Control Works Manager: Electrical Engineering Services (x2 posts)
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Province:
Gauteng
Salary:
R605 742 per annum
Closing Date:
November 20, 2026
DPSA Vacancy Circular:
39 of 2026
114
Find the original in the DPSA circular:
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.
Key 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.
WHERE TO APPLY
Applications for the position of Control Works Manager: Electrical Engineering Services must be emailed to: Recruitment26-93@dpw.gov.za
WHAT TO SEND
• A completed and signed Z83 form
• A detailed, up-to-date CV
• Certified copies only if you are shortlisted
GOOD TO KNOW
• Quote the reference number: 2026/381
• Use a separate application for each post
• Late applications are not accepted
Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 114.
Enquiries
Patrick Nesengani Tel No: (012) 406 1378
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