Limpopo: Clerk of Works posted by Empact Group Southern Africa

Purpose of the Role The Housing Department Clerk of Works is responsible for supervising and coordinating housing maintenance, inspections, renovations, lease administration support, and facilities management activities within a mining residential environment. The role ensures that housing assets, maintenance activities, contractor performance, and tenant-related services are managed in line with company standards, safety regulations, quality requirements, and contractual obligations. Education & Experience Required Grade 12 / Matric Certificate (Essential) Qualification in Property Management, Building Maintenance, Facilities Management, Engineering, or related fields (Advantageous) Trade background in Plumbing, Electrical, Civil, or HVAC Maintenance will be advantageous Valid Drivers Licence and medically fit to work on a mining site Computer literacy in MS Office and CMMS systems such as Planon Minimum 510 years experience within facilities management, housing administration, property management, mining residential operations, or maintenance environments Experience supervising contractors, conducting property inspections, coordinating maintenance activities, and supporting lease administration processes Key Areas of Responsibility Conduct housing inspections, property condition assessments, pre-occupation, exit, and maintenance inspections Supervise and coordinate housing maintenance, repairs, renovations, and contractor activities Monitor housing assets, utilities infrastructure, and HVAC systems to ensure safe and functional residential facilities Verify quality of completed work, manage work orders, and maintain accurate maintenance records on Planon or related systems Support housing allocations, lease administration, tenant inductions, waiting lists, and housing-related enquiries Ensure compliance with SHE standards, housing policies, company procedures, and statutory regulations Conduct QA/QC inspections and escalate non-conformance or safety concerns where required Compile maintenance, inspection, defect, and housing operational reports Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, and effective management of housing maintenance expenditure Key Competencies Strong inspection, auditing, and quality assurance skills Good planning, coordination, and problem-solving ability Excellent communication, customer service, and stakeholder engagement skills Strong administrative and report-writing capability Knowledge of residential maintenance, building systems, and property inspection processes Ability to identify risks, maintenance defects, and compliance gaps proactively Financial awareness and cost-control understanding Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and confidentiality