Works Inspectors x7 posts at EC Public Works for qualified candidates (Building, Electrical, Safety/Fire Technology candidates)
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- Sep 3
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Public Works & Infrastructure in the Eastern Cape is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action employer. Women, Youth and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Employment Equity
targets of the Department will be adhered to.
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be forwarded through via the following option: All applicants
may utilise the e-recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za
To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for
activation of your profile, send an email to: e-recruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za (NB: For Technical Glitches Only – No CVS). with your
ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue. Technical support
is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thurs and 08:00-16:00 on Fri).
CLOSING DATE : 12 September 2025
POST 31/118 : WORKS INSPECTOR: TECHNICAL SERVICES: GENERAL BUILDINGS (X2
POSTS)
SALARY : R269 499 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : East London: Ref No: DPWI 29/08/2025, (Preference will be given to African
females)
Mount Ayliff: Ref No: DPWI 30/08/2025, (Preference will be given to youth,
African females)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, National Diploma NQF Level 6 in Building, with 1-
2 years’ experience, or N3 and passed Trade Test in Buildings. Computer
literacy and a valid driver’s license are compulsory. Knowledge and Skills:
Project Coordination, Technical Design and Analysis Knowledge, Research
and development.
DUTIES : Render a basic inspection service of work done on minor and existing
structures on a project basis. Maintain electronic record system of work done
and work that was finalized. Analyse and compile relevant documents for work
to be done on minor or existing structures. Oversee work of contractors.
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms. L. Magama Tel No: (043) 711 5853/ Ms T. Vooi Tel No:
(043) 7115763
e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
POST 31/119 : WORKS INSPECTOR: TECHNICAL SERVICES: ELECTRICAL REF NO:
DPWI 31/08/2025
SALARY : R269 499 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : East London
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, National Diploma NQF Level 6 in Electrical
Engineering with 1- 2 years’ experience, or N3 and passed Trade Test in
Electrical. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge And Skills: Buildings Regulations
Quality Control of all buildings 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.
DUTIES : Conduct quality control of new works and maintenance projects. Monitor
compliance with the National Building Regulations in inspection of properties.
Monitor contracts and in-house construction by providing technical advice and
guidance in respect of compliance to regulations, legislation and processes.
Attend meetings and submit reports. Conduct condition assessment on
government used facilities. Conduct inspections on DPW used buildings,
compile condition assessment report with a view of effecting maintenance.
Conduct inspections on client used/leased buildings, compile condition
assessment report. Attend meetings and submit reports. Monitor SMMES with
respect to quality control. Conduct increased inspections, as required, on sites
where SMMEs are involved. Monitor effectiveness of contractors and SMMEs
in all the projects. Provide assistance to EPWP in development of SMMEs.
Render administrative functions. Filing and proper maintenance of contracts,
minutes and reports. Write and submit reports with all relevant information.
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms. L. Magama Tel No: (043) 711 5853/ Ms T. Vooi Tel No:
(043) 711 5763 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to African females.
POST 31/110 : CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR: FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION REF NO:
14/08/2025
SALARY : R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Mthatha
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, National Diploma NQF level 6 in fire safety/ fire
technology (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, N3 and a passed Trade Test in Fire
Safety and Prevention with three (3) years’ experience as a Works Inspector.
A valid driver’s license Knowledge and Skills: Fire Safety Regulations, Quality
Control of all Fire Safety Works, Management of people, risk, change and
promotion of teamwork, good verbal, writing and communication skills, Conflict
Management skills, Computer literacy Client orientation and customer focus
skills, Report writing skills, Self- Management.
DUTIES : Implement fire prevention regulations and standards. Implement and monitor
compliance with the National Building Regulations in inspection of properties.
Implement servicing of fire safety equipment. Implement corrective actions
necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes,
regulations and standards. Implement the activities of contractors and provide
professional advice and guidance in respect of compliance to regulations,
legislation and processes. Implement fire protection Conduct inspections and
testing of newly installed fire. Protection systems in line with approved designs.
Conduct fire code compliance. Render fire education. Render awareness on
fire safety and handling of fire equipment. Assist 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 Work Inspectors and report on all work
allocated. Monitor proper utilization of stores, equipment and expenditure.
Administer performance and development system.
ENQUIRIES : for Mthatha posts: contact Ms. V Potelwa Tel No: (047) 505 2835/ Mr M. Bonde
Tel No: (047) 505 2767
e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to youth, coloured females.
POST 31/111 : CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR: MECHANICAL REF NO: DPWI 15/08/2025
SALARY : R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Mount Ayliff
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or
A N3 and passed trade test in the building environment, or Registration as an
Engineering Technician, and A valid driver’s license. 3 years’ experience as a
Works Inspector. Knowledge and Skills: Buildings Regulations, Quality Control
of all buildings 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. Competencies: Model
high standards of performance for self and team, Customer service, Customer
Focus, People Management and Empowerment, Problem Analysis and
Solving, Self – Management, Manages challenges and opportunities,
Computer application, Engineering 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 to 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 of effecting maintenance, Conduct and
supervise inspections on client used/leased buildings, coordinate condition
assessment report with a view to advise Immovable Assets. Monitor SMMES
with respect to quality control, Recommend the appointment of 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 effectiveness of contractors and SMMEs in all the projects, Provide
assistance to EPWP in 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.
