WORKS INSPECTOR

Job Overview

The Department is seeking a Works Inspector based in Mopani district with a salary of R280 278 per annum. Responsibilities include inspecting minor new and existing structures, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining quality control, compiling cost estimates, overseeing contractors, and administering contracts. Requirements feature a National Diploma in T/N/S streams, N3 with a trade test in the building environment, or Engineering Technician registration, alongside a valid driver's licence and project management skills.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent
• Or N3 and a trade test in the building environment
• Or Registration as an Engineering Technician
• Valid driver’s license with the exception of applicants with disabilities
• Technical Competencies: Project Management, Technical analysis, Computer Literacy, Technical report writing, Production, process knowledge and skills
• Generic Competencies: Problem solving and analysis, Decision making, Teamwork, Customer focus and responsiveness, Planning and organising, Job Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal, Flexibility, Language, Good verbal and written communication, Accuracy, Co-operative

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Render a basic inspection service of work done on minor new and existing structures on a project basis
• Check if new and/or maintenance work undertaken on project sites are following all relevant regulations and legislation
• Conduct inspections on work done, or to be done, to check that proper quality control is maintained
• Compile an estimate of repairs and costs for minor new work and maintenance work to be undertaken
• Maintain an electronic record system for work being done and work that was finalised
• Develop progress reports on outstanding and finalised work
• Analyze and compile relevant documentation for work to be done through development and interpretation of plans and sketches, draw-up quotation documents and compile specifications
• Participate in the adjudication process and provide recommendations on quotations
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects
• Oversee the work of contractors by inspecting work, advising on legislation, compiling payment documents, and processing variation orders
• Ensure effective contract administration and timeous development of reports on problems emanating from projects
• Render extended public works Programme and gather and submit information in terms of the programme

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