If you’re ready to grow your career in the Free State provincial government, these Free State Department of Public Works and Infrastructure vacancies offer solid opportunities in risk management, internal audit, administration and secretarial support. Qualified candidates based in or willing to relocate to Bloemfontein are encouraged to apply before the closing date.
Vacancy Summary
| Employer: | Free State Department of Public Works and Infrastructure |
|---|---|
| Closing Date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa |
Assistant Director: Risk Management (PWI 25/39)
Post: Assistant Director: Risk Management
Reference Number: PWI 25/39
Centre: Bloemfontein
Salary: R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
Requirements
- Three-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
- Major subjects: Risk Management, Auditing and/or Internal Auditing
- Valid driver’s licence (except for persons with disabilities)
- 2–3 years’ experience in:
- Risk Management
- Auditing/Internal Auditing
- Experience in:
- Developing and implementing risk management systems and strategies
- Using risk management software
- Providing practical risk management services
Duties
- Supervise and implement the departmental risk management framework
- Participate in the development and implementation of the risk management plan
- Support and promote a strong risk management culture and philosophy in the organisation
- Conduct awareness activities, data gathering and quality reviews to improve risk maturity
- Build capacity through training and development on risk management
- Maintain stakeholder and client relationships on risk matters
- Continuously monitor the risk environment, collect statistical information and detect changes
- Supervise capturing of risk data and maintain risk management databases
- Undertake studies and analyses to identify risks and understand internal and external context
- Facilitate the full risk assessment process: identification, analysis, evaluation and response
- Compile and maintain the departmental risk profile and risk register
- Draft risk management reports and monitor implementation of risk responses
- Revise risk response activities when needed
- Supervise staff: allocate duties, perform quality control, manage performance and discipline, and ensure training and development
How to apply for Assistant Director: Risk Management
- Email your completed Z83 form and detailed CV to:
e-recruitmentfspwi03@fsworks.gov.za - Indicate the reference number PWI 25/39 in the subject line of your email.
Internal Auditor (PWI 25/40) – X2 Posts
Post: Internal Auditor
Reference Number: PWI 25/40 (X2 Posts)
Centre: Bloemfontein
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Requirements
- Degree in Auditing/Accounting or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
- At least 3 years’ Internal Audit experience
- Good understanding of:
- Audit processes
- Audit approaches and methodologies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective report-writing skills
- Computer literacy
- Registration with the IISA and/or knowledge of TeamMate will be an advantage
Duties
- Assist audit managers with the development of audit plans
- Execute audit programmes focusing on control and governance processes
- Participate in entrance and exit meetings for audits
- Compile adequate audit working papers and review work of junior officials
- Perform internal audits in line with approved audit methodology
- Document fieldwork and maintain proper audit records
- Ensure efficient and effective audits, including keeping accurate time records
- Execute compliance audits and prepare/present related reports
- Conduct follow-up audits and summarise findings for presentation to clients
- Supervise junior internal auditors and transfer auditing skills
How to apply for Internal Auditor (X2)
- Email your completed Z83 form and detailed CV to:
e-recruitmentfspwi02@fsworks.gov.za - Indicate the reference number PWI 25/40 in the subject line.
Senior Administrative Clerk: Municipal Services – Utilities Division (PWI 25/41) – X3 Posts
Post: Senior Administrative Clerk: Municipal Services – Utilities Division
Reference Number: PWI 25/41 (X3 Posts)
Directorate: Operational Property and Housekeeping
Centre: Bloemfontein
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements
- NQF Level 4 (Grade 12 or equivalent)
- No previous experience required
- Computer literacy
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Planning and organisational skills
Duties
- Render general clerical support services in the utilities division
- Process property rates payments
- Monitor and reconcile debtors register and PASTEL to ensure correct monthly rental invoicing
- Capture monthly rental invoices on PASTEL according to signed lease agreements
- Request BAS reports weekly to confirm payments received
- Allocate cash receipts on PASTEL based on BAS reports
- Compile debtors’ reconciliations between PASTEL and BAS
- Liaise with departmental salary sections to ensure correct implementation of PERSAL deductions per stop orders
- Follow up on outstanding debt in line with approved debt management and debt write-off policies
How to apply for Senior Administrative Clerk: Municipal Services (X3)
- Email your completed Z83 form and detailed CV to:
e-recruitmentfspwi@fsworks.gov.za - Indicate the reference number PWI 25/41 in the subject line.
