Control Works Manager: Electrical Engineering Services

In brief

Overview This is an explanation for the Control Works Manager: Electrical Engineering Services position within the Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure. This is a 12-month contract role, with two posts available, based at Head Office in Pretoria. The salary for this position is R605,742 per annum. What you will do * Assess and report on the condition of the electrical engineering infrastructure. * Conduct technical evaluation of professional service providers’ and contractors’ bids. * Be solely accountable for planning, coordinating, and managing all technical facilities management activities/projects. * Oversee and ensure the maintenance of building assets across Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing disciplines. * Account for services including standby generators, UPS, transformers, lighting systems, MV, and LV systems. * Oversee electrical infrastructure to ensure efficient, financial, and optimal maintenance. * Supervise service providers to deliver preventive and corrective maintenance programs for departmental infrastructure. * Efficiently attend to all maintenance requests and infrastructure facility management in line with operational standards to ensure ongoing performance and reliability of assets. * Conduct quality control over the work of consultants and contractors during the execution phase of projects. * Assist project managers in resolving technical disputes at different stages of projects. * Review and audit final professional electrical engineering accounts and construction contract final accounts. * Accept responsibility for the development, implementation, review, and regular updating of standardised electrical engineering practice manuals for the Department. * Participate in the administration and performance monitoring of Total Facilities Management (TFM) contracts related to electrical services, including service level agreement (SLA) compliance and contractor performance evaluation. * Conduct monthly site inspections to monitor project progress, verify work executed against payment claims, and report on quality and program compliance. * Conduct detailed Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) of electrical infrastructure and compile condition assessment reports, including remedial cost estimates and prioritised intervention plans. Requirements (from the original advert) * A minimum of BSc/B.Eng/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA. * Appropriate three years' post-qualification electrical engineering experience in building services. * A valid driver’s Licence. * Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. * Knowledge of the 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. * Computer Literacy in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, and MS Outlook). * Report-writing skills. * Planning and organising skills. * Project management skills. * Leadership skills. * Problem-solving skills. * Facilitation skills. * Effective communication skills. Who should apply The ideal candidate should be patient, understanding, trustworthy, dependable, innovative, hardworking, and analytical. They should also possess the ability to work under pressure, be self-motivated, and creative. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-public-works-and-infrastructure-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-39-of-2026#spani-ref-2026-381 Source: govpage

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• 2 posts available.

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