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Works Inspector: Mechanical

Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
Queenstown, NationalR280 278 per annum (Level 06)EngineeringCloses 17 August 2026

About this role

POST 27/115 : WORKS INSPECTOR: MECHANICAL REF NO: DPWI 60/07/2026

SALARY : R280 278 per annum (Level 06)

CENTRE : Queenstown

REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, National Diploma NQF level 6 in Mechanical

Engineering (T/N/S Streams) OR N3 and passed trade test Mechanical within

built environment), OR Registration as an Engineering Technician

(Mechanical). 1-2 years’ relevant experience. A valid driver’s license.

Knowledge and Skills: Buildings Regulations, Quality Control of all buildings

works, Management of people. Risk. Change and promotion of teamwork. OHS

Act. Good Verbal, written and communication Skills. Conflict Management

skills. Computer literacy. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Report

writing skills. Self-Management.

DUTIES : Conduct Inspections or maintenance on 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 being 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 finalized. Develop progress reports on outstanding and finalised

work. Advice and guide contractors in respect of the compliance to legislation

and procedures. Inspect work documents by contractors to determine whether

it is in compliance with all relevant prescribed standards. Compile and process

variation orders and requests for the extension of deadlines. Compile payment

documents. Ensure effective contract administration. Timeous development of

reports on problems emanating from projects. Gather and submit information

in terms of the expanded public works programme (EPW). Develop and

interpret plans and sketches. Draw up quotation documents and compile

specifications, bills of quantities and bid documents. Participate in the

adjudication process and provide recommendations quotations. Liaise with

relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects.

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

Mpumlwana 083 627 2151, e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-

bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

NOTE : Preference will be given to White Female.

Requirements

National Senior Certificate, National Diploma NQF level 6 in Mechanical Engineering (T/N/S Streams) OR N3 and passed trade test Mechanical within built environment), OR Registration as an Engineering Technician (Mechanical). 1-2 years’ relevant experience. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge and Skills: Buildings Regulations, Quality Control of all buildings works, Management of people. Risk. Change and promotion of teamwork. OHS Act. Good Verbal, written and communication Skills. Conflict Management skills. Computer literacy. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Report writing skills. Self-Management.

Duties

Conduct Inspections or maintenance on 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 being 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 finalized. Develop progress reports on outstanding and finalised work. Advice and guide contractors in respect of the compliance to legislation and procedures. Inspect work documents by contractors to determine whether it is in compliance with all relevant prescribed standards. Compile and process variation orders and requests for the extension of deadlines. Compile payment documents. Ensure effective contract administration. Timeous development of reports on problems emanating from projects. Gather and submit information in terms of the expanded public works programme (EPW). Develop and interpret plans and sketches. Draw up quotation documents and compile specifications, bills of quantities and bid documents. Participate in the adjudication process and provide recommendations quotations. Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects.