Job Opportunities at Department of Public Works (DPW)

REQUIREMENTS :

• At least a BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering (Postgraduate qualification in structural engineering will be an added advantage). Compulsory registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng.) with the Engineering Council of South Africa.
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience post registration as a Professional Engineer. Extensive experience in the field of structural engineering which include but not limited to: design and construction of concrete structures (such as industrial, residential and office building; water and waste water treatment works, bridges, dams etc.); Steel structures (such as industrial and office buildings) and masonry structures.
• Experience in the interpretation of geological information and data obtained from geotechnical investigations and the application thereof in the design of building foundations.

DUTIES :

• Technical specification and evaluation of professional service providers’ and contractors’ bids. Review and acceptance of the professional service provider’s concept and detailed designs. Assist in compilation of tender documentation. Conduct technical inspections and integrity surveys on various civil engineering assets.
• Compilation of technical justifications to initiate new projects. Compilation of business cases to justify funds for new projects. Conduct quality control over the work of the consultant and the contractor during the execution phase of the project.
• Assist project managers in resolving technical disputes arising at different stages of the project. Review and audit final professional civil engineering accounts. Accept responsibility for the development, implementation, review and regular updating of standardised civil engineering practice manuals for the Department.
• Undertake detail design, documentation and implementation of minor projects. Engage with client departments and stakeholders on technical matters. Provide mentorship and supervision to candidate engineers, technologists and technicians. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering (Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage). Compulsory registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng.) with the Engineering Council of South Africa. A minimum of 6 years’ post qualification experience.
• Extensive experience in various fields of civil engineering which include but not limited to: geotechnical investigations and designs;  water engineering (design and construction of: bulk water services, connector infrastructures, reticulation systems, water reservoirs, waste water and water treatment works) and construction materials.
• Experience in traffic and transportation engineering will be an added advantage. Exposure to the four main contracts used in the civil engineering industry. Good understanding of the CIDB standard for uniformity and the standard professional services contract.

DUTIES :

• Technical specification and evaluation of professional service providers’ and contractors’ bids. Review and acceptance of the professional service provider’s concept and detailed designs. Assist in compilation of tender documentation.
• Conduct technical inspections and integrity surveys on various civil engineering assets. Compilation of technical justifications to initiate new projects.
• Compilation of business cases to justify funds for new projects. Conduct quality control over the work of consultants and contractors during the execution phase of projects.
• Assist project managers in resolving technical disputes arising at different stages of projects. Review and audit final professional civil engineering accounts. Accept responsibility for the development, implementation, review and regular updating of standardised civil engineering practice manuals for the Department.
• Undertake detail design, documentation and implementation of minor projects. Engage with client departments and stakeholders on technical matters. Provide mentorship and supervision to candidate engineers, technologists and technicians. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• BSC Eng Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is compulsory, with a minimum of 6 years post-qualification experience. Be in possession of a valid driver’s license (Code 08). 

DUTIES :

• Review, analyse and evaluate state owned facilities, specification drawings and details against industry best practice norms as applicable to new, rehabilitation and/or maintenance projects. Evaluate facilities / buildings to determine if they conform to industry acceptable norms, standards and specifications. Identify the risks associated with different types / categories of buildings and the construction thereof.
• Provide technical input, guidance and interpretation of feasibility studies on various projects. Advise and identify innovative alternative solutions to promote sustainability and cost effectiveness in buildings. Make recommendation 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.
• 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.
• Identify technical and functionality solutions and market trends and risk for specified portfolio and project solutions. 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 (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification. Six years post qualification experience. Valid driver’s license. Compulsory registration with ECSA/Relevant council as a Professional Engineer.
• Knowledge: Various facets of Civil Engineering practice, including knowledge of construction methods, techniques and system applied in full spectrum of the Civil Engineering profession.
• Knowledge of contract building law to the extent applied in the profession. All aspects of the building Engineering design and analysis, engineering operational communication, process knowledge maintenance knowledge, to extent applied in the profession.

