The Department of Public Works & Infrastructure in the Eastern Cape invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the advertised vacancies within the Department. These positions are open to individuals who meet the specified requirements and are committed to contributing to effective service delivery across various districts and operational centres.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the Department is committed to achieving Employment Equity targets. Applications from women, youth and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. All appointments will be made in line with applicable legislation, departmental policies and equity considerations.
Available Positions – Department of Public Works & Infrastructure (Eastern Cape)
- Driver: Heavy Duty
Ref No: DPWI 33/02/2026
Centre: Port St Johns - Cleaner: Facilities Management (X2 Posts)
Ref No: DPWI 35/02/2026
Centre: Mount Ayliff - Security Officer
Ref No: DPWI 34/02/2026
Centre: Mount Frere Depot - HR Clerk: Recruitment and Selection (X2 Posts)
Ref No: DPWI 23/02/2026 – Bhisho
Ref No: DPWI 24/02/2026 – Queenstown - HR Clerk: Conditions of Service (X3 Posts)
Ref No: DPWI 25/02/2026 – Bhisho
Ref No: DPWI 26/02/2026 – Mthatha
Ref No: DPWI 27/02/2026 – Mount Ayliff - Admin Clerk: Capital Works
Ref No: DPWI 28/02/2026
Centre: Gqeberha - Admin Clerk: District Coordination (EPWP)
Ref No: DPWI 29/02/2026
Centre: Aliwal North - SCM Clerk: Logistics (X2 Posts)
Ref No: DPWI 30/02/2026 – Mount Ayliff
Ref No: DPWI 31/02/2026 – Aliwal North - Registry Clerk: Corporate Services
Ref No: DPWI 32/02/2026
Centre: Queenstown
Employment Opportunities 2026
The Department of Public Works & Infrastructure in the Eastern Cape is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Employment Equity targets of the Department will be adhered to.
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)
- Valid driver’s licence (minimum Code EC)
- Five (5) years’ driving experience
- Ability to read and write
- Good eyesight
- Communication skills and teamwork
- Knowledge of operating heavy-duty equipment
- Ability to conduct physical vehicle inspections
- Ability to interpret operating manuals, maintenance manuals and service charts
- Proper use of vehicle controls for safe operation
Duties:
- Drive heavy-duty vehicles
- Transport work teams, materials and equipment
- Detect and repair minor mechanical problems
- Check oil, fuel, tyres and water levels
- Inspect vehicles and report defects
- Complete vehicle logbook and trip authorizations
Enquiries:
Ms V Potelwa: (047) 505 2835
Mr V Sokhahleleka: (047) 505 2768
Technical Enquiries: [email protected]
Note: Preference will be given to Youth and White Female applicants.
CLEANER: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (X2 POSTS)
Ref No: DPWI 35/02/2026
Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Mount Ayliff
Requirements:
- ABET Level 4 or NQF Level 1
- No experience required
- Ability to read and write
- Communication skills
- Knowledge of general cleaning services
Duties:
- Clean office corridors, elevators and boardrooms
- Dust and wax office furniture
- Sweep, scrub and wax floors
- Vacuum and shampoo carpets
- Clean walls, windows and doors
- Empty and clean bins
- Remove waste papers
- Clean kitchens and maintain kitchen utensils
- Clean restrooms and refill consumables
- Maintain cleaning equipment and materials
- Report broken cleaning equipment
Enquiries:
Ms O. Mailula: (039) 254 6795
Ms N. Gcabi: (039) 254 6942
Technical Enquiries: [email protected]
Note: Preference will be given to Youth, White Male and African Female with Disability.
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 of access control procedures
- Knowledge of security prescripts (MIS, NISA, Protection of Information Act)
- Emergency procedures knowledge
- Ability to read and write
- Communication skills
Duties:
- Perform access control functions
- Confirm visitor appointments
- Complete admission control registers
- Escort visitors
- Lock and unlock premises
- Conduct patrols
- Check fire hazards and electrical risks
- Monitor equipment and assets
- Inspect vehicles entering and leaving premises
- Handle classified documents
- Apply emergency procedures
Enquiries:
Ms O. Mailula: (039) 254 6795
Ms N. Gcabi: (039) 254 6942
Technical Enquiries: [email protected]
Note: Preference will be given to Youth and Indian Male with Disability.
