About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a dedicated Control Works Manager: Mechanical Engineering Services based at the Head Office in Pretoria. This pivotal role ensures that the mechanical engineering infrastructure is not only maintained but also operates at optimal efficiency for the benefit of the public. By overseeing technical facilities management projects and coordinating maintenance activities, you will play a vital part in enhancing the quality of public services throughout the community.
Your contributions will directly impact the reliability and functionality of essential services such as HVAC systems, fire detection, and water reticulation infrastructure. The work you do will ensure that buildings are safe and well-maintained, ultimately serving the needs of the citizens of South Africa. The role is integral to ensuring that public sector facilities are managed with excellence, reinforcing the Department’s commitment to providing top-notch services to all South Africans.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is dedicated to creating and maintaining efficient public infrastructure that meets the needs of citizens. With a mission to enhance the quality of life through effective facilities management, the department engages in a variety of projects that support sustainable development and community well-being. Working here means being part of a team that prioritizes public service, safety, and innovation in engineering practices.
What You’ll Do
- Assess and report on the condition of mechanical engineering infrastructure.
- Evaluate technical bids from professional service providers and contractors.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage technical facilities management activities and projects.
- Oversee the maintenance of building assets in Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing disciplines.
- Ensure the efficient management of essential services, including lifts, escalators, and HVAC systems.
- Supervise service providers to implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Conduct quality control of the consultant and contractor work during project execution.
- Assist Project Managers in resolving technical disputes throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review and audit final accounts related to mechanical engineering contracts.
- Develop and maintain standardized mechanical engineering practice manuals for the department.
- Monitor compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and contractor performance evaluations.
- Conduct monthly inspections to ensure project quality and compliance with timelines.
- Compile detailed Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) and prioritize intervention plans.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum of a BSc/B.Eng/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering at NQF level 7 recognized by SAQA.
- At least three years of post-qualification experience in mechanical engineering within the built environment.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, PFMA, and National Building Regulations.
- Familiarity with government procurement systems and best practices in integrated facilities management.
- Proficient in the Supply Chain Management Framework and government budget procedures.
- Strong computer literacy in MS Office applications, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
- Excellent report-writing, planning, organizing, project management, and leadership skills.
- Problem-solving and effective communication abilities.
- A patient, trustworthy, and innovative mindset with the ability to work under pressure.
How to Apply
Applications for the position of Control Works Manager: Mechanical Engineering Services must be emailed to the provided address below.
Requirements
A minimum of BSc/B.Eng/B.
Tech in Mechanical Engineering at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
Appropriate three years' post-qualification Mechanical Engineering experience in the built environment.
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, 116 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 mechanical 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 Lifts, Escalators, HVAC, Fire Detection Systems, etc.
Oversee mechanical and water reticulation 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 mechanical engineering accounts and construction contract final accounts.
Accept responsibility for the development, implementation, review and regular updating of standardised mechanical engineering practice manuals for the Department.
Participate in the administration and performance monitoring of Total Facilities Management (TFM) contracts relating to mechanical 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 mechanical infrastructure and compile condition assessment reports, including remedial cost estimates and prioritised intervention plans.
