South Africa: Clerk of Works posted by IX Engineers

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance & Compliance

  • Inspect construction and engineering works to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, codes of practice, and relevant standards.

  • Ensure that materials, workmanship, and construction practices meet required quality levels.

  • Report any non-compliance, defects, or deviations from specifications and recommend corrective actions.

• Project Monitoring

  • Monitor daily site activities and progress against the project programme.

  • Ensure works are executed safely and in accordance with approved health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.

  • Attend site meetings and provide regular reports to the Project Manager/Engineer.

• Liaison & Communication

  • Act as the client’s eyes and ears on site, representing their interests in relation to quality and compliance.

  • Liaise with contractors, consultants, engineers, and other stakeholders to resolve site issues.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date site records, reports, and photographic evidence.

• Technical Support

  • Assist with the interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications on site.

  • Support engineers and project managers with inspections, testing, and quality documentation.

  • Ensure contractors follow approved method statements and quality control procedures.

• Risk & Safety Management

  • Monitor and report on safety practices and compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.

  • Highlight potential risks, hazards, or delays and recommend mitigation measures.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (advantageous but not always essential).

• Proven experience as a Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, or in a similar site-based quality assurance role within the engineering/construction industry.

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, codes of practice, and construction processes.

• Knowledge of HSE regulations and construction quality standards.

• Excellent communication, report writing, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software is an advantage.

• Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI) or similar professional body is desirable.

Core Competencies

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Integrity and independence in decision-making.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

• Proactive, assertive, and solution-oriented approach.