Chief Works Manager :Building at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in the built environment disciplines, OR (N3 plus a passed trade test in the relevant environment plus 3 - 5 years technical experience in the built environment, Building management or maintenance). Extensive knowledge of the Building Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Public Finance Management Act, valid code EB or C1 Driver`s license, must be prepared to travel. Registration with a professional body in the built environment would be an added advantage. Good verbal and written communication skills. Computer literate. Good interpersonal skills. Good budgeting and estimating skills, Management and planning skills, Knowledge and understanding of the Government procurement system, Knowledge and understanding of Project Management. Problem solving, willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements.

DUTIES :

• Manage day-to-day general building maintenance project activities, to facilitate effective maintenance project (term contracts), execution in terms of cost, quality and time management on an existing State building. Manage projects cost estimates and monitor and control the processes of controlling changes in line with allocated day-to-day maintenance budget. Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance to specifications set out by the Department, ensure compliance with OHSA, assist in the development of building program and conditional surveys in buildings and reporting regularly to management on the progress thereof. Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance to specifications set out by the Department, Budget management, Render a coordinated and professional service at all levels regarding the maintenance and management of DPWI clients