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.
APPLICATIONS : Head Office (Pretoria): The Director-General, Department of Public Works
and Infrastructure, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or CGO Building, Corner
Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria. For Attention Ms NP Mudau
Pretoria Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of Public
Works, Private Bag X229, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver to AVN Building
corner Andries and Skinner Street, Pretoria. For Attention: Ms K. Tlhapane/ Ms
MC. Lekganyane
Cape Town Regional Office: Cape Town Regional Office Applications: The
Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X9027, Cape
Town, 8000. Or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Customs House, Lower
Heerengracht Street, Cape Town. For Attention: Ms. C Rossouw
Nelspruit Regional Office: 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. For Attention: Mr EK Nguyuza
Durban Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of Public
Works, Private Bag X54315, Durban, 4000. Hand Deliver at Corner Dr Pixley
Kasem and Samora Machel Streets Durban. For Attention: Ms NS Nxumalo
Mthatha Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of Public
Works, Private Bag X5007, Sutherland Street, Mthatha 5099 or Hand Deliver
at 29 Sutherland Street, PRD II Building, 5th Floor, Mthatha. For Attention: Ms N Mzalisi
Mmabatho Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of Public
Works and Infrastructure, Private Bag X120, Mmabatho 2735, or hand deliver:
810 Corner Albert Luthuli Drive and Maisantwa Street. Unit 3, Mmabatho. For
Attention: Mr. T. Oagile
Gqeberha Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of Public
Works, Private Bag X 3913, North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056. Hand delivery:
Room 430, Corner. Hancock & Robert Street, North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056.
For Attention: Ms S Mafanya/ Ms. P Buwa
Polokwane Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of Public
Works Private Bag X9469, Polokwane, 0700 or Hand deliver at 78 Hans van
Rensburg Street, Old Mutual Building, 1st Floor, Polokwane. For Attention: Mr.
NJ Khotsa
Johannesburg Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of
Public Works, Private Bag X3 Braamfontein, 2017 or Hand Deliver to No 78
Corner De Beer and Korte, Braamfontein, 2017. For Attention: Mr M Mudau
Nelspruit Regional Office: The Regional Manager, Department of Public
Works and Infrastructure, Private Bag X11280, Nelspruit, 1200. Physical
Address: 30 Brown Street, Nedbank Building, 9th floor, Nelspruit. For Attention:
Mr EK Nguyuza
CLOSING DATE : 05 June 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-pre-entry
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 16/128 : SCM CLERK: MOVABLE ASSET MANAGEMENT
SALARY : R237 453 per annum
CENTRE : Cape Town Regional Office Ref No: 2026/225A
Mthatha Regional Office Ref No: 2026/225B
REQUIREMENTS : A Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required.
The ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of the Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Asset Management
Framework, Financial systems (LOGIS). Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel,
Access and Outlook). Strong analytical, administration as well interpersonal
skills. Sound financial accounting and budgeting skills. The ability to manage
external stakeholders. Proven knowledge of LOGIS and BAS systems (Asset
Management Functions). A valid driver’s license. Willing to adopt work
schedule in accordance with Office requirements.
DUTIES : Provide clerical support services in the process of acquiring movable assets.
Participate in the physical verification of movable assets. Render administrative
assistance in the process of disposing movable assets. Manage stock
discrepancies and disposal process. Perform other asset management admin
activities. Ensure provision of movable assets to users. Liaise and interact
regarding the management of state assets. Liaise with Users regard to
updating of movable assets updated and compliant Asset Register. Liaise with
internal stakeholders regarding movable assets orders.
ENQUIRIES : Cape Town Regional Office: Ms N Poswa Tel No: (021) 402 2198
Mthatha Regional Office: Ms K Pango Tel No: (047) 502 7104
APPLICATIONS : For Cape Town or email to: RecruitCPT26-56@dpw.gov.za
For Mthatha: email to: RecruitMTH26-20@dpw.gov.za
NOTE : Practical exercise/ test will form part of the selection process
POST 16/129 : SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
SALARY : R201 093 per annum
CENTRE : Cape Town Regional Office Ref No: 2026/226A
Durban Regional Office Ref No: 2026/226B
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of National Senior Certificate/ Grade 12 or equivalent qualifications.
No experience required. Strong background in Switchboard /
Telecommunication services and administrative services. Good customer
etiquette and listening skills, writing skills, and interpersonal skills. Computer
literacy (Microsoft Package). Knowledge of Reapatala (invoice tracking
system) and Archibus system (day-to-day maintenance services) Ability to
work under pressure. Knowledge of switchboard systems and logistical
services would be an added advantage. Serve internal as well as external
clients. Perform other related duties as per the requirements of the Unit.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will manage the switchboard by facilitating incoming
and outgoing calls. Assist technicians with the movement of telephone and fax
line (e.g. escort technicians through the building). Certifying job done by
technicians when called in for services. Open new telephone lines. Checking
faulty lines and telephone handsets before logging a call to telephone
companies. Ensure that all invoices for services rendered by the technicians/
telecommunication accounts and couriers are timeously paid. Arrange
telephone instruments for new employees. Capturing monthly telephone
information/ data on excel. Downloading and distributing of monthly telephone
bills to all staff. Open individual file for staff. Report faults to information
services appointed service provider. Perform any other work schedule in
accordance with various requirements of the Unit: (e.g. capturing of invoices at
Registry, assisting with Logistical and Transport/ Fleet duties).
