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CONTROL WORKS MANAGER: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number
2026/383
Salary
R605 742 per annum
Centre
Head Office (Pretoria)
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
20 November 2026
Circular
No 39 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum of BSc/B.Eng/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA. Appropriate three years' post-qualification Mechanical Engineering experience in the built environment. A valid driver’s Licence. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act; knowledge of the PFMA and National Building Regulations. Knowledge of Government Procurement systems in the built environment; technical knowledge of key functions related to best practice within integrated Facilities Management. Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Framework and Government budget procedure Skills. Computer Literacy in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project and MS Outlook), report-writing skills, planning and organising, project management skills, leadership skills, problem solving, facilitation skills, effective communication skills. Be patient, understanding, trustworthy, dependable, innovative, hardworking and analytical thinking. Ability to work under pressure, Self-Motivated, and Creative.

Duties

Assess and report on the condition of the mechanical engineering infrastructure. Technical evaluation of professional service providers’ and contractors’ bids. Solely account for planning, co-coordinating and managing all technical facilities management activities/projects. Oversee and ensure the maintenance of building assets within the Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing disciplines. Also accountable for services including Lifts, Escalators, HVAC, Fire Detection Systems, etc. Oversee mechanical and water reticulation infrastructure and ensure that they are efficiently, financially and optimally maintained. Supervise the service providers to deliver the preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance program for the departmental infrastructure. Efficiently attend to all maintenance requests and infrastructure facility management in line with operational standards and ensure the ongoing performance and reliability of the assets. Conduct quality control over the work of the consultant and the contractor during the execution phase of the project. Assist Project Managers in resolving technical disputes arising at different stages of the project. Review and audit final professional mechanical engineering accounts and construction contract final accounts. Accept responsibility for the development, implementation, review and regular updating of standardised mechanical engineering practice manuals for the Department. Participate in the administration and performance monitoring of Total Facilities Management (TFM) contracts relating to mechanical services, including service level agreement (SLA) compliance and contractor performance evaluation. Conduct monthly site inspections to monitor project progress, verify work executed against payment claims, and report on quality and programme compliance. Conduct detailed Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) of mechanical infrastructure and compile condition assessment reports, including remedial cost estimates and prioritised intervention plans.

Where to send your application

Applications for the position of Control Works Manager: Mechanical Engineering Services must be emailed to: Recruitment26-95@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Patrick Nesengani Tel No: (012) 406 1378

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 30 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 October 2026.

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