Chief Works Managers: Technical Assistant/Support

About the role

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is hiring 2 Chief Works Managers: Technical Assistant/Support posts, based in Head Office (Pretoria). This is a contract post, paying R413,001 a year. (12 Months Contract) How to apply: Applications for the position of Chief Works Managers: Technical Assistant/Support must be emailed to: Recruitment26-97@dpw.gov.za Reference number to quote: 2026/385 Closing date: 20 November 2026 at 16H00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, scheduling and conducting of Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) across departmental facilities, including site inspections, photographic surveys and data collection on the condition of building elements and services.
• Capture and consolidate FCA site information into condition assessment schedules, reports and supporting documentation for review by the ASD and Directors.
• Assist the ASD and Directors: Facilities Management with day-to-day technical and administrative tasks in the Technical Unit and carry out instructions and assignments as directed.
• Provide administrative support to the Technical Unit, including diary coordination, minute-taking, filing, and tracking of correspondence, submissions and approvals.
• Assist in the compilation, formatting and proofreading of technical reports, presentations, schedules and other documents prepared by the Technical Unit.
• Support the ASD and Directors in monitoring the progress of TFM and facilities management projects, and help track outstanding actions, deadlines and deliverables.
• Assist with the preparation and collation of documentation for meetings, site visits and technical evaluations, and follow up on action items as instructed by seniors.
• Maintain and update records, registers and databases relating to facility condition assessments, maintenance requests and technical unit activities.
• Assist with logistical and administrative arrangements for site visits and inspections undertaken by the Technical Unit.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned by the ASD or Directors: Facilities Management in support of the Technical Unit's operations.

Requirements

• At least three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06)/National Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Civil Engineering/Structural Engineering or Architectural Studies at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA.
• Appropriate 3 years' post-qualification electrical engineering experience in building services.
• A valid driver’s Licence.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, knowledge of PFMA and National Building Regulations.
• Knowledge of Government Procurement systems in the built environment, technical knowledge of key functions related to best practice within integrated Facilities Management.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Framework and Government budget procedure Skills.
• Computer Literacy in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook), report writing skills, planning and organising, project management skills, leadership skills, problem-solving, facilitation skills, effective communication skills.
• Be patient, understanding, trustworthy, dependable, innovative, hardworking and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work under pressure, Self-Motivated, and Creative.