DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE VACANCIES

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE VACANCIES

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Public Works & Infrastructure in the Eastern Cape is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action employer. Women, Youth and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Employment Equity
targets of the Department will be adhered to.

APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted only via the provincial e-Recruitment system
available at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at
https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za (Click: Jobs, to view vacancies without
logging-in). The system is available 24/7 throughout and closes at 23:59 on the
closing date. To report any challenges pertaining e-Recruitment System, send
an email with your ID Number, your profile e-Mail Address and the details of
the problem to: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za Do not submit any CVs to
this email address; should you do so, your application will be regarded as lost
and will not be considered. Hand-Delivered/ Emailed/ Faxed/ Posted
applications will not be accepted.

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026. No Late applications will be accepted.

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form (an unsigned Z83 form will
disqualify an application, however, the Z83 in the e-recruitment system is
currently unsingable – applicants applied via the system must scan and upload
the signed Z-83), obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the
internet at http://www.ectransport.gov.za/documents/Z83%20FORM.pdf which
must be signed and should be accompanied by a recently updated,
comprehensive CV. The applicant must submit copies of qualifications, identity
documents and driver’s license (where appropriate) and any other relevant
documents. Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The
communication from HR regarding the requirements for certified documents
will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

Therefore, only shortlisted candidates
for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day
of the interview following communication from HR. Non-RSA
Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of his/her
Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in
possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation
certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to
submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being
considered.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If
you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of
this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal
record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check,
qualification/study verification and previous employment verification).

Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test.
Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12)
months. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the
advertised post(s). Persons with disability and women are encouraged to
apply. For SMS posts all shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical
exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. All
shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry
assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other
must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

The selection panel will
recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial competency
assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of
competency-based assessment. The department welcomes applications from
all racial groups. However, in making appointments preference for these posts
will be given to the designated groups in pursuit of departmental EE targets.
Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For SMS (Senior
Management Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory
capacity development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements
for members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a
requirement for recommended candidates, to have obtained pre-entry
Certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG)
for entry into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the
link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme (the
SMS pre-entry certificate is not a requirement for shortlisting; is submitted prior
to appointment).
MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 06/99 : DRIVER: HEAVY DUTY REF NO: DPWI 33/02/2026
SALARY : R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Port ST Johns
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 3 (Grade 10 certificate or equivalent). A valid driver’s licence
(minimum of code EC). Five (5) years’ driving experience. General
Competencies: Communication, ability to read and write, good eyesight and
teamwork. Technical competencies: Operation of the equipment, physical
inspection of vehicles and interpret instructions for proper use of all controls for
safe operation of vehicles, Interpret and follow operating manuals,
maintenance manuals and service charts.

DUTIES : Drive Heavy duty vehicles: Transportation of work teams and
materials/equipment, detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the
vehicles and take steps to have it repaired (check level and condition of oil,
fuel, tyres and water), inspection of vehicles/equipment and report defects,
complete vehicle logbook, trip authorization for the vehicle.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. V Potelwa Tel No: (047) 505 2835/ Mr. V. Sokhahleleka Tel No: (047) 505 2768
e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to Youth, White Female.

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POST 06/100 : SECURITY OFFICER REF NO: DPWI 34/02/2026
SALARY : R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Mount Frere Depot
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate. Basic security officer’s course. Grade C registration
with PSIRA. No experience required. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of the
access control procedure Knowledge of measures of control and movement of
equipment & stores Prescribes security procedures e.g MIS, NISA, Protection
of Information Act, Emergency Procedures. Communication skills, Read and
write.

DUTIES : Perform access control functions Determine appointments/ or services that the
visitors require Contact relevant employee to confirm appointment or refer
visitor to the relevant service delivery point Complete or ensure that the
admission control register is completed Issue admission control
documents/cards as required Escort visitors to relevant employees/venues
where Lock and unlock entrances Ensure that unauthorized persons and
dangerous objects do not enter the building/premises Follow-up on incidence
Undertake building/premises patrols Identify and check doors are locked or
unlocked as required Check water leaks and that taps are closed Identify and
check fire hazards, exposed electrical contacts and other fire hazards Check
lights, switch on and off as required Check suspicious objects and packages
and report Apply emergency procedures Ensure safe keeping of equipment,
documents and stores of the Department Complete registers to control the
movement of equipment, stores and documents Confirm that no equipment,
stores and assets of the department leave the building/premises unauthorized
Inspect vehicles entering and leaving the premises Gather information and
report on missing and stolen equipment and stores Handle documents at points
of entry according to classification and the prescript.

ENQUIRIES : Ms O. Mailula Tel No: (039) 254 6795 / Ms N. Gcabi Tel No: (039) 254 6942
e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : (Preference will be given to Youth, Indian Male with Disability)

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POST 06/101 : CLEARNER: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT REF NO: DPWI 35/02/2026 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Mount Ayliff
REQUIREMENTS : ABET Level 4 or NQF Level 1. No experience required. Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of general work and cleaning services. Communication skills. Be
able to read and write.

DUTIES : Provision of cleaning services: Cleaning office corridors, elevators and
boardrooms by: dusting and waxing office furniture, sweeping / scrubbing and
waxing of floors, vacuuming and shampooing floors, cleaning walls / windows
and doors, emptying and cleaning of dirt bins, collecting and removing of waste
papers, freshening of the office arears. Clean general kitchens by: cleaning
basins, wash and keep stock of kitchen utensils. Cleaning the restrooms by:
refilling hand wash liquid soap, replace toilet papers/ hand towels and
refreshners, empty and wash waste bins. Keep and maintain cleaning
materials and equipment: Report broken cleaning machines and equipment,
cleaning of machines (microwaves, vacuum cleaners etc.) and equipment after
use, request cleaning materials.

ENQUIRIES : Ms O. Mailula Tel No: (039) 254 6795 / Ms N. Gcabi Tel No: (039) 254 6942
e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to Youth, White Male and African Female with
Disability