Chief Works Managers: Technical Assistant/support

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Chief Works Manager: Technical Assistant/Support (Reference No: 2026/385), with two available posts, within the Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure. It is a 12-month contract position based at the Head Office in Pretoria, offering a salary of R413,001 per annum. The position involves providing technical and administrative assistance to the Technical Unit, particularly in facility condition assessments and facilities management projects. **What you will do** * 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 (from the original advert)** * A minimum of 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 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 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 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. * Analytical thinking. * Ability to work under pressure. * Self-Motivated. * Creative. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess a relevant NQF Level 6 tertiary qualification or National Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Civil/Structural Engineering, or Architectural Studies, along with at least three years of post-qualification electrical engineering experience in building services. A valid driver's license is essential. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, PFMA, National Building Regulations, Government Procurement systems in the built environment, best practices in integrated Facilities Management, and Supply Chain Management Framework and Government budget procedures. Required skills include computer literacy in MS Office, report writing, planning and organising, project management, leadership, problem-solving, facilitation, and effective communication. The ideal candidate will also be patient, understanding, trustworthy, dependable, innovative, hardworking, analytical, self-motivated, creative, and able to work 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-2026-385 Source: govpage

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• 2 posts available.

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