The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for several administration and support vacancies available across various regional offices in South Africa. These positions provide opportunities for individuals with Grade 12 qualifications and relevant administrative competencies to contribute to public service delivery within a structured government environment.
Appointments will be made in line with the department’s employment equity objectives to promote representativity in the Public Service. Preference may be given to candidates whose appointment supports these objectives, while applications from persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. All applicants are required to submit the prescribed Z83 application form together with a detailed curriculum vitae before the closing date.
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Vacancies 2026 – Administration and Clerical Posts (Multiple Locations).
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Available Positions (2026)
- Admin Clerk: Professional Services (Construction Project Management)
- Pretoria Regional Office
- Cape Town Regional Office
- Accounting Clerk (Batch Controller)
- Mthatha Regional Office
- Cape Town Regional Office
- Admin Clerk: Works Management
- Mthatha Regional Office
- Administrative Clerk: Real Estate Management Services
- Cape Town Regional Office
- Registry Clerk: Provisioning and Logistics Management
- Bloemfontein Regional Office
- Kimberley Regional Office
- Data Capturer: EPWP
- Cape Town Regional Office
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for several administration and clerical vacancies across regional offices in South Africa. The department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in the Public Service. Applicants are encouraged to indicate their employment equity status. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADMIN CLERK: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT)
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Reference Number: 2026/183 A (Pretoria) | 2026/183 B (Cape Town)
Centres: Pretoria Regional Office; Cape Town Regional Office
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Basic knowledge of Treasury Regulations and financial management
- Report writing and submission skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good interpersonal relations and telephone etiquette
Duties
- Provide general project delivery support
- Draft correspondence as required
- Coordinate documentation requirements across projects
- Print, photocopy and bind documentation folders
- Maintain contractor and consultant databases
- Coordinate audit queries
- Coordinate submission of monthly PMO reports and maintain filing systems
- Facilitation of invoice processing for consultants, contractors and suppliers
- Ensure compliance with invoicing requirements
- Process payment authorisations
- Provide secretariat support to committees and meetings
- Arrange meetings and workshops
- Prepare correspondence and documents
- Render office administration support
- Process staff claim advance documentation
- Coordinate travel arrangements
- Process subsistence and travel claims
- Administer leave arrangements
Enquiries
- Pretoria: Mr L Ngobeni (012) 492 3470 / Mr T Masina (012) 310 5254
- Cape Town: Mrs R Davids (021) 402 2047
Applications
- Pretoria: RecruitPTA26-36@dpw.gov.za
- Cape Town: RecruitCPT26-47@dpw.gov.za
ACCOUNTING CLERK (BATCH CONTROLLER)
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Reference Number: 2026/184 A (Mthatha) | 2026/184 B (Cape Town)
Centres: Mthatha Regional Office; Cape Town Regional Office
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification
- Valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage
- Knowledge of financial environments and relevant legislation
- Computer literacy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Self-driven and results oriented
Duties
- Safekeeping and management of batch control documents
- Monitor compliance with accounting practices and regulations
- Monitor transversal system documentation
- Ensure correct allocation of expenditure and revenue
- Generate BAS financial reports
- Assist with budget formulation and cash flow preparation
- Perform cashier-related functions
Enquiries
- Mthatha: Ms P Sani (012) 492 3122
- Cape Town: Nomnandi Ndiyane (021) 402 2108
Applications
- Mthatha: RecruitMTH26-15@dpw.gov.za
- Cape Town: RecruitCPT26-48@dpw.gov.za
Note: A practical exercise or test may form part of the selection process.
