About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a dedicated Control Works Manager: FM Compliance Services to be based at their Head Office in Pretoria. In this critical role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all departmental facilities and infrastructure comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Building Regulations, and other relevant standards. Your work will play a vital part in maintaining safe and effective environments for the public and the staff who serve them, making a significant impact on the community.
This position not only demands a sound understanding of compliance regulations but also requires an individual who is passionate about public service and improving the quality of life for South Africans. By monitoring and enforcing compliance in various facilities, you will help uphold the integrity of government operations and contribute to the overall safety and well-being of the community in Pretoria and beyond.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is committed to creating a built environment that enhances the lives of South Africans. With a mission to ensure effective, efficient, and sustainable public service delivery, this department plays a crucial role in infrastructure development, maintenance, and compliance. Working here means being part of a team that values integrity, accountability, and service excellence, making a real difference in people’s lives through your contributions.
What You’ll Do
- Monitor and enforce compliance with various health and safety regulations across departmental facilities.
- Develop and maintain compliance monitoring frameworks, checklists, and registers.
- Conduct audits and site inspections to verify adherence to service level agreements and statutory requirements.
- Review Facility Condition Assessment reports and escalate non-conformities as needed.
- Evaluate bids from professional service providers for compliance with procurement frameworks.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders on compliance matters.
- Compile and submit regular compliance monitoring reports to management.
- Support the development and implementation of FM compliance policies and procedures.
- Assist in identifying and mitigating compliance risks related to facilities management.
What You’ll Need
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering at NQF level 7, recognized by SAQA.
- A minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience in building services.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations, PFMA, and National Building Regulations.
- Familiarity with Government Procurement systems in the built environment.
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent report-writing, planning, project management, and communication skills.
- Attributes such as patience, trustworthiness, and analytical thinking are essential.
- Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate creativity and self-motivation.
How to Apply
Applications for the position of Control Works Manager: FM Compliance Services must be emailed to the provided address below.
Requirements
A minimum of bachelor qualification in engineering at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.Appropriate three years' post-qualification 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, 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
Monitor and enforce compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, National Building Regulations, PFMA, GIAMA and relevant SANS standards across departmental facilities and infrastructure.Develop, implement and maintain compliance monitoring frameworks, checklists and registers for Total Facilities Management (TFM) and other facilities management contracts.
Conduct compliance audits and site inspections of TFM service providers and contractors to verify adherence to service level agreements (SLAs), statutory requirements and departmental policies.
Review Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) reports and other technical reports to verify the regulatory and statutory compliance of building infrastructure and escalate non-conformances for corrective action.
Evaluate professional service providers’ and contractors’ bids and appointments for compliance with the Supply Chain Management Framework and Government procurement prescripts.
Liaise with regulatory bodies, statutory councils and internal stakeholders (Legal, Supply Chain Management, Risk Management) on compliance-related matters affecting facilities management.
Compile and submit compliance monitoring reports, non-compliance registers and corrective action plans to management on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Support the development, implementation, review and regular updating of standardised FM compliance policies, procedures and practice manuals for the Department.
Provide input into risk management processes relating to facilities compliance, including the identification, assessment and mitigation of compliance risks.
Assist project and contract managers in resolving compliance-related disputes arising at different stages of TFM and facilities management projects.
