Control Works Manager: Mechanical Engineering Services

In brief

**Overview** This is for the position of Control Works Manager: Mechanical Engineering Services (X2 posts) within the Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure. This is a 12-month contract role based at the Head Office in Pretoria, offering a salary of R605 742 per annum. The role focuses on managing mechanical engineering services and infrastructure within the built environment. **What you will do** * Assess and report on the condition of the mechanical engineering infrastructure. * Perform technical evaluation of professional service providers’ and contractors’ bids. * Solely account for planning, co-coordinating, and managing all technical facilities management activities/projects. * Oversee and ensure the maintenance of building assets within the Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing disciplines. * Be accountable for services including Lifts, Escalators, HVAC, Fire Detection Systems, etc. * Oversee mechanical and water reticulation infrastructure and ensure that they are efficiently, financially, and optimally maintained. * Supervise service providers to deliver the preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance program for the departmental infrastructure. * Efficiently attend to all maintenance requests and infrastructure facility management in line with operational standards and ensure the ongoing performance and reliability of the assets. * 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 mechanical engineering accounts and construction contract final accounts. * Accept responsibility for the development, implementation, review, and regular updating of standardised mechanical engineering practice manuals for the Department. * Participate in the administration and performance monitoring of Total Facilities Management (TFM) contracts relating to mechanical 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 programme compliance. * Conduct detailed Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) of mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA. * Appropriate three years' post-qualification Mechanical Engineering experience in the built environment. * 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. * Be patient. * Be understanding. * Be trustworthy. * Be dependable. * Be innovative. * Be hardworking. * Be analytical thinking. * Ability to work under pressure. * Self-Motivated. * Creative. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for Mechanical Engineering professionals holding a BSc/B.Eng/B.Tech degree at NQF level 7 with at least three years of post-qualification experience in the built environment. Applicants must possess a valid driver's licence and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, PFMA, National Building Regulations, and Government Procurement systems. Essential skills include technical expertise in integrated Facilities Management, Supply Chain Management, and government budget procedures. Candidates should be proficient in MS Office Suite and possess strong report-writing, planning, organising, project management, leadership, problem-solving, facilitation, and effective communication skills. The ideal candidate will be patient, understanding, trustworthy, dependable, innovative, hardworking, analytical, self-motivated, creative, and capable of working effectively under pressure. **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-2026-383 Source: govpage

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