Chief Works Manager: Building – Facilities Management x1
Position Details
- Job Title: Chief Works Manager: Building – Facilities Management
- Reference Number: 2026/267
- Employer: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)
- Location: Bloemfontein Regional Office
- Salary: R413 001 per annum
- Employment Type: Permanent
Job Description
The Chief Works Manager will coordinate and manage building maintenance projects for state-owned properties. The role involves planning maintenance activities, conducting site inspections, monitoring contractors, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with building and occupational health and safety regulations, and providing technical support to departmental clients.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that maintenance projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day building maintenance projects for state-owned facilities.
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor maintenance activities.
- Ensure projects are completed within budget, on time, and to quality standards.
- Prepare and monitor project cost estimates.
- Manage project changes in line with the allocated maintenance budget.
- Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with departmental specifications.
- Assist with site handovers, first deliveries, and final project inspections.
- Ensure compliance with:
- Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- National Building Regulations
- PW371 standards and specifications
- Assist in developing building maintenance programmes and condition surveys.
- Prepare progress reports for management.
- Deliver professional facilities management services to departmental clients.
- Coordinate maintenance activities across various government facilities.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have either:
Option 1
- A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6/National Diploma) in:
- Building
- Civil Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Facilities Management
OR
Option 2
- N3 Certificate
- Passed Trade Test in the building environment
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ technical experience in the built environment
Applicants must also have:
- A valid South African driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of:
- National Building Regulations
- Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Environmental Conservation Act
- Government Procurement System
- Computer literacy.
Added Advantage
- Registration with a recognised professional body in the built environment.
Required Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should possess:
- Building maintenance management
- Facilities management knowledge
- Budgeting and cost estimation skills
- Project management skills
- Planning and organisational abilities
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Report writing skills
- Computer literacy
- Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage resources effectively
- Attention to detail
- Ability to travel and work irregular hours
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: R413 001 per annum
- Government employee benefits in accordance with Department of Public Works and Infrastructure policies.
Enquiries
Mr M. Gwanya
Telephone: (051) 408 7425