Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/115
WORKS INSPECTOR: MECHANICAL
Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
- ProvinceEastern Cape
- LevelLevel 06
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 24–25
- Circular Post
- 27/115
- 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
R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
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
- Queenstown
- Reference information
- DPWI 60/07/2026
- Salary information
- R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate, National Diploma NQF level 6 in Mechanical Engineering (T/N/S Streams) OR N3 and passed trade test Mechanical within built environment), OR Registration as an Engineering Technician (Mechanical).
- 1-2 years’ relevant experience.
- 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.
- OHS Act.
- Good Verbal, written and communication Skills.
- Conflict Management skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Client orientation and customer focus skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Self-Management.
Duties
- Conduct Inspections or maintenance on 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.
- Maintain an electronic record system for work being done and work that was finalized.
- Develop progress reports on outstanding and finalised work.
- Advice and guide contractors in respect of the compliance to legislation and procedures.
- Inspect work documents by contractors to determine whether it is in compliance with all relevant prescribed standards.
- Compile and process variation orders and requests for the extension of deadlines.
- Compile payment documents.
- Ensure effective contract administration.
- Timeous development of reports on problems emanating from projects.
- Gather and submit information in terms of the expanded public works programme (EPW).
- Develop and interpret plans and sketches.
- Draw up quotation documents and compile specifications, bills of quantities and bid documents.
- Participate in the adjudication process and provide recommendations quotations.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects.
Enquiries
- Ms. N. Ndawo at 083 627 2151
- Ms. S. Nenene at 083 627 2151
- Mr. S. Mpumlwana 083 627 2151, e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitmentbhisho@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 White Female.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : Queenstown
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, National Diploma NQF level 6 in Mechanical Engineering (T/N/S Streams) OR N3 and passed trade test Mechanical within
built environment), OR Registration as an Engineering Technician
(Mechanical). 1-2 years’ relevant experience. 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. OHS
Act. Good Verbal, written and communication Skills. Conflict Management skills. Computer literacy. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Report
writing skills. Self-Management.
DUTIES : Conduct Inspections or maintenance on 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. Maintain an electronic record system for work being done and work that was finalized. Develop progress reports on outstanding and finalised
work. Advice and guide contractors in respect of the compliance to legislation and procedures. Inspect work documents by contractors to determine whether
it is in compliance with all relevant prescribed standards. Compile and process variation orders and requests for the extension of deadlines. Compile payment
documents. Ensure effective contract administration. Timeous development of reports on problems emanating from projects. Gather and submit information
in terms of the expanded public works programme (EPW). Develop and interpret plans and sketches. Draw up quotation documents and compile
specifications, bills of quantities and bid documents. Participate in the adjudication process and provide recommendations quotations. Liaise with
relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. N. Ndawo at 083 627 2151 / Ms. S. Nenene at 083 627 2151 / Mr. S. Mpumlwana 083 627 2151, e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to White Female.