ENQUIRIES : Cape Town Regional Office: Ms P Bambela Tel No: (021) 402 2193
Durban Regional Office: Mr. BH Khanyeza Tel No: (031) 314 7038
APPLICATIONS : For Cape Town: email to: RecruitCPT26-57@dpw.gov.za
For Durban: email to: RecruitDBN26-07@dpw.gov.za
POST 16/130 : DRIVER/MESSENGER: PROVISIONING AND LOGISTICS REF NO: 2026/227
SALARY : R170 226 per annum
CENTRE : Cape Town Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of Grade 10 with no experience required. Knowledge: Minimum
Information Security Standards (MISS) Act; basic literacy; basic numeracy.
Skills: Effective communication (verbal and written); interpersonal relations;
planning of work processes; time management. Computer literacy (Ms Word,
Excel, PowerPoint,). Knowledge of Reapatala system (Invoice tracking system
and Archibus) will be an added advantage. Knowledge of new filling system.
Personal Attributes: Hard working; trustworthy; punctuality; accuracy; polite;
helpful. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements.
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DUTIES : Perform general messenger and delivery services. Sort and arrange
correspondences in the registry. Collect submissions and other documents
from the assigned office. Capture invoices on the system. Ensure that
documents to be delivered are recorded on the outgoing book. Sort mail, files,
documents and parcels. Render delivery services. Ensure that items to collect
are sealed and addressed. Deliver mail, files, documents and parcels to
addressees. Deliver submissions between offices. Ensure that the recipients
sign on the delivery book/register. Record contents and physical addresses in
the delivery book/register. Perform general office assistant tasks. Make copies,
fax and shred documents. Render auxiliary administrative support as required.
Support the security profile of the office. Support registry related activities.
Support operator related activities.
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Mgwadleka Tel No: (021) 402 2032
APPLICATIONS : For Cape Town: email to: RecruitCPT26-58@dpw.gov.za
POST 16/131 : PHOTOCOPIER REF NO: 2026/228
SALARY : R144 024 per annum
CENTRE : Durban Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum Grade 10/ NQF level 2. No experience required. Knowledge of
operating machines and tools as well as Department’s procurement processes.
Effective communication (verbal and written). Interpersonal skills. Time
management. Operation of heavy duty photocopy machines. A valid driver
license will be an added advantage.
DUTIES : Reproduce high quality copies of files and Correspondence. Utilize and
maintain printing and copying machines. Operate the binding machine and bind
copies / prints as required.
ENQUIRIES : Mr BH Khanyeza Tel No: (031) 3147038
APPLICATIONS : For Durban: email to: RecruitDBN26-08@dpw.gov.za
POST 16/132 : PHOTOCOPIER OPERATOR: WORKSHOP REF NO: 2026/229
SALARY : R144 024 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum Grade 10/ NQF level 2. No experience required. Knowledge:
Operation of machinery and tool. Departments procurement processes.
Occupational Health and Safety Act. Skills: Effective communication (verbal
and written); Interpersonal relations; Planning of work processes; Time
management. Operation of heavy-duty photocopying machine.
DUTIES : The provision of support service with regards to the operation of document
reproduction service- Receive and document requests for heavy duty
photocopying. Assist with the procurement of reproduction related logistics.
Assist with the control and usage of heavy-duty photocopying machines.
Control and adjust machine settings. Fix machine issues that might occur
during the day. Check output to spot any machine related mistakes or flaws.
Keep records of approved and defective units or final products. Set up
machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle: -Setting up
machines to start production cycle. Control and adjust machine settings.
Feeding raw papers to the machine. Rendering assistance regarding the
general use of photocopying machine: -inform clients that documents have
been bonded and are complete for collection. Keep stores of lubrications and
tools.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S. Kutu Tel No: (012) 310 5993
APPLICATIONS : For Pretoria: email to: RecruitPTA26-50@dpw.gov.za
POST 16/133 : FOOD SERVICE AID: CLEANING SERVICES REF NO: 2026/230 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R144 024 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A Minimum of ABET level 4/ Grade 9 or equivalent. No experience required.
Knowledge: Operating kitchen equipment. Handling hazardous materials
(insecticide, cleaning materials, etc). Operating cleaning equipment.
Occupational health and safety. Skills: Interpersonal skills. Basic literacy.
Technical skills. Planning and organizing. Accuracy. Effective communication
DUTIES : Render catering support services-: Setup crockery, cutlery and equipment for
meetings. Prepare refreshments and beverages (water, tea, coffee, milk, sugar
and cold drinks). Clean kitchen utensils, dishes and equipment: Collect and
wash glasses, plates, cups, cutlery and other kitchen utensils after meetings.
Wash glasses and teacups for officials. Clean microwaves, fridges and other
appliances used in the kitchen. Organise and maintain dish washing items and
supplies-: Maintain and keep control of stock levels of dish washing supplies.
Keep dish washing tools safe, clean and in an efficient working condition.
Report any item of equipment that needs to be repaired or replaced.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S. Kutu Tel No: (012) 310 5993
APPLICATIONS : For Pretoria: email to: RecruitPTA26-51@dpw.gov.za
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