Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/105
CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR: MECHANICAL (X2 POSTS) – Mthatha
Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
- ProvinceEastern Cape
- LevelLevel 08
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 19
- Circular Post
- 27/105
- 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 annual (Level 08)
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
- Mthatha
- Reference information
- DPWI 25/07/2026
- Salary information
- R413 001 per annual (Level 08)
- Advertised posts
- 1
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate, National Diploma (NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA), (T/N/S streams), or A N3 and passed trade test in Mechanical within built environment), or Registration as an Engineering Technician with 3 years’ relevant experience as a Works Inspector.
- 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, 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
- for Mthatha posts: Ms. V Potelwa at 047 505 2835
- Mr. V. Sokhahleleka Tel No: (047) 505 2768, e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitmentbhisho@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: erecruitmentbhisho@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
Mthatha: Preference will be given to White Female with Disability. Queenstown: Preference will be given to Youth, White Females.
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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 27/105 : CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR: MECHANICAL (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R413 001 per annual (Level 08)
CENTRE : Mthatha Ref No: DPWI 25/07/2026 Queenstown Ref No: DPWI 26/07/2026
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, National Diploma (NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA), (T/N/S streams), or A N3 and passed trade test in Mechanical within
built environment), or Registration as an Engineering Technician with 3 years’ relevant experience as a Works Inspector. 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, 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 : for Mthatha posts: Ms. V Potelwa at 047 505 2835/ Mr. V. Sokhahleleka Tel No: (047) 505 2768, e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitmentbhisho@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: erecruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Mthatha: Preference will be given to White Female with Disability. Queenstown: Preference will be given to Youth, White Females.
SALARY : R413 001 per annual (Level 08)
CENTRE : Mthatha Ref No: DPWI 25/07/2026 Queenstown Ref No: DPWI 26/07/2026
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, National Diploma (NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA), (T/N/S streams), or A N3 and passed trade test in Mechanical within
built environment), or Registration as an Engineering Technician with 3 years’ relevant experience as a Works Inspector. 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, 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 : for Mthatha posts: Ms. V Potelwa at 047 505 2835/ Mr. V. Sokhahleleka Tel No: (047) 505 2768, e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitmentbhisho@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: erecruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Mthatha: Preference will be given to White Female with Disability. Queenstown: Preference will be given to Youth, White Females.