CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR -ELECTRICAL

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Component: Inspectorate Services

Reference number: S.4/3/1/125
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Waterberg District: Modimolle Cost Centre
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 25 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12/ Matric and a qualification at NQF level 6 (T/N/S streams) as recognized by SAQA or N3 and a Trade Test Certificate in Electrical, or registration as an Electrical Engineering Technician. Minimum of three (03) years of experience in Electrical environment. A valid driver’s license with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Technical Competencies: Project Management. Technical analysis. Computer Literacy. Technical report writing. Production, process knowledge and skills. Generic Competencies: Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team work. Creativity. Change Management. Financial Management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer skills. Planning and organising.

Duties

Identify needs and requirements of new work and repairs through the investigation of customer complaints and new services. Prepare specifications for unplanned maintenance and minor new work. Develop bill of quantities. Develop proposals on the associated costs. Render an inspection service of work done on new projects and existing structures. 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 and 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. Analyse and compile relevant project documentation for new and existing structures. Develop and interpret plans and sketched. Draw – up quotation documents and compile specifications, 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. 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 the 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. Provide extended Public works Programme. Gather and submit information in terms of the extended Public Works Programme. Supervise the performance and conduct of works Inspectors. Identify skills development needs and provide training and development opportunities for Works Inspector. 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 proper utilization of equipment, stores and expenditure. Administer the departmental performance management and development system.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or 231 hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Enquiries

Ms Rammala MY and Ms PE Hlaole Tel No: (014) 718 3000/3040/3052/3027.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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