DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE VACANCIES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose appointment will promote representatively, will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 10 April 2026 at 16H00
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form
(obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link:
https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and
dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum
vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of
qualifications and related documents on application. Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other
related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older
than six months. Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83
application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of
the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must
be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space
provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long
as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of
the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the
applicant. Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an
application being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one
advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in
respect to each post being applied for. Should an application be received
where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83
application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on
the Z83 application form only.
Applications will be received via post/courier
services, hand deliveries or email. Late applications will not be considered.
Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as
amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully
satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability
Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being
fit and proper for employment, respectively. Shortlisted candidates must be
willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. Note: It is the
responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated
by SAQA. Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications
will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted
candidates only. Should you not have heard from us within three months from
the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level
requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource
Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume
1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion
of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National
School of Governance (NSG).
The course is available at the NSG under the
name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by
following the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-preentry programme/.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.
Note: For emailed applications, please submit A Single PDF document or one
Attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific
position. Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not
exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their
application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document.
OTHER POSTS
POST 10/336 : GROUNDSMAN REF NO: 2026/162 (X12 POSTS)
(Re-advertisement for Ref No: 2026/111, PSVC 08 of 2026: People who
previously applied must re-apply)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum Grade 09 /ABET level 4 or equivalent qualifications. No experience
required. Knowledge of Garden maintenance practices. Operating horticultural
equipment. Occupational health and safety. Operation of machinery.
Interpersonal skills. Basic literacy. Effective communication.
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DUTIES : Maintain premises and surroundings: Clean premises and surroundings.
Empty dirt bin. Maintain the garden: Water the garden. Prune and trim flowers
and trees. Mow the grass. Remove weeds and garden refuse. Apply
insecticides. Remove dead flowers and plants. Cultivate the soil for trees and
flowers. Maintain gardening equipment and tools: Detect and report
malfunctioning of gardening equipment and tools. Repair minor defects of
gardening equipment and tools. Clean protective equipment Ensure adherence
and compliance with occupational and heath standards and the occupational
health and safety acts: Report challenges encountered on site. Ensure proper
usage of protective clothing.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. S. Kutu Tel No: (012) 310 5993
APPLICATIONS : Pretoria Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works
Private Bag X229, Pretoria, 0001 or 251 Nana Sita AVN Building, Cnr Thabo 208
Sehume and Nana Sita Street Pretoria. Or email to RecruitPTA26-31@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms M. Masubelele
POST 10/337 : GROUNDSMAN REF NO: 2026/163
(Re-advertisement for Ref No: 2026/112, PSVC 08 of 2026: People who
previously applied must re-apply)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Nelspruit Regional Office (Wakkersroom)
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum Grade 09 /ABET level 4 or equivalent qualifications. No experience
required. Good communication, leadership and organizational skills.
DUTIES : Maintain premises and surroundings: -Clean premises and surroundings.
Empty dirt bin. Maintain the garden: -Water the garden. Prune and trim flowers
and trees. Mow the grass. Remove weeds and garden refuse. Apply
insecticides. Remove dead flowers and plants. Cultivate the soil for trees and
flowers. Maintain gardening equipment and tools: Detect and report
malfunctioning of gardening equipment and tools. Repair minor defects of
gardening equipment and tools. Clean protective equipment Ensure adherence
and compliance with occupational and heath standards and the occupational
health and safety acts: Report challenges encountered on site. Ensure proper
usage of protective clothing
ENQUIRIES : Mr J E Mkhari Tel No: (013) 753 6347
APPLICATIONS : Nelspruit Applications: Nelspruit Regional Applications: The Regional
Manager, Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Private Bag X11280,
Nelspruit, 1200. Physical Address: 30 Brown Street, Nedbank Building, 9th
floor, Nelspruit. Or email to RecruitNEL26-10@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Mr EK Nguyuza
POST 10/326 : TRADESMAN AID REF NO: 2026/152 (X15 POSTS)
(Re-advertisement for Ref No: 2026/99, PSVC 08 of 2026: People who
previously applied must re-apply)
SALARY : R163 680 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 10 certificate or equivalent. Operation of equipment, tools
and chemicals; Technical maintenance; Occupational health and safety.
Operation of machinery Interpersonal skills. Effective communication.
DUTIES : Provide assistance in the maintenance of facilities-Assist with checking and
reporting of faults. Assist Artisans with obtaining quotations related equipment
and materials required. Provide support with testing and basic repairs of
equipment and/or facilities as directed. Maintain workshop tools and
equipment. Detect and report malfunctioning of workshop equipment and tools.
Repair minor defects of equipment and tools. Maintain good housekeeping of
the workshop-: Maintain an organised working environment to avoid slip and
trip risks. Ensure correct marking, storage of all maintenance material. Ensure
adherence and compliance with occupational and heath standards and the
occupational health and safety acts. Report challenges encountered on site.
Ensure proper usage of protective clothing.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S. Kutu Tel No: (012) 310 5993
APPLICATIONS : Pretroria Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works
Private Bag X229, Pretoria, 0001 or 251 Nana Sita AVN Building, Cnr Thabo Sehume and Nana Sita Street Pretoria. Or email to RecruitPTA26-26@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms M. Masubelele
POST 10/327 : TRADESMAN AID REF NO: 2026/153 (X2 POSTS)
(Re-advertisement for Ref No: 2026/102, PSVC 08 of 2026: People who
previously applied must re-apply)
SALARY : R163 680 per annum
CENTRE : Polokwane Regional Office (AFB Hoedspruit)
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 10 certificate or equivalent. (N3/ NCV 4 in Engineering
Studies will serve as an advantage). Good interpersonal skills, basic
communication and literacy. Ability to perform routine tasks. (Knowledge of
building materials and equipment will be an added advantage).
DUTIES : Assist Artisans with regards to repair and maintenance work, taking care of
hand tools, machines and electric tools, perform minor repair and maintenance
work, identify repair and maintenance needs, carrying, loading and unloading
of tools as well as materials, check faults for repair and maintenance required.
Operate water purification and waste water treatment plants. Maintain good
housekeeping of the workshop and plant rooms.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. A. Radebe Tel No: (015) 291 6440
APPLICATIONS : Polokwane Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works
and Infrastructure, Private Bag X9469, Polokwane, 0700 or Hand deliver at 77
Hans van Rensburg Street, Sanlam Building, Ground Floor, Polokwane. Or
email to RecruitPLK26-07@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Mr. NJ Khotsa
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