WORKS INSPECTOR: MECHANICAL

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: DPWI 60/07/2026
Salary: R280 278 per annum (Level 06)
Centre: Queenstown
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

National Senior Certificate, National Diploma NQF level 6 in Mechanical Engineering (T/N/S Streams) OR N3 and passed trade test Mechanical within built environment), OR Registration as an Engineering Technician (Mechanical). 1-2 years’ relevant experience. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge and Skills: Buildings Regulations, Quality Control of all buildings works, Management of people. Risk. Change and promotion of teamwork. OHS Act. Good Verbal, written and communication Skills. Conflict Management skills. Computer literacy. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Report writing skills. Self-Management.

Duties

Conduct Inspections or maintenance on 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 being 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 finalized. Develop progress reports on outstanding and finalised work. Advice and guide contractors in respect of the compliance to legislation and procedures. Inspect work documents by contractors to determine whether it is in compliance with all relevant prescribed standards. Compile and process variation orders and requests for the extension of deadlines. Compile payment documents. Ensure effective contract administration. Timeous development of reports on problems emanating from projects. Gather and submit information in terms of the expanded public works programme (EPW). Develop and interpret plans and sketches. Draw up quotation documents and compile specifications, bills of quantities and bid documents. Participate in the adjudication process and provide recommendations quotations. Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitment- bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon- Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries

Ms. N. Ndawo at 083 627 2151 / Ms. S. Nenene at 083 627 2151 / Mr. S. Mpumlwana 083 627 2151, e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za

Note

Preference will be given to White Female.

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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