Clerk Of Works at Empact Group

Purpose of the Role

• The Housing Department Clerk of Works is responsible for supervising and coordinating housing maintenance, inspections, renovations, lease administration support, and facilities management activities within a mining residential environment.
• The role ensures that housing assets, maintenance activities, contractor performance, and tenant-related services are managed in line with company standards, safety regulations, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.

Education & Experience Required

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (Essential)
• Qualification in Property Management, Building Maintenance, Facilities Management, Engineering, or related fields (Advantageous)
• Trade background in Plumbing, Electrical, Civil, or HVAC Maintenance will be advantageous
• Valid Driver’s Licence and medically fit to work on a mining site
• Computer literacy in MS Office and CMMS systems such as Planon
• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience within facilities management, housing administration, property management, mining residential operations, or maintenance environments
• Experience supervising contractors, conducting property inspections, coordinating maintenance activities, and supporting lease administration processes

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Conduct housing inspections, property condition assessments, pre-occupation, exit, and maintenance inspections
• Supervise and coordinate housing maintenance, repairs, renovations, and contractor activities
• Monitor housing assets, utilities infrastructure, and HVAC systems to ensure safe and functional residential facilities
• Verify quality of completed work, manage work orders, and maintain accurate maintenance records on Planon or related systems
• Support housing allocations, lease administration, tenant inductions, waiting lists, and housing-related enquiries
• Ensure compliance with SHE standards, housing policies, company procedures, and statutory regulations
• Conduct QA/QC inspections and escalate non-conformance or safety concerns where required
• Compile maintenance, inspection, defect, and housing operational reports
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, and effective management of housing maintenance expenditure

Key Competencies

• Strong inspection, auditing, and quality assurance skills
• Good planning, coordination, and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication, customer service, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong administrative and report-writing capability
• Knowledge of residential maintenance, building systems, and property inspection processes
• Ability to identify risks, maintenance defects, and compliance gaps proactively
• Financial awareness and cost-control understanding
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and confidentiality

Closing Date 17 June 2026