This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

CHIEF WORKS MANAGER: BUILDING: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/267
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Bloemfontein Regional Office
Province: Free State
Closing date: 24 July 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6/National Diploma) (T/N/S streams) in Building/Civil/Quantity Surveying; Facilities Management, OR (N3 and a passed trade test in the building environment and three (03) to five (05) years technical experience in Built environment field). A valid driver’s license. Extensive knowledge of the Building Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Public Finance Management Act, Environment Conservation Act as well as Government Procurement System. Ability to plan, organize and manage resources. Registration with a professional body in the build environment would be an added advantage. Good verbal and written communication skills, Computer literate. Good budgeting and estimating skills. Willingness to travel and work irregular hours.

Duties

Manage day-to-day building maintenance project activities to facilitate effective project execution in terms of costs, quality and time existing State accommodation. Manage project costs, estimates and monitor and control the processes of controlling changes in line with allocated day-to-day maintenance budget. Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance to specifications sort out by the department. Assist in site handovers; first and final deliveries. Ensure compliance with OHSA and National Building Regulations. Assist in the development of building programs and conditional surveys and reporting regularly to management on the progress thereof. Ensure all work executed complies with PW371 standard and specification, Budget management, render a co-ordinated and professional service at all levels regarding the maintenance and management of DPWI clients.

Where to send your application

For Bloemfontein: Email to: RecruitBLOEM26-24@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr M Gwanya Tel No: (051) 408 7425

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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