Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/104
CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR: ELECTRICAL
Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
- ProvinceEastern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 18
- Circular Post
- 27/104
- Department
- Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 17 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R413 001 per annum
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Gqeberha
- Reference information
- DPWI 24/07/2026
- Salary information
- R413 001 per annum
Requirements
- A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or a N3 and passed trade test in electrical, or registration as an Engineering Technician.
- 3-5 years of appropriate experience.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge and Skills: Building Regulations, Quality Control of all building works, Management of people, risk, change and promotion of teamwork, Management, OHS.
- Competencies: Good verbal, writing and communication skills, conflict management skills, computer literacy, client orientation and customer focus skills, report writing skills, selfmanagement.
Duties
- Identify needs and requirements of new work and repairs through the investigation of customer complaints and new services required through inter alia the following: Prepare specifications for unplanned maintenance and minor new work, develop a bill of quantities, develop proposals on the associated costs.
- Render an inspection service of work done on new projects and existing structures, through inter alia the following: Inspect new and/or 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 maintained, compile an estimate of repairs and costs for minor new work and maintenance work to be undertaken, develop, implement and maintain an electronic record system for work being done and work that was finalized, develop progress reports on outstanding and finalized work.
- Analyze and compile relevant project documentation for new and existing structures, through inter alia the following: develop and interpret plans and sketches, drawup quotation documents and compile specification, bills of quantities and bid documents, adjudicate and provide recommendations on quotations and bids, liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects.
- Manage the activities of contractors on project sites through inter alia the following: 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 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.
- Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works programme.
- Supervise the performance and conduct of Works Inspectors through inter alia the following: Identify skills development needs and provide training and development opportunities for Works Inspectors, 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 Works Inspectors and report on all work allocated, monitor the proper utilization of equipment, stores and expenditure, administer the departmental performance management and development system
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
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
- 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 eRecruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitmentbhisho@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 MonThursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.
Notes and Z83 guidance
Preference will be given to Coloured Male.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 27/104 : CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR: ELECTRICAL REF NO: DPWI 24/07/2026
SALARY : R413 001 per annum
CENTRE : Gqeberha
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or a N3 and passed trade test in electrical, or registration as an Engineering Technician. 3-5 years of
appropriate experience. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge and Skills: Building
Regulations, Quality Control of all building works, Management of people, risk, change and promotion of teamwork, Management, OHS. Competencies: Good
verbal, writing and communication skills, conflict management skills, computer literacy, client orientation and customer focus skills, report writing skills, selfmanagement.
DUTIES : Identify needs and requirements of new work and repairs through the investigation of customer complaints and new services required through inter
alia the following: Prepare specifications for unplanned maintenance and minor new work, develop a bill of quantities, develop proposals on the associated
costs. Render an inspection service of work done on new projects and existing structures, through inter alia the following: Inspect new and/or 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
maintained, compile an estimate of repairs and costs for minor new work and maintenance work to be undertaken, develop, implement and maintain an
electronic record system for work being done and work that was finalized, develop progress reports on outstanding and finalized work. Analyze and
compile relevant project documentation for new and existing structures, through inter alia the following: develop and interpret plans and sketches, drawup quotation documents and compile specification, bills of quantities and bid
documents, adjudicate and provide recommendations on quotations and bids, liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects. Manage the
activities of contractors on project sites through inter alia the following: 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
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.
Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works programme. Supervise the performance and conduct of Works Inspectors
through inter alia the following: Identify skills development needs and provide training and development opportunities for Works Inspectors, 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 Works Inspectors and report on all work allocated, monitor the proper utilization of equipment, stores and expenditure, administer the departmental
performance management and development system
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
NOTE : Preference will be given to Coloured Male.
SALARY : R413 001 per annum
CENTRE : Gqeberha
REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or a N3 and passed trade test in electrical, or registration as an Engineering Technician. 3-5 years of
appropriate experience. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge and Skills: Building
Regulations, Quality Control of all building works, Management of people, risk, change and promotion of teamwork, Management, OHS. Competencies: Good
verbal, writing and communication skills, conflict management skills, computer literacy, client orientation and customer focus skills, report writing skills, selfmanagement.
DUTIES : Identify needs and requirements of new work and repairs through the investigation of customer complaints and new services required through inter
alia the following: Prepare specifications for unplanned maintenance and minor new work, develop a bill of quantities, develop proposals on the associated
costs. Render an inspection service of work done on new projects and existing structures, through inter alia the following: Inspect new and/or 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
maintained, compile an estimate of repairs and costs for minor new work and maintenance work to be undertaken, develop, implement and maintain an
electronic record system for work being done and work that was finalized, develop progress reports on outstanding and finalized work. Analyze and
compile relevant project documentation for new and existing structures, through inter alia the following: develop and interpret plans and sketches, drawup quotation documents and compile specification, bills of quantities and bid
documents, adjudicate and provide recommendations on quotations and bids, liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects. Manage the
activities of contractors on project sites through inter alia the following: 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
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.
Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works programme. Supervise the performance and conduct of Works Inspectors
through inter alia the following: Identify skills development needs and provide training and development opportunities for Works Inspectors, 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 Works Inspectors and report on all work allocated, monitor the proper utilization of equipment, stores and expenditure, administer the departmental
performance management and development system
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
NOTE : Preference will be given to Coloured Male.