Chief Works Inspector: Education Infrastructure (Mechanical) - 2 Posts Available, Ref No, DOI 143/2025 at Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to plan and execute inspections for new and maintenance work on project sites and ensure that works are being done in compliance with relevant regulations and legislation at Education Facilities in the Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements    

• A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent; or N3 certificate (or higher) and a passed trade test in the mechanical environment; or Registration as a Mechanical Engineering Technician; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving license.

Key Performance Areas    

• Deliver infrastructure maintenance, upgrading and minor new work of Education Facilities;
• Project management and administration in respect of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance works, executed by contractors; Manage the activities of contractors on construction sites, and exercise quality control on projects;
• Preparation of tender documentation, specifications, and Bills of Quantities, analyse and compile;
• Project documentation; Budget preparation and estimates of costs for proposed maintenance repair works;
• The assessment, preparation, compilation and submission of facility condition reports of Health and Education Facilities; Maintain and report progress consistently to the department management information system and back up documents and information to the database; It will be advantageous to have appropriate experience in the following:
• Mechanical environment and contract administration with regards to the installation and maintenance of lifts, air-conditioning, refrigeration, fire-fighting equipment, fire alarms, pumps, and stand-by generators; Preparation of specifications, plans and working drawings and the ability to interpret Bills of Quantities; Technical experience of mechanical matters, familiar with contract administration, Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant regulations.

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Facets of the construction industry and National Building Regulations; Latest SANS 1238:2005, 1287-1:2007, 1287-2:2007, 1424:2013, 10173:2003, 1744:2017 and SANS 10142 [Electrical wiring code], compilation of specifications and tender regulations.
• Skills needed: Computer literacy; Technical report writing; Communication (written and verbal) at project management level; Customer focus and responsiveness; Quality Management; Scope Change Management; Conflict Management; Problem solving and analysis; Planning and organising; Contract Management; Ability to work well within a team.

Remuneration    

• R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)

Closing Date    
2025/12/01