CONTROL WORKS INSPECTOR: MECHANICAL

The Control Works Inspector: Mechanical position is a mid-to-senior technical post within the District Maintenance Hub, based at the Thelle Mogoerane Facility Maintenance Hub. Operating under the broader Department of Community Safety, the role is central to ensuring that maintenance projects and minor new works are delivered effectively, safely, and in line with government standards. The incumbent will act as a bridge between the department, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders, taking charge of project oversight from identification of need through to completion, including financial control, quality assurance, and contract administration. This is a hands-on supervisory role that requires strong technical grounding, sound organisational ability, and a commitment to Batho Pele principles and transformation objectives.

To be considered, applicants need a National Diploma in the T, N, or S streams, or an equivalent qualification, combined with an N3 certificate and a passed Trade Test in the mechanical environment, alternatively registration as an Engineering Technician. At least six years of relevant, appropriate experience is required, along with a valid driver’s licence. The role demands excellent written and spoken communication, comprehensive technical knowledge of the mechanical industry, and familiarity with relevant legislation and quality control standards. Candidates should also demonstrate good organisational skills, a methodical approach, the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines, close attention to detail, and effective team working abilities. Personal attributes such as professionalism, integrity, honesty, strong ethics, people-centeredness, and collective responsibility are integral to success in this environment.

The duties are broad and encompass the full lifecycle of maintenance and minor new works projects. The post holder will allocate tasks and monitor progress and expenditure on current maintenance and minor new projects, attending monthly progress meetings with clients and stakeholders. They will ensure the Works Control System remains updated, provide reports and estimates, and recommend and monitor expenditure and payments. Accuracy in tender documents, specifications, and bills of quantities is critical, as is managing contracts through effective dispute resolution. The role also involves promoting SMMEs, BBBEE initiatives, PPPs, and the Extended Public Works Programme, including gathering and submitting related information. Further responsibilities include investigating customer complaints, developing and interpreting plans and sketches, compiling quotations and bid documents, adjudicating bids, and liaising on technical aspects. The incumbent will guide contractors and consultants on legislative and procedural compliance, verify invoices, certify progress payments, process variation orders, brief contractors, and certify claims for fees. Supervisory duties include managing the performance and conduct of Works Inspectors, identifying skills development needs, providing training, and administering the departmental performance and development system.

Additional conditions apply to this post. It is an occupational-specific dispensation (OSD) graded position, and the successful candidate must be willing to be placed according to corridor coordination and departmental needs. All shortlisted applicants will undergo pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity assessment, and may be subject to personnel suitability checks covering vetting, criminal records, citizenship, credit records, qualification verification, and employment verification. Applications must be submitted using the prescribed Z83 form, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, and foreign qualifications require a SAQA evaluation certificate. The department encourages applications from youth, people with disabilities, and designated groups, with a confirmation of disability from a registered medical practitioner required where applicable. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and the department reserves the right not to fill the post or to follow alternative recruitment processes.