer literacy, Client

orientation and customer focus skills, Report writing skills, Self–Management.

DUTIES : Conduct and supervise quality control of new works and maintenance projects:

Supervise and monitor compliance with the National Building Regulations in

inspection of properties, Supervise and monitor contracts and in-house

construction by providing technical advice and guidance in respect of

compliance with regulations, legislation and processes, attend meetings and

submit reports. Conduct condition assessment on government-used facilities:

Conduct and supervise inspections on DPW-used buildings, coordinate

condition assessment report with a view to effecting maintenance, Conduct and

supervise inspections on client used/leased buildings, coordinate condition

assessment report with a view to advising Immovable Assets, attend meetings

and submit reports. Monitor SMMES with respect to quality control:

Recommend the appointment of a clerk of works for each project where

SMMEs are appointed, coordinate resources such that the frequency of

inspections is increased on sites where SMMEs are involved, monitor the

effectiveness of contractors and SMMEs in all the projects, and provide

assistance to EPWP in the development of SMMEs. Supervise resources:

Identify skills development needs and recommend training and development

opportunities, ensure quality control and effective and efficient workflow by

Works Inspectors and report on all work allocated, monitor proper utilization of

stores, equipment and expenditure, administer performance 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

Ms. N. Ndawo at /083 627 2151 Ms. S. Nenene at /083 627 2151 Mr. S

Mpumlwana at 083 627 2151, e-recruitment Technical Enquires: erecruitment-

bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

NOTE : Gqeberha: Preference will be given to Indian Male.

Queenstown: Preference will be given to Indian Female with Disability and

Indian Male.

Requirements

National Senior Certificate, National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or A N3 and passed Trade Test in the Built environment or Registration as an Engineering Technician, and A valid driver’s license. Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Works Inspector. Knowledge and Skills: Building Regulations, Quality Control of all building works, Management of people, risk, change, and promotion of teamwork, Management, OHS. Good verbal, writing, and communication skills, Conflict Management skills, Computer literacy, Client orientation and customer focus skills, Report writing skills, Self–Management.

Duties

Conduct and supervise quality control of new works and maintenance projects: Supervise and monitor compliance with the National Building Regulations in inspection of properties, Supervise and monitor contracts and in-house construction by providing technical advice and guidance in respect of compliance with regulations, legislation and processes, attend meetings and submit reports. Conduct condition assessment on government-used facilities: Conduct and supervise inspections on DPW-used buildings, coordinate condition assessment report with a view to effecting maintenance, Conduct and supervise inspections on client used/leased buildings, coordinate condition assessment report with a view to advising Immovable Assets, attend meetings and submit reports. Monitor SMMES with respect to quality control: Recommend the appointment of a clerk of works for each project where SMMEs are appointed, coordinate resources such that the frequency of inspections is increased on sites where SMMEs are involved, monitor the effectiveness of contractors and SMMEs in all the projects, and provide assistance to EPWP in the development of SMMEs. Supervise resources: Identify skills development needs and recommend training and development opportunities, ensure quality control and effective and efficient workflow by Works Inspectors and report on all work allocated, monitor proper utilization of stores, equipment and expenditure, administer performance and development system.