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POST 08/317 : CHIEF WORKS MANAGER: BUILDING

🏒 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE πŸ“ Kimberley Regional Office ⏳ Closes: 13 Feb 2026 β›” Closed 🧾 Post: 08/317 # Ref: 2026/73
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This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 13 Feb 2026.

Key details

Salary
R397 116 β€’ per annum
Centre
Kimberley Regional Office
Reference
2026/73
Closing date
13 Feb 2026
Apply email
RecruitKIM26-02@dpw.gov.za

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Overview
Lead and manage building maintenance projects to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely completion while ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.

Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF 6) in the Building/ Civil Engineering, or (N3 plus trade test in Building / Civil engineering field and 3-5 years related technical experience).

Relevant years of technical experience in Built environment field.

Extensive knowledge of the Building Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Public Finance Management Act, Government Procurement System.

Ability to plan, organize and manage resources. A valid driver’s license.

Registration with a professional body in the built environment would be an added advantage.

Good verbal and written communication skills, Computer literate.

Good interpersonal skills.

Good budgeting and estimating skills.

Willingness to travel and wok irregular hours.


Duties

Manage day-to-day building maintenance project activities to facilitate effective project execution in terms of cost, quality and time of existing State accommodation.

Manage projects cost, estimates and monitor and control the processes of controlling changes in line with allocated day-to-day maintenance budget.

Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance to specifications set out by the Department.

Ensure compliance with OHSA.

Assist in the development of building programs and conditional surveys and reporting regularly to management on the progress thereof.

Budget management, render a co-ordinated and professional service at all levels regarding the maintenance and management of DPWI clients.


How to apply

Email: RecruitKIM26-02@dpw.gov.za

The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Private Bag X5002
Kimberley
8301 or Hand Deliver to 21-23 Market Square
Old Magistrate Building
Kimberley.

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