The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for various support and facilities management posts across Pretoria, Johannesburg, Gqeberha, Nelspruit, Polokwane, and Cape Town. These vacancies are ideal for applicants looking for government jobs in cleaning services, grounds services, security, driving, and maintenance support. Interested candidates must submit their applications before the closing date.
| Employer | Department of Public Works and Infrastructure |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 10 April 2026 |
| Location | South Africa |
Available Posts
Supervisor: Cleaning Services Ref No: 2026/147 (X8 Posts)
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements:
- Grade 09 / ABET Level 4
- Knowledge of garden maintenance practices
- Knowledge of office administration
- Ability to operate horticultural equipment
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety
- Knowledge of personnel practices and Labour Relations Act
Duties:
- Manage and control equipment and materials
- Supervise housekeeping, cleaning, safeguarding and maintenance services
- Ensure cleanliness, hygiene and safety of allocated areas
- Identify hazards related to fire and electricity
- Ensure refuse removal and inspection of cleaned areas
- Support administration of the section
- Identify training needs and review staff performance
Supervisor: Grounds Services Ref No: 2026/148
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements:
- ABET Level 4
- Knowledge of garden maintenance practices
- Knowledge of office administration
- Ability to operate horticultural equipment
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety
- Knowledge of personnel practices and Labour Relations Act
- Effective communication skills
Duties:
- Manage and control equipment and materials
- Prepare, implement and monitor maintenance schedules
- Ensure weeds and grass are removed from bedding
- Supervise fertilisation of flower beds
- Remove garden rubbish and inspect work areas
- Support administration and human resource functions
- Assist with performance reviews of subordinates
Supervisor: Grounds Services Ref No: 2026/149
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Centre: Gqeberha Regional Office
Requirements:
- Grade 09 / ABET Level 4
- Valid Code B driver’s licence
- Preparedness for extensive travel
- Knowledge of horticulture practices and agricultural remedies
- Knowledge of health and safety
- Knowledge of operating and maintaining horticultural equipment
- Office administration and reporting skills
- Numeracy and computer literacy
- Valid pest control certificate
- Chainsaw competency certificate and environmental legislation knowledge will be an advantage
Duties:
- Supervise and coordinate horticulture staff
- Ensure quality of work and safety compliance
- Transport staff, equipment and materials
- Identify resource needs and monitor equipment condition
- Compile monthly reports
- Support administration of the section
Supervisor: Grounds Services: Horticulture: Facilities Management Ref No: 2026/150
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Centre: Cape Town Regional Office (Rondebosch)
Requirements:
- Grade 09 / ABET Level 4
- Experience dealing with high-profile people such as judges and magistrates
- Ability to manage a large staff component
- Knowledge of garden maintenance and occupational health and safety
- Ability to operate horticultural machinery and equipment
- Conflict resolution, communication and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s licence with PDP
- Willingness to travel and adapt work schedules
Duties:
- Supervise personnel and horticultural services
- Manage equipment and materials
- Oversee maintenance of gardens, flower beds, plot clearing and firebreaks
- Implement landscaping duties
- Manage plant decorations and flower arrangements
- Conduct site inspections of vacant state properties
- Support administration of the section
Supervisor: Cleaning Services Ref No: 2026/151 (X4 Posts)
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Centre: Johannesburg Regional Office
Requirements:
- Grade 09 / ABET Level 4
- Preparedness to travel and work in hazardous conditions
- Knowledge of cleaning materials and procedures
- Knowledge of operating cleaning equipment
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety and Labour Relations Act
- Effective communication, numeracy and computer literacy
- Ability to work independently and with staff at various levels
Duties:
- Coordinate and supervise cleaning services
- Inspect physical environments for hygiene and cleanliness
- Manage cleaning equipment and materials
- Maintain material registers
- Support administration of the section
- Assess performance of supervisors and cleaners
- Process leave submissions
Tradesman Aid Ref No: 2026/152 (X15 Posts)
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements:
- Grade 10 certificate or equivalent
- Knowledge of operating equipment, tools and chemicals
- Knowledge of technical maintenance and occupational health and safety
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Duties:
- Assist with maintenance of facilities
- Help artisans with quotations for materials and equipment
- Support testing and basic repairs
- Maintain workshop tools and equipment
- Detect and report faulty workshop equipment
- Maintain housekeeping in the workshop
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards
Tradesman Aid Ref No: 2026/153 (X2 Posts)
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Polokwane Regional Office (AFB Hoedspruit)
Requirements:
- Grade 10 certificate or equivalent
- N3 / NCV 4 in Engineering Studies will be an advantage
- Good interpersonal skills and basic communication
- Ability to perform routine tasks
- Knowledge of building materials and equipment will be an advantage
Duties:
- Assist artisans with repair and maintenance work
- Care for hand tools, machines and electric tools
- Perform minor maintenance work
