About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a dedicated Control Works Manager in Civil/Structural Engineering to join its Head Office in Pretoria. This pivotal role is essential for assessing and maintaining the integrity of our community’s infrastructure. By ensuring that our civil and structural assets are well-maintained and efficiently managed, you will contribute significantly to the public service, enhancing the quality of life for residents across South Africa.
In this position, you will engage with various stakeholders to evaluate the condition of critical infrastructure and oversee maintenance projects. Your expertise will ensure that buildings and facilities are structurally sound and safe for public use, making a lasting impact on the community you serve.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure plays a vital role in South Africa’s development by managing state-owned properties and infrastructure projects. Its mission is to provide sustainable, accessible, and efficient infrastructure that meets the needs of the public and supports economic growth. Working here means being part of a team that prioritizes excellence in service delivery and contributes to the well-being of citizens throughout the country.
What You’ll Do
- Assess and report on the condition of public infrastructure to ensure safety and reliability.
- Evaluate technical bids from professional service providers and contractors.
- Manage and coordinate all technical facilities management activities and projects.
- Oversee maintenance of building assets from a structural engineering perspective.
- Supervise service providers to implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Address maintenance requests promptly in line with operational standards.
- Conduct quality control during project execution to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Assist project managers in resolving technical disputes throughout project phases.
- Review and audit final accounts for construction contracts.
- Develop and maintain civil engineering practice manuals for the department.
- Monitor Total Facilities Management contracts for compliance and performance.
- Conduct monthly site inspections to verify project progress and quality compliance.
- Perform detailed Facility Condition Assessments and compile reports with prioritised intervention plans.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum of a BSc/B.Eng./B.Tech in Civil/Structural Engineering at NQF level 7.
- At least three years of post-qualification experience in civil or structural engineering related to building services.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, PFMA, and National Building Regulations.
- Understanding of Government Procurement systems in the built environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook).
- Strong report-writing, planning, and project management skills.
- Effective communication, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.
- Attributes of patience, trustworthiness, dependability, and analytical thinking.
- Ability to work under pressure and to be self-motivated and creative.
How to Apply
Applications for the position of Control Works Manager: Civil/Structural Engineering Services must be emailed to the application instructions below.
Requirements
A minimum of BSc/B.Eng.
/B.
Tech in Civil/Structural Engineering at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
Appropriate three years' post-qualification experience in civil or structural engineering in building services.
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.
Job Duties
Assess and report on the condition of the 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 from a structural engineering point of view.
Oversee civil and structural 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 civil/structural 114 engineering accounts and construction contract final accounts.
Accept responsibility for the development, implementation, review and regular updating of standardised civil engineering practice manuals for the Department.
Participate in the administration and performance monitoring of Total Facilities Management (TFM) contracts relating to civil and structural infrastructure, 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 civil and structural infrastructure and compile condition assessment reports, including remedial cost estimates and prioritised intervention plans.
