• Reference Number : REFS/042689
• Directorate : INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R397 116.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr. Nkosikhona Masangane Tel No: (011) 240 3094

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Building/Mechanical/Electrical/Engineering qualification as recognized by SAQA. 3-5 years’ relevant experience post qualification Valid drivers’ license. Competencies: Computer Literacy. Knowledge and understanding of National Building Standards Act of 1977 and Regulations, Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007, Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations, National Environmental Management Act of 1998, Public Service Act, 1994 and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and Treasury Regulations and GP IDMS Framework. Standard for Infrastructure Procurement and Delivery Management – National Treasury. Must have proven verbal, written, communication, computer skills. Ability to timeously produce thorough and informative documents/reports.

Duties :

• Prepare specifications for planned, unplanned maintenance and minor new work. Develop bill of quantities. Develop proposals on the associated costs. Inspect maintenance work undertaken on project sites to ensure that it is being done in compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation and that proper quality control is being maintained. Compile an estimate of repairs and costs for minor new work and maintenance work to be undertaken. Develop, implement and maintain and electronic record system for work being requested, planned and executed and finalized. Develop progress reports on outstanding and finalized work. Advice and guide contractors in respect of the compliance to legislation and procedures. Verify invoices and certify progress of payments. Check and process variation orders and make recommendations on requests for the extension of deadlines. Brief contractors and consultants on projects and certify claims for fees. Ensure effective contract administration. Facilitate and resolve problems emanating from projects and develop progress reports on projects. Develop and interpret plans and sketches. Draw up quotation documents and compile specifications, bills of quantities and bid documents. Adjudicate and provide recommendations quotations and bids. Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects. Identify skills development needs and provide training opportunities for subordinates. Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures. Ensure quality control and effective and efficient workflow of work done by inspectors and report all work allocated. Direct the plans and implementation of technical condition assessment, findings and make recommendations to Users on areas that should receive specific attention. Develop plans to address shortcomings in terms of compliance in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Requirements, Environmental Requirements and Quality Assurance Standards. Implement plans to promote full compliance in terms of Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Requirements. Monitor the proper utilization of equipment, stores and expenditure. Assist to make recommendations to Users in terms of changes to be made to District Maintenance Plans. Maintain discipline. Administer and manage performance and development of employees. Undertake human resources and other related administrative functions. Establish and maintain effective and efficient communication arrangements. Plan and allocate work. Develop and implement processes to promote control of work.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialled and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Environment

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 31-03-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.