Clerk of Works

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

COWIX

Date posted:

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Location:

South Africa, South Africa

Salary:

R500k - 600k per year

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Clerk of Works to oversee the quality, safety, and

POSITION INFO:

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.

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