Chief Works Inspector: Mechanical at Eastern Cape Public Works and Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• National Senior Certificate, National Diploma (NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA), (T/N/S streams), or A N3 and passed trade test in Mechanical within built environment), or Registration as an Engineering Technician with 3 years’ relevant experience as a Works Inspector. 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, Management, OHS, Good verbal, writing and communication skills, Conflict Management skills, Computer literacy, Client orientation and customer focus skills, Report writing skills, Self – Management. Competencies: Model high standards of performance for self and team, Customer service, Customer Focus, People Management and Empowerment, Problem Analysis and Solving, Self – Management, Manages challenges and opportunities, Computer application, Engineering 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 to 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 of effecting maintenance, Conduct and supervise inspections on client used/leased buildings, coordinate condition assessment report with a view to advise Immovable Assets.
• Monitor SMMES with respect to quality control, Recommend the appointment of 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 effectiveness of contractors and SMMEs in all the projects, Provide assistance to EPWP in 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.