Control Works Inspector (Electrical): Technical: Education, Ref No. DOI 22/2026 at Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to ensure that inspectorate services are provided through the investigation of customer complaints, identification of new services, needs and requirements of new work and repairs and the management of the Inspectorate component in line with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards.

Minimum Requirements    

• A National Diploma (T/N/S stream) or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering; Or A N3 and a passed trade test in Electrical Engineering; Or Registration as an Engineering Technician: Electrical; A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage the process for the identification of needs, new services and requirements for minor new work and repairs to existing work by ensuring that customer complaints are investigated and follow-up; Facilitate, co-ordinate and control the implementation of new works, repair and renovation and maintenance; Ensure that the relevant project documentation for new and existing structures is compiled; Manage the activities of contractors and consultants; Gather and submit information in terms of the expanded public works programme; Supervise the performance and conduct of subordinates. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Procurement and documentation requirements of building/maintenance projects; Contract documentation and administration, act/regulations of Occupation Health & Safety (OHS-Act), National Building Regulations, SANS and relevant Build Environment legislation; Programme and project management, research and planning procedures; Financial management; Formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment. Skills needed: Advanced computer literacy (MS Office); Communication (written and verbal); Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Conflict management; Ability to work in a team.