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.