Clerk of Works, Polokwane

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 Driver’s Licence and medically fit to work on a mining site

Computer literacy in MS Office and CMMS systems such as Planon

Minimum 5–10 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 elevate 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

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