DUTIES :

• To lead and manage the technical aspects of Civil Engineering projects within the Built Environment, oversee design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure. Champion the conceptualization and detailed designs of in-house projects within the Durban regional Office of DPWI PMTE. Mentor the candidate engineers. Provide technical support to Project Managers in evaluating effectiveness and \ efficiency of solutions offered by Consultants.
• Evaluate construction activities and to ensure that the consultants design(s) are executed and performed to acceptable standards. Maintain operational agreements between Client Departments and the National Department of Public Works, ensuring compliance to the requirements of the relevant Acts.
• Review, analyse and evaluate state owned facilities, specification drawings and details against industry best practice norms as applicable to new, rehabilitation and/or maintenance projects. Evaluate facilities / buildings to determine if they conform to industry acceptable norms, standards and specifications. Identify the risks associated with different types/categories of buildings and the construction thereof.
• Provide technical input, guidance and interpretation of feasibility studies on various projects. Advise and identify innovative alternative solutions to promote sustainability and cost effectiveness in buildings. Make recommendation 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. 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. Identify technical and functionality solutions and market trends and risk for specified portfolio and project solutions. Provide inputs into the development of business processes and guidelines for making sound investment decisions. Executive report writing. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• BSc (Hons)/ BTech degree in Geology or Engineering Geology and MSc qualification is an added advantage. Compulsory registration with the South African Council of Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr. Sci. Nat).
• Six (6) years post qualification experience in the Natural Science Geo-Professional field.
• Experience in fundamental geology, geological mapping, geophysical surveys, geohydrological studies, conducting geological/ engineering geological desktop studies, analysis/ interpretation of geological information/ data obtained from engineering geological/ dolomite stability investigations.

DUTIES :

• Technical specification and evaluation of professional service providers and contractors' bids. Review and acceptance of the professional service provider’s concept and detailed designs. Assist in compilation of tender documentation.
• Conduct technical inspections and integrity surveys on various civil engineering assets. Compilation of technical justifications to initiate new projects. Compilation of business cases to justify funds for new projects. Conduct quality control over the work of consultants and contractors during the execution phase of projects.
• Assist project managers in resolving technical disputes arising at different stages of projects. Perform engineering geological geohazard assessment (desktop) studies/ literature reviews on state-owned properties located on problem soils and within 4 km dolomite buffer zone. Generate/ prepare geological reports/ dolomite status certificates (DSCs) and provide geological prior information regarding such properties to NDPWI’s Dolomite Risk Management Services (DRMS) clients.
• Issue DSCs to various internal clients. Review Consultants’ dolomite stability investigations (DSI) reports. Review Consultants/ Dolomite Specialist Service Provider's Project Execution Plans (PEPs) on rehabilitation of sinkholes/ subsidence in collaboration with the Dolomite Risk Project Manager.
• Provide geoscience advisory services to the department’s internal clients. Visit rotary percussion drilling operations/ sites as and when required. Ensure dolomite stability investigations are carried out in accordance with the departmental and industry standards.
• Accept responsibility for the development, implementation, review and regular updating of standardised geotechnical engineering practice manuals for the Department. Undertake detail design, documentation and implementation of minor projects.
• Engage with client departments and stakeholders on technical matters. Provide mentorship and supervision to candidate engineers, technologists and technicians. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification (Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage).
• A minimum of 6 years relevant post qualification experience in the field of quantity surveying.
• Compulsory registration as a Professional Quantity Surveyor with the South African Council for Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP). A valid driver’s licence. 

