Works Inspector: Mechanical
Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development
- Location
- Head Office, Gauteng
- Salary
- R280 278 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 9 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Certificate
- Experience
- Junior (1–2 years)
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: N3 and mechanical trade test, National Diploma, or Engineering Technician registration
- Mechanical Works Inspector at the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development
- National Diploma, or N3 with a mechanical trade test, or Engineering Technician registration
- Valid driver's licence needed
- Inspect buildings and contractors' work
- Head Office, condition assessment unit
- R280 278 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/373, ref REFS/056917. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Directorate: Facilities Maintenance Services Sub Directorate: Condition assessment
Requirements:
A National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or A N3 and a passed trade test in the Mechanical environment, or Registration as an Engineering Technician. A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge of National Building Standards Act of 1977, Regulations and Municipal Regulations. Promotion of Access to Information Act of 2000. Promotion of Administrative Justice Act of 2000. Government Immovable Asset Management Act of 2007. Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and Regulations. Legislation, Regulations and Guidelines pertaining to infrastructure matters in Health. PFMA 1999 and Regulations. Skills- Communication, Analytical, Problem Solving, Technical. Attributes- Team worker. Proactive and resourceful. Responsive. Responsible.
Duties:
Check if new and/or maintenance work undertaken on project sites are in compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation. Conduct inspections on work done, or to be done, to check that proper quality control is 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 finalised. Develop progress reports on outstanding and finalised work. Develop and interpret plans and sketches. Draw-up quotation documents and compile specifications. Participate in the adjudication process and provide recommendations on quotations. Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects. Inspect the work done by contractors to determine whether it is in compliance with all relevant prescribed standards. Advise and guide contractors in respect of the relevant legislation and regulations. Compile payment documents. Compile and process variation orders and requests for the extension of deadlines. Ensure effective contract administration. Develop reports on problems emanating from projects. Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works programme (EPWP).
Enquiries: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118
Reference number: REFS/056917