Works Inspector: Mechanical (Head Office)

About the role

The Department of Infrastructure Development (Gauteng) is hiring a Works Inspector: Mechanical in Facilities Maintenance Services Sub Directorate: Condition assessment, based in Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R280,278 a year. How to apply: To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za Reference number to quote: REFS/056917 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Check if new and/or maintenance work undertaken on project sites are in compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation.
• Conduct inspections on work done, or to be done, to check that proper quality control is maintained.
• Compile an estimate of repairs and costs for minor new work and maintenance work to be undertaken.
• Maintain an electronic record system for work being done and work that was finalised.
• Develop progress reports on outstanding and finalised work.
• Develop and interpret plans and sketches.
• Draw-up quotation documents and compile specifications.
• Participate in the adjudication process and provide recommendations on quotations.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects.
• Inspect the work done by contractors to determine whether it is in compliance with all relevant prescribed standards.
• Advise and guide contractors in respect of the relevant legislation and regulations.
• Compile payment documents.
• Compile and process variation orders and requests for the extension of deadlines.
• Ensure effective contract administration.
• Develop reports on problems emanating from projects.
• Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works programme (EPWP).

Requirements

• A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or A N3 and a passed trade test in the Mechanical environment, or Registration as an Engineering Technician.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of National Building Standards Act of 1977, Regulations and Municipal Regulations
• Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000
• Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000
• Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007
• Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations
• Legislation, Regulations and Guidelines pertaining to infrastructure matters in Health
• PFMA 1999 and Regulations
• Skills- Communication, Analytical, Problem Solving, Technical
• Attributes- Team worker
• Proactive and resourceful
• Responsive
• Responsible