Work Inspector

Closing date: 25 Sep 2026
Department: Limpopo - Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure
Opportunity expired: Applications for this DPSA vacancy have closed on 25 Sep 2026. This page is kept live for reference and to help applicants find similar current opportunities.

Reference number: S.4/3/10/200

Salary: R280 278 per annum (Level 06)

Centre: Mopani district

Requirements

National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or N 3 and a trade test in the building environment, or Registration as an Engineering Technician, and Valid
driver’s license with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
Technical Competencies: Project Management.
Technical analysis.
Computer Literacy.
Technical report writing.
Production, process knowledge and skills.
Generic Competencies: Problem solving and analysis.
Decision making.
Teamwork.
Customer focus and responsiveness.
Planning and organising.
Job Knowledge.
Communications.
Interpersonal.
Flexibility.
Teamwork.
Computer.
Planning and organising.
Language.
Good verbal and written communication.
Accuracy.
Flexibility.
Co-operative.

Duties

Render a basic inspection service of work done on minor new and existing structures on a project basis.
Check if new and/or maintenance work undertaken on project sites are following all relevant regulations and
legislation.
Conduct inspections on work done, or to be done, to check that proper quality control is maintained.
Compile an estimate of repairs and costs for minor new work and maintenance work to be undertaken.
Maintain an electronic record system for work being done and work that was finalised.
Develop progress reports on outstanding and finalised work.
Analyze and compile relevant documentation for work to be done on minor new and existing
structures, through inter alia the following: Development and interpretation of plans and sketches.
Draw-up quotation documents and compile specifications.
Participate in the adjudication process and provide recommendations on quotations.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects.
Oversee the work of contractors through inter alia the following: Inspect the work done by contractors to determine whether it is following all relevant
prescribed standards.
Advice and guide contractors in respect of the relevant legislation and regulations.
Compile payment documents.
Compile and process variation orders and requests for the extension of deadlines.
Ensure effective contract administration.
Timeous development of reports on problems emanating from projects.
Render extended public works Programme.
Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works Programme

Enquiries

Mr P Malesa, Ms KS Mabunda, Ms P Bila Tel No: (015) 811 4000/4070/4075

Applications

Applicants should apply through the following website
https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment
system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV
(previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and
duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the
application not being considered/disqualified
Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public
Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or
232
hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane,
0699.
For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver
at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District:
Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building,
Giyani.
For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand
deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department.
For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr.
Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa.
For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver
at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on
eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV
(previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and
duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and
valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will
result in the application not being considered/disqualification

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