Senior Administrative Clerk: Contract Administration – Debtors Section (PWI 25/42)
Post: Senior Administrative Clerk: Contract Administration – Debtors Section
Reference Number: PWI 25/42 (X1 Post)
Directorate: Operational Property and Housekeeping
Centre: Bloemfontein
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements
- NQF Level 4 (Grade 12 or equivalent)
- No previous experience required
- Computer literacy
Duties
- Provide financial administration support services in the rates and taxes component
- Handle service accounts from Eskom, Water Boards, Municipalities and other suppliers
- Advise and report to management on the status of service accounts
- Monitor expenditure related to services
- Check payment documents against internally developed spreadsheets
- Request outstanding invoices from suppliers at least 10 working days before the due date
- Reconcile municipal accounts monthly in respect of service accounts
- Prepare payment batches for BAS and LOGIS
- Capture approved payment batches on BAS and LOGIS
- Ensure sound management and control of service accounts
- Support accruals and payables for disclosure in financial statements
- Ensure correct budget allocations, request allocations for the following year and compile adjustment budget requests
How to apply for Senior Administrative Clerk: Contract Administration
- Email your completed Z83 form and detailed CV to:
e-recruitmentfspwi@fsworks.gov.za - Indicate the reference number PWI 25/42 in the subject line.
Secretary: Director: Strategic Planning (PWI 25/43)
Post: Secretary: Director: Strategic Planning
Reference Number: PWI 25/43
Centre: Bloemfontein
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements
- NQF Level 4 (Grade 12 or equivalent) – Post-matric qualification is preferred
- Secretarial and typing experience
- Knowledge of:
- Telephonic etiquette
- Records management
- Office administration
- Good language skills and ability to communicate at different levels
- High reliability and basic written communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Sound organising skills and good people skills
- Ability to act with tact and discretion
- Good grooming and professional presentation
Duties
- Receive and screen telephone calls, referring queries to the correct role players
- Resolve certain enquiries directly where possible
- Record and manage the Director’s engagements and compile realistic schedules of appointments
- Type documents for the Director and unit staff
- Operate and ensure proper functioning of office equipment (photocopier, shredding machine, etc.)
- Provide general clerical support to the Director
- Liaise with travel agencies to arrange travel and confirm arrangements when documents are received
- Arrange meetings and events: identify venues, invite role players, organise refreshments and prepare schedules
- Process travel and subsistence claims for the unit
- Process invoices related to Director’s activities
- Record basic minutes of meetings when required
- Draft routine correspondence and reports
- File documents for the Director and unit; manage leave registers and telephone accounts
- Receive, record and distribute incoming and outgoing documents
- Handle procurement of standard items such as stationery and refreshments
- Collect relevant documents to enable the Director/Manager to prepare for meetings
How to apply for Secretary: Director: Strategic Planning
- Email your completed Z83 form and detailed CV to:
e-recruitmentfspwi01@fsworks.gov.za - Indicate the reference number PWI 25/43 in the subject line.
Additional Application Information for All Posts
- Closing Date: 28 November 2025
- Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or online) plus a detailed CV.
- Do not submit copies of qualifications and other documents at application stage – these will only be required from shortlisted candidates.
- If certified copies contradict details on your CV or Z83, you will be disqualified.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA (only when shortlisted).
- Separate applications (with full documentation) must be submitted for each post you apply for.
- Late, faxed or non-compliant applications will not be considered.
- Short-listed candidates will undergo security assessments and full personnel suitability checks.
Postal and hand-delivery options for other Department of Public Works and Infrastructure vacancies:
- Post: Head: Public Works and Infrastructure, P.O. Box 7551, Bloemfontein, 9300
- Hand delivery: Foyer of O.R. Tambo House, Security Ground Floor, St Andrews Street, Bloemfontein (place in the marked box – no applications accepted directly in offices).