Control Works Inspector: Technical Services (Health), Ref No. DOI 24/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure has a career opportunity, to ensure that inspectorate services are provided through the investigation of customer complaints. Manage the Inspectorate component in line with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards. Identify new services, needs and requirements of new work and repairs.

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• Extensive practical experience in the construction industry including maintenance work;
• Proven Project Management experience in a built environment. 

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 Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP).
• Supervise the performance and conduct of subordinates.

Competencies    

• Extensive knowledge and experience of project management, personnel management, contract administration of maintenance/construction of buildings, financial and procurement procedures;
• Occupational Health and Safety Act, relevant legislation, Public Service Act, regulations and the PFMA;
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Good verbal and written communication skills; Computer literacy (MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).