DUTIES :

• Technical and cost evaluation of professional service providers’ and contractors’ bids. Review and acceptance of the professional service provider’s cost estimates for at both conceptual and detail design stages. Evaluate and verify claims of professional service providers and contractors during the execution phase of projects. Attend on-site technical meetings on behalf of the department.
• Assist project managers in resolving technical disputes arising at different stages of the project. Verify and approve Contract Price Adjustment Provisions (CPAP) for projects in construction in accordance with both the JBCC and GCC contracts.
• Render Quantity Surveying Services on in-house designs on projects designed by internal Architects and Engineers. Verify and confirm the final account on both consultant’s and contractor’s fee accounts. Update relevant quantity Surveying manuals, norms and standards.
• Ensure the adoption of technical and quality strategies. Provide solutions on non-compliance on quantity determination. Supervise junior quantity surveyors. Mentor candidate quantity surveyors. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant qualification. A minimum of 6 years relevant post qualification experience in the field of quantity surveying.
• Compulsory registration as a Professional Quantity Surveyor with the South African Council for Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP). A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Provide standard in-house quantity surveying service in the regional service. To liaise and co-operate with the Directorate: Quantity surveying services in the professional services component in head Office.
• The standardization of quantity surveying matters. The provision of quantity surveying –related support and advice to project managers and work managers in the regional office and professional bodies.
• The auditing and verification of norms, variation orders as well as fee and final accounts on all projects executed by the region. The development and maintenance of the building cost database.
• The provision of budgetary and administrative support to the component. To visit building sites to review consultants’ cash-flow projections and to assist and monitor progress on documented projects and services. The effective management of subordinates. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• At least a BTech degree in Civil Engineering. Compulsory registration as a Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng.) with the Engineering Council of South Africa.
• A minimum of 6 years post-qualification experience as a Civil Technologist.
• Extensive experience in various fields of civil engineering which include but not limited to: geotechnical investigations and designs; water engineering (design and construction of: bulk water services, connector infrastructures, reticulation systems, water reservoirs, waste water and water treatment works) and construction materials.

DUTIES :

• Technical specification and evaluation of professional service providers’ and contractors’ bids. Review and acceptance of the professional service provider’s concept and detailed designs. Assist in compilation of tender documentation.
• Conduct technical inspections and integrity surveys on various civil engineering assets. Compilation of technical justifications to initiate new projects.
• Compilation of business cases to justify funds for new projects. Conduct quality control over the work of consultants and contractors during the execution phase of projects.
• Assist project managers in resolving technical disputes arising at different stages of projects. Review and audit final professional civil engineering accounts.
• Accept responsibility for the development, implementation, review and regular updating of standardised civil engineering practice manuals for the Department.
• Undertake detail design, documentation and implementation of minor projects. Engage with client departments and stakeholders on technical matters. Provide mentorship and supervision to candidate engineers, technologists and technicians. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• At least a BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering. A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the field of civil engineering post qualification. Compulsory registration as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (Professional Engineering Technologist will not be considered).
• Experience in various fields of civil engineering which include but not limited to: geotechnical investigations and designs; water engineering (design and construction of: bulk water services, connector infrastructures, reticulation systems, water reservoirs, waste water and water treatment works); and construction materials.
• Experience in traffic and transportation engineering will be an added advantage.

DUTIES :

• Technical evaluation of professional service providers’ and contractors’ bids. Review and acceptance of the professional service provider’s concept and detailed design. Assist in compilation of tender documentation. Conduct technical inspections and integrity surveys on various civil engineering assets.
• Conduct quality control over the work of the consultant and the contractor during the execution phase of the project.
• Conduct minor traffic studies under supervision of a chief engineer. Assist project managers in resolving technical disputes arising at different stages of the project. Review and audit final professional civil engineering accounts and construction contract final accounts.
• Accept responsibility for the development, implementation, review and regular updating of standardized civil engineering practice manuals for the Department. Undertake in-house designs, documentation and implementation of minor projects.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Higher Diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 4 years’ and six months certified experience or B-tech (Built Environment Field) with a minimum of 4 years certified managerial experience or Honours degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience. Valid driver’s license.

