CONTROL WORKS MANAGER: MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORKS MANAGEMENT
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure · Nelspruit Regional Office
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- 2026/361
- Salary band
- R 605 742
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Location: Nelspruit Regional Office Salary: R605 742 per annum Requirements: A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) (T/N/S Streams) with appropriate experience in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or (N3 plus trade test certificate in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a Registration as an Engineering Technician and more than 6 years appropriate experience). The candidate must be in possession of a valid driver’s license. Applicable knowledge and understanding of PFMA, OHSA, National Building Regulations and Building Standards, Project Management, Property and Facilities Management, Government procurement processes and systems. willing to travel and computer literate. Ability to manage, negotiate, plan, communicate and work under pressure. Professional registration will serve as an added advantage. Duties: Ensure appropriate maintenance and repairs of electrical and mechanical installations and components in the state-owned facilities to the required standards as guided by Laws and Regulations. Ensure registration and listing of all components and installations to the facilities register. Plan and execute the service contracts of mechanical and electrical installations and contribute extensively to the budgeting process for maintenance. Manage expenditure of day-to-day maintenance budget as per PFMA. Ensure compliance with OHSA, National Building Regulations Act. Manage and monitor performance of Chief Works Managers and ensure implementation of PMDS. Application instructions: for the position of Control Works Manager: Mechanical and E l e c t r i c a l W o r k s M a n a g e m e n t M u s t b e e m a i l e d t o : RecruitNELP26-20@dpw.gov.za Enquiries: Mr. N.F Mathivha Tel No: (013) 753 6303 Closing Date: 2026-10-30T16:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) (T/N/S Streams) with appropriate experience in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or (N3 plus trade test certificate in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a Registration as an Engineering Technician and more than 6 years appropriate experience)
- ✓The candidate must be in possession of a valid driver’s license
- ✓Applicable knowledge and understanding of PFMA, OHSA, National Building Regulations and Building Standards, Project Management, Property and Facilities Management, Government procurement processes and systems
- ✓willing to travel and computer literate
- ✓Ability to manage, negotiate, plan, communicate and work under pressure
- ✓Professional registration will serve as an added advantage
Key responsibilities
- •Ensure appropriate maintenance and repairs of electrical and mechanical installations and components in the state-owned facilities to the required standards as guided by Laws and Regulations
- •Ensure registration and listing of all components and installations to the facilities register
- •Plan and execute the service contracts of mechanical and electrical installations and contribute extensively to the budgeting process for maintenance
- •Manage expenditure of day-to-day maintenance budget as per PFMA
- •Ensure compliance with OHSA, National Building Regulations Act
- •Manage and monitor performance of Chief Works Managers and ensure implementation of PMDS