Active Jobs at Department of Public Works (DPW)

REQUIREMENTS :

• A BSC Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification.
• Six years post qualification Quantity Survey experience Required.
• Compulsory registration with SACQSP as a professional Quantity Surveyor.
• Be in possession of a valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Apply the policies, methods, practices and standards as well as ensure compliance with Departmental space and cost norms requirements and legislation.
• Using inputs from a multidisciplinary team, prepare cost estimates on building projects or existing and proposed built infrastructure, consultants’ designs, drawings and details against best practice norms as applicable to new installations, rehabilitation, refurbishment, upgrades and/or maintenance contracts. Assess standards of installation, operations, maintenance and records in relation to costs. Determine the cost efficiency of projects and its life cycle costs and advise on optimizing building costs and time.
• Advise on the economic life of existing systems and built infrastructure. Provide support to inform feasibility studies in the evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of existing and proposed built infrastructure including cost and time implications.
• Visit building sites to assess and develop technical reports. Make recommendations on value-enhancing strategies for the government property portfolio. Project manages the compilation of feasibility study reports within a multidisciplinary team and according to given time frames.
• Make forecast on the performance of state fixed assets while considering micro and macro-economic policies and the impact thereof on state investment and the property industry. Conduct sensitivity analysis to enable the formulation of proactive strategies for optimum portfolio management.
• Assess the financial and socio-economic benefits for all property investment/disinvestment option. Apply policies, methods, best practices and standards well as ensure compliance with Departmental requirements and legislation. Provide inputs into the development of business processes and guidelines for making sound investment decisions. Executive report writing. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Engineering degree in mechanical engineering (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification.
• Three (03) years post qualification engineering experience required. Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer. 

DUTIES :

• Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety: Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects, develop cost effective solutions according to standards, evaluate existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology, develop tender specifications, ensure through evaluation that planning and design by others is done according to sound engineering principles and according to norms and standards and code of practice, approve engineering works according to prescribed norms and standards.
• Human capital development: Developing solutions and to provide recommendations and costs. Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer, adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice. Creating high performance culture. Supervise the engineering work and processes, administer performance management and development. Conduct Office administration which includes budget planning, management of resources. Prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation. Ensure adherence to regulations and procedures for the procurement of goods and services.
• Research and development: Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures, research/literature studies on engineering technology to improve expertise. Liaise with relevant bodies/councils on engineering-related matters. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• National higher diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years and six months certified experience.
• BTech (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years certified managerial experience.
• Honours degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. Valid driver’s license.
• Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment. Computer literacy,

DUTIES :

• Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control for envisaged projects. Full project management function, cost, quality and time control. Manage project cost estimates and control changes in line with allocated budgets.
• Plan and attend project meetings during the project phases. Assist with the compilation of projects documentation to support project processes.
• Implement project administration processes according to Government requirements. Ensure implementation of procurement activities and adherence thereof to Government policies.
• Provide assistance in implementing and assuring that project execution is in accordance with the approved project norms and time schedules. Support the project environment and activities to ensure that project objectives are delivered timeously.
• Manage and engage in multi-disciplinary construction teams regarding the construction/maintenance of facilities; Ensure that construction projects are implemented and executed as envisaged in the acquisition/procurement plan and that high quality projects are delivered within time, cost and quality framework. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Ten years post qualification experience required as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman in Carpentry.
• Knowledge of the PFMA and the OHSA. Knowledge of Project Management, Technical design and analysis. 

DUTIES :

• Effective supervision of day-to-day activities of the workshop, conduct regular site inspections and ensure that all sites comply with the relevant statutory regulations.
• Receive, attend to and follow up on outstanding job cards, supervise the maintenance of government properties, safeguard and oversee the maintenance of workshop equipment and vehicles, monitor the removal of refuse and office furniture at state buildings, attend maintenance related meetings with client departments. Assist with financial and procurement administration process of workshops.
• Manage staff according to the PMDS. Compile reports on Workshop activities 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Five years post qualification experience as an Artisan. Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of OHSA Act. A valid driver’s license. Installation Rules. 

DUTIES :

• Spot check technical faults for repairs or maintenance required.
• Oversee and ensure that quotations are received and purchase required equipment and materials.
• Oversee and ensure that the maintenance and faults repair registers updated.
• Report writing. Repairs of faults. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Knowledge of OHSA Act.
• Knowledge of operation of equipment, tools and materials.
• Knowledge of general built environment. A valid driver`s license.

DUTIES :

• Maintain and repair technical faults related to carpentry according to standards.
• Test repair equipment and/or facilities against specifications. Service equipment and/or facilities according to schedule.
• Quality assures serviced and maintained equipment and/or facilities.
• Keep and maintain job record/register of maintained and repaired faults. Report writing. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Knowledge of OHSA Act.
• Knowledge of operation of equipment, tools and materials.
• Knowledge of general built environment. A valid driver`s license.  

DUTIES :

• Maintain and repair technical faults related to carpentry according to standards.
• Test repair equipment and/or facilities against specifications. Service equipment and/or facilities according to schedule.
• Quality assure serviced and maintained equipment and/or facilities.
• Keep and maintain job record/register of maintained and repaired faults. Report writing.