The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for various posts. DPWI is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Closing date: 20 February 2026 at 16:00
Application form: Z83 + detailed CV only (as stated in the advert)
Tip: Use the correct reference number in your subject line and submit to the correct email/address for the post you want.
Post 03/64: Administration Officer – Construction Projects
Reference No: 2026/38
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centre: Head Office (Pretoria)
Requirements
- 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Public/Project Administration, Management Assistant, Business Management, Public Relations or related
- Relevant experience in Office Administration/Project Administration
- Knowledge: Office management, reporting procedures, project admin principles, PFMA, SCM, National Treasury regulations, legal compliance
- Skills: Analytical, communication, computer literacy, planning and organising, problem solving, innovation
- Personal attributes: Reliable, hardworking, resourceful, self-motivated, trustworthy
Duties
- Administer construction project claims and payments (invoices, capturing, follow-ups, resolving discrepancies)
- Maintain and update systems/databases (WCS, Re-a-Patala) and issue status reports
- Handle audit queries and contractor/consultant queries
- Provide clerical, SCM and financial admin support (filing, expenditure updates, petty cash, telephone accounts)
- Provide secretariat/logistical support (meetings, agendas, minutes, reports, travel and S&T forms)
Enquiries: Ms M Serogole (072) 443 5574
Applications: Director-General, DPWI, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001
Hand delivery: CGO Building, Corner Bosman & Madiba Street, Pretoria
Email: Recruitment26-04@dpw.gov.za
For attention: Ms NP Mudau
Post 03/65: State Accountant – Internal Control
Reference No: 2026/39
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centre: Bloemfontein Regional Office
Requirements
- 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Auditing / Financial Management / SCM / Accounting
- Relevant experience in SCM / Internal Control / Compliance / Auditing
- Knowledge: PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SCM frameworks, government systems (SAGE, ARCHIBUS, PMIS, WCS, LOGIS, BAS)
- Skills/attributes: report writing, communication, planning, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, trustworthy
Duties
- Implement internal compliance for Finance and SCM
- Align processes and SOPs with legislation, communicate new Treasury prescripts
- Identify internal control deficiencies and risks; support loss control system implementation
- Perform pre- and post-audit checks on bid awards and compliance
- Support irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure registers and disclosure notes
- Coordinate audits and queries with Auditor-General and internal branches
- Support Audit Action Plan and risk register updates
Enquiries: Ms B Phahlane (051) 408 7588
Applications: Regional Manager, DPWI, Private Bag X20605, Bloemfontein, 9301
Hand delivery: 18 President Brand Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
Email: RecruitBloem26-05@dpw.gov.za
For attention: Mr D Manus
Post 03/66: State Accountant – Property Payments
Reference No: 2026/40
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centre: Bloemfontein Regional Office
Requirements
- 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Financial Management/Financial Information Systems/Business Management/Accounting
- Experience in property payments or accounts payment environment
- Basic PFMA and Treasury Regulations understanding; computer literacy
- Added advantage: SAGE/PMIS; property industry and property payments knowledge
Duties
- Process property payments (municipal accounts, landlords, service providers)
- Ensure invoices are authorised and compliant with prescripts and delegations
- Budget inputs and stakeholder liaison on payments
- Render accounts to tenants/clients for accommodation and services
- Handle queries and follow up on outstanding balances; monthly reporting
- Capture batches, general admin, creditors reconciliations, supplier registrations
Enquiries: Mr T Manamela (051) 408 7539
Applications: Regional Manager, DPWI, Private Bag X20605, Bloemfontein, 9301
Hand delivery: 18 President Brand Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
Email: RecruitBloem26-06@dpw.gov.za
For attention: Mr D Manus
Post 03/67: State Accountant – Property Payment
Reference No: 2026/41
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centre: Gqeberha Regional Office
Requirements
- 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Finance
- Knowledge of PFMA and financial reporting inputs
- Experience in creditors reconciliation environment
- MS Office proficiency; good analytical and communication skills
- Valid driver’s licence
Duties
- Creditors reconciliations and settlement of municipal accounts (owned/leased properties)
- Engage municipalities and landlords on statements and billing accuracy
- Ensure suppliers are paid correctly and on time
- Monthly reconciliations and updating payment records
- Coordinate internally to prevent disconnections and avoid irregular/fruitless expenditure
- Handle payment-related queries from stakeholders
Enquiries: Mr L Funde (041) 408 2017
Applications: Regional Manager, DPWI, Private Bag X3913, North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056
Hand delivery: Room 430, Corner Hancock & Robert Street, North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056
Email: RecruitPE26-01@dpw.gov.za
For attention: Ms PT Buswa
Post 03/68: State Accountant – Costing, Funding and Budget Management (X2)
Reference No: 2026/42
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centre: Head Office (Pretoria)
Requirements
- 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Financial Management or Accounting
- Property budgeting/planning experience is an advantage
- Knowledge: PFMA, Treasury Regulations, MS Word & Excel, basic research
- Attributes: hardworking, assertive, self-motivated, trustworthy, innovative
Duties
- Consolidate property budget inputs from regions and Head Office
- Support budget review meetings and allocation of funds to executing units
- Maintain allocation schedules and capture allocations on SAGEx3
- Assist with monthly expenditure reports, analysis of deviations and reconciliations (WCS/SAGE)
- Support verification/analysis of day-to-day maintenance services on PMIS
Enquiries: Ms F Makhubela (012) 406 2071
Applications: Director-General, DPWI, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001
Hand delivery: CGO Building, Corner Bosman & Madiba Street, Pretoria
Email: Recruitment26-05@dpw.gov.za
For attention: Ms NP Mudau
Post 03/69: State Accountant – Property Budget Management
Reference No: 2026/43
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centre: Head Office (Pretoria)
Requirements
- 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Financial Management or Accounting
- Property budgeting/planning experience is an advantage
- Knowledge: PFMA, Treasury Regulations, MS Word & Excel, basic research
- Attributes: hardworking, assertive, self-motivated, trustworthy, innovative
Duties
- Similar duties to Post 03/68: budget consolidation, allocations, capturing on SAGEx3
- Monthly expenditure reporting, deviation reporting and stakeholder communication
- Reconciliations between WCS and SAGE; PMIS verification support
Enquiries: Ms F Makhubela (012) 406 2071
Applications: Director-General, DPWI, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001
Hand delivery: CGO Building, Corner Bosman & Madiba Street, Pretoria
Email: Recruitment26-05@dpw.gov.za
For attention: Ms NP Mudau
Post 03/70: Accounting Clerk – Financial Accounting
Reference No: 2026/42
Salary: R228 321 per annum
Centre: Head Office (Pretoria)
Requirements
- Grade 12/Matric (Matric with Accounting is an advantage)
- Working knowledge of ERP systems/government transversal systems, payments and receipts procedures
- Trustworthy, honest, good planning and organising, communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy
Duties
- Manage petty cash and cash receipts (custodian, processing, recording, replenishment)
- Daily and monthly petty cash reconciliations and document control
- Receive and issue money and allocate on ERP system
- Daily banking and allocations of cash receipts
- Provide inputs to petty cash policies and support GRAP reporting and audit queries
Enquiries: M Maningi (012) 406 1147
Applications: Director-General, DPWI, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001
Hand delivery: CGO Building, Corner Bosman & Madiba Street, Pretoria
Email: Recruitment26-06@dpw.gov.za
For attention: Ms NP Mudau
How to Apply
Submit the following:
- Completed Z83 form (signed, initialled and dated)
- Detailed CV only
Send your application to the correct email/postal/hand delivery address listed under the post you are applying for, and quote the reference number clearly.