Chief Works Inspector- Electrical

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Chief Works Inspector - Electrical, located within the Chief Directorate: Maintenance at the Gauteng Department Of Infrastructure Development. The position is based at the Tulisa Park District Maintenance Hub, offering a salary of R413 001 per annum, plus benefits. The reference number for this vacancy is REFS/056807. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Conducting inspections. * Preparing reports. * Preparing specifications for unplanned maintenance and minor new work. * Developing a bill of quantities and proposals on associated costs. * Inspecting new and/or maintenance work on project sites to ensure compliance with regulations, legislation, and quality control. * Compiling estimates of repairs and costs for minor new work and maintenance. * Developing, implementing, and maintaining an electronic record system for current and finalised work. * Developing progress reports on outstanding and finalised work. * Developing and interpreting plans and sketches. * Drawing up quotation documents, compiling specifications, bills of quantities, and bid documents. * Adjudicating and providing recommendations on quotations and bids. * Liaising with relevant stakeholders on technical aspects. * Advising and guiding contractors on compliance to legislation and procedures. * Verifying invoices and certifying progress of payments. * Checking and processing variation orders and making recommendations on requests for deadline extensions. * Briefing contractors and consultants on projects and certifying claims for fees. * Ensuring effective contract administration. * Facilitating and resolving project problems and developing project progress reports. * Gathering and submitting information for the extended public works programme. * Identifying skills development needs and providing training for Works Inspectors. * Providing advice and guidance on interpreting and applying legislation, policies, and procedures. * Ensuring quality control and efficient workflow of work done by Works Inspectors, and reporting on allocated work. * Monitoring proper utilisation of equipment, stores, and expenditure. * Administering the departmental performance management and development system. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent/N3 and an Engineering Technician qualification. * A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience. * **Competencies:** * **Knowledge of:** * Public Service Regulatory Framework * Department Strategy * **Skills:** * Communication * Computer literacy * Analytical * Presentation * Report Writing * Financial * **Attributes:** * Team worker * Able to work independently * Professional * Confidential * Ability to work under pressure * Quality-driven **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent/N3 and be an Engineering Technician, with at least 3 years of appropriate experience. The ideal applicant will have knowledge of both the Public Service Regulatory Framework and the department's strategy. Key skills required include communication, computer literacy, analytical thinking, presentation, report writing, and financial management. Essential attributes are being a team worker, capable of independent work, professional, confidential, able to perform under pressure, and quality-driven. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-infrastructure-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-056807 Source: govpage

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