
The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites interested and suitably qualified individuals to apply for a range of available positions. Opportunities span various fields including heavy-duty driving, artisan trades such as bricklaying and carpentry, administrative and clerical roles, security services, and specialized technical positions like quantity surveying, architecture, project management, and engineering inspections. Positions offer competitive packages aligned with required qualifications and experience. Applications are open until the specified closing dates, and candidates meeting the criteria are encouraged to submit their applications promptly.
Positions:
- Driver: Heavy Duty – Maintenance
- Artisan Bricklaying: Grade A – Maintenance
- Artisan Carpentry: Grade A – Maintenance
- Registry Clerk: Conditions of Services
- State Accountant: Salaries
- Works Inspector: Technical Services – General Buildings
- Works Inspector: Electrical
- HR Clerk: Recruitment & Selection
- Legal Admin Officer
- Senior Security Officer: Facilities & Operations Management
- Registry Clerk: Office Services
- Chief Registry Clerk: Human Resource Management
- SCM Clerk: Logistics
- SCM Officer: Demand Management
- Admin Clerk: District Coordination – EPWP
- SCM Officer: Fleet Management
- Artisan Foreman: Grade A – Maintenance
- Chief Works Inspector: Fire Safety and Prevention
- Chief Works Inspector: Mechanical
- Assistant Director: Budget Control and Expenditure
- Admin Clerk: Maintenance
- Chief Security Officer: Facilities and Security
- HR Clerk: Conditions of Service
- Chief Artisan
- Control Works Inspector: Fire Safety and Prevention
- Control Works Inspector: Electrical
- Quantity Surveyor: Technical Maintenance Services
- Architect: Infrastructure Delivery for Education Facilities
- Construction Project Management: Capital Works
- Head of Buildings: Capital Works
Driver: Heavy Duty – Maintenance
- Package: R163,680 Level 3
- Location: Mount Frere
- Requirements: ABET Level 4 or Grade 10 (Grade 12 advantage), Code 10/14 EC driver’s license, valid PDP, 2 years heavy-duty vehicle experience
Artisan Bricklaying: Grade A – Maintenance
- Package: R243,597 Level OSD
- Location: Queenstown
- Requirements: Trade Test Certificate (Bricklaying), valid driver’s license, experience as Apprentice/Learner
Artisan Carpentry: Grade A – Maintenance
- Package: R243,597 Level OSD
- Locations: Mthatha, Queenstown
- Requirements: Trade Test Certificate (Carpentry), valid driver’s license, experience as Apprentice/Learner
Registry Clerk: Conditions of Services
- Package: R228,321 Level 5
- Location: Bhisho
- Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent, no experience required
State Accountant: Salaries
- Package: R325,101 Level 7
- Location: Aliwal North
- Requirements: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in relevant financial fields, 1-2 years salaries experience, valid driver’s license
Works Inspector: Technical Services – General Buildings
- Package: R269,499 Level 6
- Locations: Mount Ayliff, East London
- Requirements: National Diploma in Building or N3 with Trade Test, 1-2 years experience, computer literate, valid driver’s license
Works Inspector: Electrical
- Package: R269,499 Level 6
- Location: East London
- Requirements: National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or N3 with Trade Test, 1-2 years experience, valid driver’s license
HR Clerk: Recruitment & Selection
- Package: R228,321 Level 5
- Location: Mthatha
- Requirements: National Senior Certificate, no experience required
Legal Admin Officer
- Package: R252,855 Level OSD
- Location: Bhisho
- Requirements: National Senior Certificate, LLB or equivalent recognized by Minister of Justice; post-grad legal experience advantageous but not required
Senior Security Officer: Facilities & Operations Management
- Package: R228,321 Level 5
- Locations: Mount Ayliff, Mthatha, Gqeberha
- Requirements: National Senior Certificate, no experience needed; Security Certificate and Grade B PSIRA certificate compulsory
Artisan Carpentry: Grade A – Maintenance
- Package: R243,597 Level OSD
- Locations: Mount Ayliff, East London
- Requirements: Trade Test Certificate (Carpentry), valid driver’s license, experience as Apprentice/Learner
HR Clerk: Recruitment & Selection
- Package: R228,321 Level 5
- Locations: Mount Ayliff, Bhisho (2 posts)
- Requirements: National Senior Certificate, no experience required
State Accountant: Salaries
- Package: R325,101 Level 7
- Location: Mount Ayliff
- Requirements: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in financial-related fields, 1-2 years salaries experience, valid driver’s license
Artisan Foreman: Grade A – Maintenance
- Package: R382,074 Level OSD
- Location: Umtata
- Requirements: Trade Test Certificate in Built Environment, 5 years post-qualification experience as Artisan, valid driver’s license
Registry Clerk: Office Services
- Package: R228,321 Level 5
- Location: Mount Ayliff
- Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent, no experience required
Chief Registry Clerk: Human Resource Management
- Package: R325,101 Level 7
- Location: Mount Ayliff
- Requirements: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Records Management/Public Management/HR Management, 1-2 years experience, valid driver’s license
