Chief Works Inspector: General Buildings: Technical

Overview

Chief Works Inspector for general buildings in the Eastern Cape, supervising quality control and compliance on construction and maintenance projects.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or A N3 and passed Trade Test in the Built environment or Registration as an Engineering Technician, and A valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Works Inspector.
• Knowledge and Skills: Building Regulations, Quality Control of all building works, Management of people, risk, change, and promotion of teamwork, Management, OHS.
• Good verbal, writing, and communication skills, Conflict Management skills, Computer literacy, Client orientation and customer focus skills, Report writing skills, Self–Management.

Duties

• Conduct and supervise quality control of new works and maintenance projects: Supervise and monitor compliance with the National Building Regulations in inspection of properties, Supervise and monitor contracts and in-house construction by providing technical advice and guidance in respect of compliance with regulations, legislation and processes, attend meetings and submit reports.
• Conduct condition assessment on government-used facilities: Conduct and supervise inspections on DPW-used buildings, coordinate condition assessment report with a view to effecting maintenance, Conduct and supervise inspections on client used/leased buildings, coordinate condition assessment report with a view to advising Immovable Assets, attend meetings and submit reports.
• Monitor SMMES with respect to quality control: Recommend the appointment of a clerk of works for each project where SMMEs are appointed, coordinate resources such that the frequency of inspections is increased on sites where SMMEs are involved, monitor the effectiveness of contractors and SMMEs in all the projects, and provide assistance to EPWP in the development of SMMEs.
• Supervise resources: Identify skills development needs and recommend training and development opportunities, ensure quality control and effective and efficient workflow by Works Inspectors and report on all work allocated, monitor proper utilization of stores, equipment and expenditure, administer performance and development system.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitment- bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon- Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries: Ms C. Bermoskie at 083 797 8135 / Mr. S.Damane at 083 797 8135, e- recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za Ms. N. Ndawo at /083 627 2151 Ms. S. Nenene at /083 627 2151 Mr. S Mpumlwana at 083 627 2151, e-recruitment Technical Enquires: erecruitment- bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

Notes

Gqeberha: Preference will be given to Indian Male. Queenstown: Preference will be given to Indian Female with Disability and Indian Male. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to technical exercises and interviews. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behaviourally preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. MANAGEMENT ECHELON