About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a Control Works Manager: Electrical Engineering Services, based at their Head Office in Pretoria. This pivotal role involves assessing and managing the electrical engineering infrastructure critical to the department’s operations. The Control Works Manager will play a significant part in ensuring that the public facilities are kept in optimal condition, ultimately benefiting the community and enhancing public service delivery across South Africa.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance of essential electrical systems within various public buildings. Your work will directly influence the reliability and efficiency of services that countless citizens depend on daily, making this position not just a job but a meaningful contribution to society. Your expertise will ensure that all electrical engineering projects are executed to the highest standards, safeguarding both the assets and the wellbeing of those who rely on them.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is dedicated to providing efficient and effective facilities management services across South Africa. Its mission encompasses the maintenance and development of public infrastructure that serves as the backbone of the nation’s services. By working with a team that prioritizes excellence and innovation, you will contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on the community, reflecting the department’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all South Africans.
What You’ll Do
- Assess and report on the condition of the electrical engineering infrastructure.
- Evaluate bids from professional service providers and contractors for technical compliance.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage all technical facilities management activities/projects.
- Oversee the maintenance of building assets, including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing disciplines.
- Ensure efficient maintenance of standby generators, UPS, transformers, and lighting systems.
- Supervise service providers to deliver preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Respond to maintenance requests and manage infrastructure facility operations according to standards.
- Conduct quality control on projects, assisting in resolving technical disputes as necessary.
- Review and audit final accounts for electrical engineering and construction contracts.
- Develop, implement, and update standardised electrical engineering practice manuals.
- Monitor performance of Total Facilities Management (TFM) contracts and compliance with service level agreements.
- Conduct monthly site inspections and Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) of electrical infrastructure.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum of a BSc/B.Eng/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
- At least three years of post-qualification experience in building services.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, PFMA, and National Building Regulations.
- Familiarity with Government Procurement systems and Supply Chain Management Framework.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook).
- Strong report-writing, planning, and project management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work under pressure.
- Attributes such as patience, dependability, innovation, and analytical thinking.
How to Apply
Applications for the position of Control Works Manager: Electrical Engineering Services must be emailed to the appropriate address below.
Requirements
A minimum of BSc/B.Eng/B.
Tech in Electrical Engineering at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
Appropriate three years' post-qualification electrical engineering experience 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 electrical 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 standby generators, UPS, transformers, lighting system, MV and LV system, etc.
Oversee electrical 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 electrical engineering accounts and construction contract final accounts.
Accept responsibility for the development, implementation, review and regular updating of standardised electrical engineering practice manuals for the Department.
Participate in the administration and performance monitoring of Total Facilities Management (TFM) contracts relating to electrical 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 electrical infrastructure and compile condition assessment reports, including remedial cost estimates and prioritised intervention plans.