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms O. Mailula Tel No: (039) 254 6795 / Ms N. Gcabi Tel No:
(039) 254 6942/ Mr M. Tshwaku Tel No: (051) 611 9800
e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to youth, African females
POST 31/106 : CONTROL WORKS INSPECTOR: ELECTRICAL REF NO: DPWI 05/08/2025
SALARY : R582 444 per annum
CENTRE : Queenstown
REQUIREMENTS : A National Senior Certificate, National Diploma Electrical (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, 3
years’ experience at supervisory level Knowledge And Skills: Buildings
Regulations, Quality Control of all buildings 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 Competencies: Model high standards of performance for self
and team, Customer services, Customer Focus, People Management and
Empowerment, Problem Analysis and Solving, Self – Management, Manages
challenges and opportunities, Computer application, Engineering
Management.
DUTIES : Manage and coordinate quality control of new works and maintenance projects,
Manage and monitor compliance with the National Building Regulations in
inspection of properties, manage contracts and in-house, construction by
providing technical advice and guidance in respect of compliance to
regulations, legislation and processes, attend meetings and submit reports,
Immovable Assets. Monitor SMMES with respect to quality control,
Recommend the appointment of 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 effectiveness of
contractors and SMMEs in all the projects, Manage assistance of EPWP in
development of SMMEs, Manage resources, Identify skills development needs
and recommend training and development opportunities, Ensure quality control
and effective and efficient work flow by Works Inspectors and report on all work
allocated, Monitor proper utilization of stores, equipment and expenditure,
Administer performance and development system.
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms. N. Ndawo/Ms S. Nenene Tel No: (045) 807 6600. erecruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to youth, Coloured females.
POST 31/107 : CONTROL WORKS INSPECTOR: FIRE SAFETY AND PREVENTION REF
NO: DPWI 06/08/2025
SALARY : R582 444 per annum
CENTRE : Queenstown
REQUIREMENTS : A National Senior Certificate, National Diploma in (T/N/S streams) or
equivalent, or A N3 and passed trade test in the building environment, or
Registration as an Engineering Technician, and A valid driver’s license. 3 years
at supervisory level Knowledge And Skills: Fire Safety Regulations, Quality
Control of all Fire Safety Works, Management of people, risk, change and
promotion of teamwork Management, Good verbal, writing and communication
skills, Conflict Management skills, Computer literacy, Client orientation and
customer focus skills, Report writing skills, Self – Management Competencies:
Model high standards of performance for self and team, Customer services,
Customer Focus, People Management and Empowerment, Problem Analysis
and Solving, Self – Management, Manages challenges and opportunities,
Computer application, Fire Safety Engineering Management.
DUTIES : Manage implementation of fire prevention legislations and standards, Manage
and monitor compliance with the National Building Regulations in inspection of
properties, Manage servicing of fire safety equipment, Manage and identify
corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable
fire codes, regulations and standards, Manage the activities of contractors and
provide professional advice and guidance in respect of compliance to
regulations, legislation and processes, Attend meetings and submit reports.
Manage fire protection services, manage inspections and testing of newly
installed fire protection systems in line with approved designs, conduct fire
code compliance, manage rendering of fire education, Conduct awareness on
fire safety and handling of fire equipment, manage assistance of EPWP in
development of SMMEs, Manage resources, Identify skills development needs
and recommend training and development opportunities, Ensure quality control
and effective and efficient work flow by Works Inspectors and report on all work
allocated, Monitor proper utilization of stores, equipment and expenditure,
Administer performance and development system
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms. N. Ndawo/Ms S. Nenene Tel No: (045) 807 6600. erecruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to youth Indian females
NOTE : Applications Received After Closing Date Will Not Be Considered. No Faxed
Applications Will Be Accepted. Applications must be submitted on a duly
completed Z83 (effective from 01 January 2021) form obtainable from any
Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
Applicants are not required to submit any copies of qualifications and other
relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed
Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system
is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the erecruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be
requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to
submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR
on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be
required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification
Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the
requested 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). Successful candidates will also be subjected to
security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected
to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a
probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application
documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the
event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the
right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with
disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to
apply. It is the department’s 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 Department
reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing,
the best interest of the department will be well served. Employment Equity
Targets of the department will be adhered to according to the approved
Departmental Employment Equity Plan. For SMS (Senior Management
Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity
development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements for
members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a
requirement for applicants to produce a pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) prior to
appointment as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry
into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the link:
pre-entry certificate is not requirement for shortlisting is submitted prior to
appointment). 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 DPSA SMS competency
assessment tools. Applicants are urged to use the E-Recruitment System. To
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