Establish norms and standards to ensure that the state machinery functions optimally and that such norms and standards are adhered to.
Implement interventions to maintain a compliant and functioning Public Service.
Promote an ethical public service through programmes, systems, frameworks and structures that detect, prevent and combat corruption.
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Chief Works Manager: Mechanical (Cape Town Regional Office )
A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6)/ National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or related, or (N3 plus a passed trade test in the relevant environment, and 3-5 years related technical experience). Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES :
Identify needs and requirements of new work and repairs through the investigation of customer complaints and new services required. Prepare specifications for unplanned maintenance and minor new work. Develop a bill of quantities. Develop proposals on the associated costs. Render an inspection service of work done on new projects and existing structures. Inspect new and/or maintenance 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 maintained.
Analyse and compile relevant project documentation for new and existing structures, through inter alia the following. Develop and interpret plans and sketches. Draw-up quotation documents and compile specifications, bills of quantities and bid documents. Adjudicate and provide recommendations on quotations and bids. Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects.
Project sites: Advice and guide contractors in respect of the compliance to legislation and procedures. Verify invoices and certify progress of payments. Check and process variation orders and make recommendations on requests for the extension of deadlines. Brief contractors and consultants on projects and certify claims for fees. Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures.
Ensure quality control and effective and efficient workflow of work done by Works Inspectors and report on all work allocated. Monitor the proper utilisation of equipment, stores and expenditure. Administer the departmental performance management and development system.