ADMIN CLERK: WORKS MANAGEMENT
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Reference Number: 2026/185
Centre: Mthatha Regional Office
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification
- Computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations)
- Knowledge of Reapatala, Archibus, Worx4u and PaperTrail systems
- Knowledge of Public Finance Act, accruals and report writing
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Good interpersonal relations and numeracy skills
- Willingness to adapt to office requirements
- NQF Level 6 qualification in administration recognised by SAQA will be an advantage
Duties
- Coordinate and record complaints
- Approve complaints on Archibus system
- Update Worx4u system using quotations
- Capture quotations and follow up with work managers
- Verify quotations against complaints
- Capture payments and approved funds
- Forward orders to SCM
- Follow up outstanding orders
- Compile accruals and 415 forms
- Liaise with stakeholders
- Prepare meeting documents and reports
- Coordinate logistics and travel arrangements
- Draft correspondence
- Manage document flow and communication
- Process claims, invoices and consultant fees
Enquiries
- Ms L Mpukane (047) 502 7040
Applications
- RecruitMTH26-16@dpw.gov.za
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK: REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Reference Number: 2026/186
Centre: Cape Town Regional Office
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- No experience required
- Strong communication skills
- Good organisational and interpersonal skills
- Basic numeracy
- Ability to communicate with stakeholders at different levels
- Planning and organising ability
- Ability to act with discretion
- Willingness to adapt to office requirements
Duties
- Record, organise, store and retrieve correspondence and data
- Update registers and statistics
- Handle routine enquiries
- Distribute documents to stakeholders
- Maintain filing systems
- Type correspondence when required
- Maintain incoming and outgoing registers
- Liaise with stakeholders for procurement processes
- Obtain quotations and complete procurement forms
- Manage stationery stock
- Maintain asset register
- Assist with ordering equipment
- Maintain leave and attendance registers
- Maintain personnel records
- Arrange travel and accommodation
- Capture expenditure
- Check subsistence and travel claims
- Manage telephone accounts and petty cash
Enquiries
- Mr D Gqibela (021) 402 2315
Applications
- RecruitCPT26-49@dpw.gov.za
REGISTRY CLERK: PROVISIONING AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Reference Number: 2026/187 A (Bloemfontein) | 2026/187 B (Kimberley)
Centres: Bloemfontein Regional Office; Kimberley Regional Office
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- No experience required
- Understanding of registry environment
- Records Management or Archives qualification advantageous
- Knowledge of PAIA, PAJA and National Archives legislation
- Knowledge of disposal processes
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Customer care and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
Duties
- Provide registry counter services
- Handle enquiries
- Receive, register and dispatch mail
- Distribute registry notices
- Manage postage and courier services
- Open and close files according to classification systems
- File and retrieve documents electronically and manually
- Provide administrative support
- Manage receipt and distribution of documents
- Register invoices on Reapatala system
- Generate registry reports
- Operate franking machine and maintain registers
Enquiries
- Bloemfontein: Ms E Venter (051) 408 7457
- Kimberley: M Allen (053) 838 5245
Applications
- Bloemfontein: RecruitBLOEM26-22@dpw.gov.za
- Kimberley: RecruitKIM26-16@dpw.gov.za
DATA CAPTURER: EPWP
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Reference Number: 2026/188
Centre: Cape Town Regional Office
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- No experience required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Understanding of EPWP environment
- Strong planning, organising and analytical skills
- Report writing ability
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to travel and learn
- Ability to communicate at all levels
Duties
- Collect EPWP project data from implementing entities
- Receive data from departments, districts and municipalities
- Compile monthly and quarterly reports
- Verify missing or incorrect data
- Capture data on Integrated Reporting System
- Maintain data backups
- Provide guidance on data capturing processes
- Monitor document flow
- Provide administrative support to the unit
Enquiries
- Ms B Nkasela (021) 402 2080
Applications
- RecruitCPT26-50@dpw.gov.za
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form available from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website. The form must be signed, initialled and dated, and accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae only. Certified copies of qualifications are required only from shortlisted candidates.
Applications must be submitted separately for each post applied for. Incorrect or outdated Z83 forms will result in disqualification. Email applications must be submitted as a single PDF attachment not exceeding 15MB.
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Application Addresses for Available Positions
Applications for the advertised positions must be submitted to the relevant regional offices listed below. Candidates applying for posts in Pretoria, Cape Town, Mthatha, Bloemfontein, Kimberley, or other centres should ensure that applications are directed to the correct office indicated for each vacancy and submitted before the closing date.
Head Office (General Applications)
The Director-General
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001
CGO Building, Corner Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria
Attention: Ms NP Mudau
Pretoria Regional Office
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X229, Pretoria, 0001
AVN Building, Corner Andries and Skinner Street, Pretoria
Attention: Ms K. Tlhapane / Ms MC. Lekganyane
Cape Town Regional Office
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X9027, Cape Town, 8000
Ground Floor, Customs House, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town
Attention: Ms C Rossouw
Mthatha Regional Office
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X5007, Sutherland Street, Mthatha, 5099
29 Sutherland Street, PRD II Building, 5th Floor, Mthatha
Attention: Ms N Mzalisi
Bloemfontein Regional Office
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X20605, Bloemfontein, 9300
18 President Brandt Street, Bloemfontein, 9300
Attention: Mr D Manus
Kimberley Regional Office
The Regional Manager
Department of National Public Works and Infrastructure
Private Bag X5002, Kimberley, 8301
21–23 Market Square Street, Old Magistrate Court, Kimberley
Attention: Ms V Tidikwe
Applications may be submitted via post, hand delivery, or email using the address specified for each position. Late submissions will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks and verification processes. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If no response is received within three months after the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 08 May 2026 at 16:00