Construction vacancies at Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Deadline: 02 August 2024
Location: South Africa
Construction vacancies overview
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites suitable qualifying candidates to apply for the following construction positions:
CHIEF CIVIL ENGINEER (GRADE A)
- REF NO: 2024/46
- SALARY : R1 200 426 per annum (All-inclusive salary package) (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD)
- CENTRE : Head Office (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS :
Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification. Six years post qualification experience required as a registered professional Engineer. Valid driver’s license. Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer.
Knowledge: Various facets of Civil Engineering practice, including knowledge of construction methods, techniques and system applied in full spectrum of the Civil Engineering profession. Knowledge of contract building law to the extent applied in the profession. All aspects of the building Engineering design and analysis, engineering operational communication, process knowledge maintenance knowledge, to extent applied in the profession. Technical consulting. A good understanding and competence in the context of the built environment.
Legislative and legal aspects of built environment developments and informed decision-making. Knowledge and understanding of National Government’s strategic visions and goals as well as Provincial and Local Government strategies and policies. Knowledge of the real estate industry and asset management is advantageous. Experience in conducting Feasibility Studies would be advantageous as well as knowledge in the Real Estate Industry and Asset Management.
Skills: Well-developed project management, analytical, planning, legal compliance, interpersonal, communication, executive report-writing and presentation skills as well as computer literacy. Must be an innovative and creative thinker, resourceful, people orientated, assertive, hard-working and self-motivated, be able to use Professional judgment in decision making and be able to work under pressure.
DUTIES :
Review, analyse and evaluate state owned facilities, specification drawings and details against industry best practice norms as applicable to new, rehabilitation and/or maintenance projects. Evaluate facilities/buildings to determine if they conform to industry acceptable norms, standards and specifications. Identify the risks associated with different types/categories of buildings and the construction thereof. Provide technical input, guidance and interpretation of feasibility studies on various projects.
Advise and identify innovative alternative solutions to promote sustainability and cost-effectiveness in buildings. Make recommendation on value enhancing strategies for the government property portfolio. Project manages the compilation of feasibility study reports within a multidisciplinary team and according to given time frames. Make forecast on the performance of state fixed assets while considering micro and macro-economic policies and the impact thereof on state investment and the property industry. Assess the financial and socio-economic benefits for all property investment/disinvestment option. Apply policies, methods, best practices and standards well as ensure compliance with Departmental requirements and legislation.
Identify technical and functionality solutions and market trends and risk for specified portfolio and project solutions. Provide inputs into the development of business processes and guidelines for making sound investment decisions. Executive report writing
ENQUIRIES : Mr Vinodh Bedesi, Tel: (012) 406 2047
APPLICATIONS : Head Office Applications: The Director-General, Department of Public Works, Private Bag x65, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria or email to: Recruitment24-06@dpw.gov.za
CHIEF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
- SALARY : R1 200 426 per annum (All-inclusive salary package) (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the OSD)
- CENTRE : Bloemfontein Regional Office (REF NO: 2024/50), Cape Town (REF: 2024/48), Port Elizabeth (REF NO: 2024/52)
REQUIREMENTS :
National higher diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 6 years’ post qualification experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with the SACPCMP. BTech (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 6 years’ post qualification experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with the SACPCMP. Honours degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 6 years’ post qualification experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with the SACPCMP. Valid driver’s license.
Compulsory registration with the SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment. Knowledge Of Programme and Project Management. Project design and analysis; legal and operational compliance, as well as the creation of a high-performance culture, Communication skills, Problem-solving and analysis skills, Decision making skills, Conflict management skills. Research and development. Strategic capability and leadership. Financial management and Computer skills and well as negotiation skills.
DUTIES :
Monitor the performance of project managers and other personnel under his/her supervision. Mentor, develop and offer technical support to improve performance. Manage construction projects on his/her own, ranging from large capital projects to maintenance projects and service contracts. Ensure that the needs of clients are well interpreted into manageable scopes of work. Procure the services of built environment professionals through stipulated supply chain management processes.
Coordinate the work of various professionals to ensure the required design and documentation quality as well as delivery is in accordance with project execution plans. Coordinate all internal resources required to ensure the bidding process for appointment of contractors. Ensure that appointed consultants manage the quality of work within their professional scope and responsibility. Ensure that contractors timeously receive all relevant specifications and details to construct.
Adjudicate all applications of variation orders and extensions of time and make recommendations to the approving authority within the Department. Process all interim monthly payments as per the conditions of contract and in line with Government’s commitment to pay invoices timeously. Prepare and submit project information to be filed to the Head of Directorate. Secure all required funding for the projects through internal set processes. Ensure that project information is filed appropriately for easy access during audit.
Cultivate a culture of good working relationships with fellow colleagues within the Department. Adhere to conditions of Occupational Health and Safety. Conduct research on new best practices of materials, techniques and methods. Ensure delivery of projects within parameters of time and cost. Establish and promote effective relationships with clients. Provide expert advice to the Department.
ENQUIRIES : ADMIN Mr. T Mosia, Tel: (051) 408 7404/7401 Technical Enquiries: Ms. P Zweni, Tel: (051) 408 7348.
APPLICATIONS : Bloemfontein Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, P/Bag X 20605, Bloemfontein, 9300 or Hand Delivered to 18 President Brandt Street Bloemfontein 9300 or email to: RecruitBLOEM24-01@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Mr D Manus
Cape Town Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X9027, Cape Town, 8000. Or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Customs House, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town or email to: RecruitCPT24-02@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. C Rossouw
Port Elizabeth Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X 3913, North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056. Hand delivery: Room 430, Corner. Hancock & Robert Street, North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056 or email to: RecruitPE24-01@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. P. Buwa.
ARTISAN FOREMAN: PLUMBING (GRADE A)
- REF NO: 2024/61
- SALARY : R362 130 per annum (OSD salary package)
- CENTRE : Durban (Regional Office)
REQUIREMENTS :
Appropriate Trade Test Certificate. Five years post qualification experience as an Artisan. Valid driver’s license. Skills & Competencies: Ability to communicate effectively at operational level. Strong leadership and management ability. Problem solving.
DUTIES :
Supervise, mentor and evaluation of personnel. Manage equipment, tools and machinery. Monitor job requests. Compilation of reports, records and material lists. Manage repairs and maintenance costs. Liaise with clients and other government departments. Supervise preventative maintenance services on infrastructure on government buildings. Supervision of projects. Do quotations for materials & Tools. Perform electrical related duties. Do plumbing faults finding. To work after hours and over the weekends when requested do so. Transport plumbing officials, tools & equipment to sites. Compile scope of works. Monitor utilization of state resources.
ENQUIRIES : Mr MM Zuma, Tel: (072) 406 5212
APPLICATIONS : Durban Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X54315, Durban, 4000. Hand Deliver at Corner Dr Pixley Kasem and Samora Machel Streets Durban or mail to: RecruitDBN24-02@dpw.gov.za
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FOR ATTENTION : Ms NS Nxumalo
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