CHIEF WORKS INSPECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE

Department of Social Development

Chief Directorate: Corporate Services

Reference number: SD/1/21/26/E
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Provincial Office
Province: North West
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 Certificate. A Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 6/7) as recognised by SAQA in any of the following built environment disciplines (Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Civil /Structural Engineering or Electrical / Mechanical Engineering). 2 – 3 years relevant experience. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Supervisory, Service delivery innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis. Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication, People Management and Empowerment, Change Management, Programme and Project Management. Records Management, knowledge and understanding of corporate services management in public service, Batho Pele Principles. Competencies: Programme and project management skills, change management, problem-solving and conflict management skills. Presentation Skill, People management and empowerment skills. Client orientation, customer focus and communication skills. Honesty and integrity, knowledge management, networking, presentation skills and computer skills. Excellent in-depth knowledge and insight into all applicable policy frameworks governing the public sector, conflict resolution, creative skills, negotiation skill, teamwork.

Duties

Identify needs and requirements of new work and repairs through the investigation of customer complaints and new services. Render an inspection service of work done on new projects (both maintenance and capital projects) and existing structures. Compile relevant project documentation for new and existing structures. Manage the activities of contractors on project sites. Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works programme, the Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management (FIDPM). Manage the departmental leased office accommodation portfolio and ensure, that leased buildings are OHS compliant through monitoring systems agreed with landlords. Supervise the performance and conduct of subordinates.

Where to send your application

E-mail: SDRecruitmentPO@nwpg.gov.za 188

Enquiries

Mr O Kgobokoe Tel No: (018) 388 2416/2470

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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