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 :

• A three year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) (T/N/S Streams) or with appropriate experience in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or (N3 plus trade test certificate in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a Registration as an Engineering Technician and more than 6 years appropriate experience).
• The candidate must be in possession of a valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Ensure appropriate maintenance and repairs of electrical and mechanical installations and components in the state owned facilities to the required standards as guided by Laws and Regulations. Ensure registration and listing of all components and installations to the facilities register.
• Plan and execute the service contracts of mechanical and electrical installations and contribute extensively to the budgeting process for maintenance.
• Manage expenditure of day to day maintenance budget as per PFMA. Ensure compliance to OHSA, National Building Regulations Act.
• Manage and monitor performance of Chief Works Managers and ensure implementation of PMDS. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) (T/N/S streams) or A N3 and a passed trade test in Building/Civil; Facilities Management Registration as an Engineering Technician and more than 6 years appropriate experience in Built environment. Applicable knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act; National Building Regulations and Building Standards, technical knowledge of the built environment

DUTIES :

• Facilitate, co-ordination and control the implementation of new works, repairs and renovation and maintenance; Allocate tasks and projects in relation to the maintenance of existing and new works, monitor the projects and expenditure on current maintenance and minor new works projects and attend monthly project meeting with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that the Works Control System is updated, provide reports and estimates and recommend and monitor expenditure and payment. Ensure accuracy of tender documents, specifications and bills of quantities.
• Promote and assist SMMEs BBBEE and PPPs. Promote the initiative of the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP). Ensure effective contract administration through the resolution of disputes.
• Ensure that the relevant project documentation for new and existing structures is compiled; develop and interpret plans and sketches, draw-up quotation documents and complies specifications, bills of quantities and bid documents, adjudicate and provide recommendations on quotations and bid.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects. Manage the activities of contractors and consultants; provide advice and guidance to contractors and consultants in respect of compliance to legislation, regulations and procedures, put systems and procedures in place to ensure contractors and consultant adhere to legislation, regulations and procedures.
• Ensure effective contract administration. Verify invoices and certify claims for fees. Check and process variation orders and requests for the extension of deadlines. Brief contractors and consultants on projects and certify claims for fees.
• Facilitate and resolve problems emanating from projects and develop reports on projects. Supervise and provide training and development opportunities employees. Administer the department performance and development systems. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A three year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Auditing/Accounting. Must possess Internal Audit Technician (IAT). Professional Internal Auditor (PIA) qualification will be an added advantage, Practicing Internal Auditor with appropriate experience. A valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Assist the Deputy Director during the strategic planning process and with the planning of audit activities. Develop audit objectives that address the risks controls and governance processes associated with the activities under review;
• Develop audit procedures that achieve the engagement objectives; set both the scope and degree of testing required to achieve the assignment objectives in each phase; submit audit program for the review of the Deputy Director prior to the commencement of audit assignments;
• Plan and monitor projects within set timeframes, and individuals responsible for the assignment to ensure that objectives are achieved, quality is assured and staff is developed; Ensure that conclusions and audit results are based on appropriate analysis and evaluation;;
• Attend exit conference on completion of Audit assignment and present audit results. Implement a Quality Assurance and Improvement program in the Internal Audit to ensure compliance to the IIA Standards and Unit Policies and Procedures.
• Expected to conduct regular audits on key financial controls; compliance audits; performance information audits, (predetermined objectives), performance audits operations audits, governance audits, and as identified. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 6) in Provisioning Administration, Public Management and Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, Purchasing Management or any other related field. Relevant working management experience in Public Service supply chain and financial management. Must have a valid driver’s license.

DUTIES :

• Monitor and oversee posting, payments and cellular phone administration. Manage and compile monthly, quarterly and annual financial inputs. Manage compilation of monthly creditors’ payment reconciliations.
• Manage and report fruitless and wasteful expenditure. Ensure that all invoices are processed within 30 Days. Provide management and audit response to internal and external auditors.
• Develop, review and implement procurement policies and procedures. Oversee the Departmental LOGIS system activities.
• Manage the departmental warehouse and stock levels. Overall management of the sectional budget and human resources.