WORKS INSPECTOR

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Component: Inspectorate Services

Reference number: S.4/3/10/200
Salary: R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
Centre: Mopani district
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 25 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or N 3 and a trade test in the building environment, or Registration as an Engineering Technician, and 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. Teamwork. Customer focus and responsiveness. Planning and organising. Job Knowledge. Communications. Interpersonal. Flexibility. Teamwork. Computer. Planning and organising. Language. Good verbal and written communication. Accuracy. Flexibility. Co-operative.

Duties

Render a basic inspection service of work done on minor new and existing structures on a project basis. Check if new and/or maintenance work undertaken on project sites are following 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. Analyze and compile relevant documentation for work to be done on minor new and existing structures, through inter alia the following: Development and interpretation of 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. Oversee the work of contractors through inter alia the following: Inspect the work done by contractors to determine whether it is following all relevant prescribed standards. Advice 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. Timeous development of reports on problems emanating from projects. Render extended public works Programme. Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works Programme.

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

Mr P Malesa, Ms KS Mabunda, Ms P Bila Tel No: (015) 811 4000/4070/4075

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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