Chief Works Inspector: Education Infrastructure (Mechanical) at Western Cape Government

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Building construction on-site experience; Preparation of specifications, plans and working drawings and the ability to interpret Bills of Quantities; Mechanical matters, familiar with contract administration, Occupational Education and Safety Act and relevant regulations.

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 Education Facilities; Maintain and report progress consistently to the department management information system and back up documents and information to the database.

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: Proven computer literacy; Technical report writing; Written and verbal communication; 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.

Closing Date    
2023/05/02