SCM Clerk: Logistics
- Package: R228,321 Level 5
- Location: Mthatha
- Requirements: Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, PFMA, PPPFA, B-BBEE, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management; communication skills, teamwork, reliability
SCM Officer: Demand Management
- Package: R325,101 Level 7
- Location: Bhisho
- Requirements: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Supply Chain/Public Management/Public Administration/Logistics/Accounting, 1-2 years relevant experience, valid driver’s license
SCM Clerk: Logistics (x3 posts)
- Package: R228,321 Level 5
- Location: East London
- Requirements: National Senior Certificate, no experience required
Admin Clerk: District Coordination (EPWP)
- Package: R228,321 Level 5
- Location: Mthatha
- Requirements: National Senior Certificate, no experience required
SCM Officer: Fleet Management
- Package: R325,101 Level 7
- Location: East London
- Requirements: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Fleet Management/Financial Management/Public Management, 1-2 years experience, valid driver’s license
Artisan Foreman: Grade A – Maintenance (x2 posts)
- Package: R382,047 Level OSD
- Location: Queenstown
- Requirements: Trade Test Certificate in Built Environment, 5 years post-qualification experience, valid driver’s license
Chief Works Inspector: Fire Safety and Prevention
- Package: R397,116 Level 8
- Location: Mthatha
- Requirements: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Fire Safety/Fire Technology or equivalent, N3 with Trade Test, 3 years experience as Works Inspector, valid driver’s license
Chief Works Inspector: Mechanical
- Package: R397,116 Level 8
- Location: Mount Ayliff
- Requirements: National Diploma or equivalent, or N3 with trade test, or Engineering Technician registration, 3 years as Works Inspector, valid driver’s license
Assistant Director: Budget Control and Expenditure
- Package: R468,459 Level 9
- Location: Mount Ayliff
- Requirements: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in financial disciplines, 3 years supervisory experience, Basic Accounting System certificate, LOGIS literacy, valid driver’s license; additional LOGIS payment and BAS sundry certificates advantageous
Admin Clerk: Maintenance
- Package: R228,321 Level 5
- Location: Mthatha
- Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent, no experience required
Chief Security Officer: Facilities and Security
- Package: R325,101 Level 7
- Location: Gqeberha
- Requirements: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Security Management or related fields, 1-2 years experience, PSIRA Grade B registration, valid driver’s license
HR Clerk: Conditions of Service
- Package: R228,321 Level 5
- Location: Mount Ayliff
- Requirements: National Senior Certificate, no experience required
Chief Artisan (4 Posts)
- Package: R480,261 Level OSD
- Location: East London
- Requirements: Trade Test Certificate in built environment, 10 years post-qualification experience as Artisan/Foreman, valid driver’s license
Control Works Inspector: Fire Safety and Prevention
- Package: R582,444 Level 10
- Location: Queenstown
- Requirements: National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or N3 with trade test, or Engineering Technician registration, valid driver’s license, 3 years supervisory experience
Control Works Inspector: Electrical
- Package: R582,444 Level 10
- Location: Queenstown
- Requirements: National Diploma Electrical (T/N/S streams) or equivalent, or N3 with trade test, or Engineering Technician registration, valid driver’s license, 3 years supervisory experience
Quantity Surveyor: Technical Maintenance Services
- Package: R761,157 Level OSD
- Location: Bhisho
- Requirements: National Senior Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7), 3 years post-qualification experience, valid driver’s license, compulsory registration with SACQSP as Professional Quantity Surveyor
Architect: Infrastructure Delivery for Education Facilities
- Package: R761,157 Level OSD
- Location: Bhisho
- Requirements: National Senior Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (NQF Level 7), 3 years post-qualification experience, valid driver’s license, compulsory registration with SACAP as Professional Architect
Chief Artisan
- Package: R480,261 Level OSD
- Location: East London
- Requirements: Appropriate Trade Test Certificate, 10 years post-qualification experience as Artisan/Foreman, valid driver’s license
Construction Project Management: Capital Works
- Package: R879,342 Level OSD
- Location: Gqeberha
- Requirements: National Senior Certificate, National Higher Diploma (NQF Level 6)/BTech (NQF Level 7)/Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Built Environment Field, relevant certified managerial experience (3-4.5 years), valid driver’s license, compulsory registration with SACPCMP as Professional Construction Project Manager
Head of Buildings: Capital Works
- Package: R1,099,488 Level OSD
- Location: Mount Ayliff
- Requirements: National Senior Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or Construction Management, 6 years post-qualification experience, professional registration with relevant council (ECSA, SACQSP, SACAP, SACPCMP), valid driver’s license
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