HR CLERK: RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION (X2 POSTS)
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centres:
- Bhisho – Ref No: DPWI 23/02/2026 (Preference: Indian Female)
- Queenstown – Ref No: DPWI 24/02/2026 (Preference: Youth, Indian Male)
Requirements:
- National Senior Certificate
- No experience required
- Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
- Interpersonal, organizing, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Duties:
- Process advertising of positions
- Handle recruitment and selection processes
- Validate qualifications
- Process assumption of duty
- Issue appointment letters and contracts
- Process probation confirmations
- Manage transfers, promotions and secondments
Enquiries:
Bhisho: Ms S. Zazini (040) 602 4236 / Mr L. Maliti (040) 602 4272
Queenstown: Ms N. Ndawo / Ms S. Nenene / Ms S. Gongqa (045) 807 6676 / 6677 / 6706
Technical Enquiries: [email protected]
HR CLERK: CONDITIONS OF SERVICE (X3 POSTS)
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centres:
- Bhisho – Ref No: DPWI 25/02/2026 (Preference: White Female)
- Mthatha – Ref No: DPWI 26/02/2026 (Preference: White Male with Disability)
- Mount Ayliff – Ref No: DPWI 27/02/2026 (Preference: Youth, White Male with Disability)
Requirements:
- National Senior Certificate
- No experience required
- Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
- Interpersonal, organizing, problem-solving and communication skills
- MS Office proficiency
Duties:
- Manage leave administration
- Render exit management services
- Provide service benefits administration
- Perform general administrative duties
Enquiries:
Bhisho: (040) 602 4236 / 4272
Mthatha: (047) 505 2835 / 2768
Mount Ayliff: (039) 254 6795 / 6942
Technical Enquiries: [email protected]
ADMIN CLERK: CAPITAL WORKS
Ref No: DPWI 28/02/2026
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Gqeberha
Requirements:
- National Senior Certificate
- No experience required
Duties:
- Provide administrative support
- Compile unit reports
- Manage leave records
- Liaise with district procurement
- Safeguard documentation
Enquiries:
Ms C. Bermoskie: (041) 390 9026
Ms A. Meyer: (041) 390 903
Technical Enquiries: [email protected]
Note: Preference will be given to Youth and Coloured Male.
ADMIN CLERK: DISTRICT COORDINATION (EPWP)
Ref No: DPWI 29/02/2026
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Aliwal North
Requirements:
- National Senior Certificate
- No experience required
- Knowledge of PFMA, DORA, EPWP Policy, BBBEE Act, Public Service Regulations
- Computer literacy
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
Duties:
- Organize meetings and manage correspondence
- Capture EPWP data
- Monitor compliance
- Conduct site verification visits
- Manage procurement and budget monitoring
- Maintain project records
Enquiries:
Mr M. Tshwaku / Ms H. Galeni: (051) 611 9800
Technical Enquiries: [email protected]
Note: Preference will be given to Youth and African Male.
SCM CLERK: LOGISTICS (X2 POSTS)
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centres:
- Mount Ayliff – Ref No: DPWI 30/02/2026
- Aliwal North – Ref No: DPWI 31/02/2026
Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- No experience required
- Knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, B-BBEE, Public Service Regulations
- Communication and teamwork skills
Duties:
- Authorize requisitions on LOGIS
- Render logistical support
- Capture goods in registers
- Reconcile requisitions and orders
- Manage receipt and issuing of goods
- Maintain supplier registers
Enquiries:
Mount Ayliff: (039) 254 6795 / 6942
Aliwal North: (051) 611 9800
Technical Enquiries: [email protected]
REGISTRY CLERK: CORPORATE SERVICES
Ref No: DPWI 32/02/2026
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Queenstown
Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- No experience required
- Knowledge of National Archives and Records Service
- Knowledge of PFMA and Public Service Regulations
- Communication and organizational skills
Duties:
- Provide registry counter services
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail
- Maintain filing and record systems
- Operate franking machine
- Process documents for archiving and disposal
- Maintain remittance registers
Enquiries:
Ms N. Ndawo: (045) 807 6676
Ms S. Nenene: (045) 807 6677
Ms S. Gongqa: (045) 807 6706
Technical Enquiries: [email protected]
Note: Preference will be given to Youth and Coloured Female.
CLOSING DATE: 06 March 2026. No Late applications will be accepted.
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: [email protected]. 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
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).