- Identify repair needs
- Carry, load and unload tools and materials
- Operate water purification and wastewater treatment plants
- Maintain workshop and plant room housekeeping
Driver Operator: Workshop Ref No: 2026/154 (X4 Posts)
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Valid Code 08 and/or Code 10 driver’s licence
- Knowledge of MISS Act and National Road Traffic Act Regulations
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Communication, time management and driving skills
Duties:
- Transport work teams and materials to sites
- Complete vehicle logbooks and trip authorisations
- Pick up and drop off workers
- Drive departmental officials, clients and visitors
- Ensure safe transport of documents and items
- Inspect and maintain assigned vehicles
- Perform general administrative activities
Driver Operator: Cleaning Ref No: 2026/155 (X2 Posts)
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Valid Code 08 and/or Code 10 driver’s licence
- Knowledge of MISS Act and National Road Traffic Act Regulations
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Communication, planning and driving skills
Duties:
- Transport cleaning teams and materials to sites
- Complete vehicle logbooks and trip authorisations
- Drive officials, clients and visitors
- Safely transport documents and equipment
- Inspect and maintain vehicles
- Perform related administrative tasks
Security Officer: Security Management Ref No: 2026/156 (X3 Posts)
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements:
- NQF Level 03 plus PSIRA Grades E, D and C
- Basic communication and client liaison skills
- Knowledge of basic security, fire-fighting and evacuation processes
- Knowledge of Control of Access to Public Premises and Vehicles Act
- Knowledge of OHSA and First Aid
- Basic computer and report writing skills
- Ability to work shifts and abnormal hours
- High integrity and ability to work under pressure
Duties:
- Provide physical security services at Pretoria Regional Office buildings
- Protect lives, property and departmental assets
- Implement security policies and procedures
- Conduct access control, patrols and escorts
- Support administration of physical security services
Driver Ref No: 2026/157
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Johannesburg Regional Office
Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Valid Code 08 and/or Code 10 driver’s licence
- Knowledge of MISS Act
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Communication, planning, time management and driving skills
Duties:
- Collect and deliver cleaning materials, machines and documents
- Drive departmental officials and visitors
- Complete transport schedules
- Ensure assigned vehicles are clean and maintained
- Report accidents, injuries and vehicle damage
- Support Facilities Management activities
Cleaner: Cleaning Service Ref No: 2026/158 (X13 Posts)
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Nelspruit Regional Office
Requirements:
- Grade 09 / ABET Level 4 or equivalent
- No experience required
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic communication and literacy
- Ability to perform routine cleaning tasks
- Knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment
Duties:
- Clean courts, cells, toilets, basins and wall tiles
- Empty and wash bins
- Sweep passages, floors, offices and pavements
- Scrub, mop and polish floors
- Dust and polish furniture
- Clean windows, doors and walls
- Vacuum offices and strip floors
Cleaner: Cleaning Services Ref No: 2026/159 (X23 Posts)
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements:
- Grade 09 / ABET Level 4 or equivalent
- No experience required
- Knowledge of cleaning practices and equipment
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety
- Interpersonal, planning and organising skills
- Effective communication
Duties:
- Empty dustbins and clean office furniture
- Refill water bottles
- Clean windows, walls, floors and carpets
- Deep clean toilets and refill dispensers
- Clean kitchens and utensils
- Assist with tea and coffee during meetings
- Report building defects and safety issues
Cleaner: Cleaning Services Ref No: 2026/160 (X6 Posts)
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Gqeberha Regional Office
Requirements:
- Grade 09 / ABET Level 4 or equivalent
- No experience required
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic communication and literacy
- Ability to perform cleaning tasks
- Knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment
Duties:
- Clean court offices, cells, toilets, basins and wall tiles
- Empty and wash dustbins
- Sweep and mop passages, floors and pavements
- Dust and polish furniture
- Clean windows, doors and walls
- Vacuum offices and strip floors
Cleaners Ref No: 2026/161A to 2026/161G (X9 Posts)
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Polokwane Regional Office
Posts:
- Lephalale Magistrate Court Ref No: 2026/161A
- Mookgophong Magistrate Office Ref No: 2026/161B (X2 Posts)
- Moutse Magistrate Court Ref No: 2026/161C
- Bochum Magistrate Court Ref No: 2026/161D
- Sibasa Regional Court Ref No: 2026/161E
- Vuwani Magistrate Court Ref No: 2026/161F (X2 Posts)
- Dzanani Magistrate Court Ref No: 2026/161G
Requirements:
- Grade 09 / ABET Level 4 or equivalent
- No experience required
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic communication and literacy
- Ability to work physically for long hours
- Ability to handle cleaning equipment and stock count
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals and hazardous conditions
Duties:
- Empty dustbins and clean offices
- Refill water bottles
- Clean windows, walls, floors and carpets
- Deep clean toilets and refill dispensers
- Clean kitchens and utensils
- Assist during meetings
- Report defects and safety concerns
Groundsman Ref No: 2026/162 (X12 Posts)
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements:
- Grade 09 / ABET Level 4 or equivalent
- No experience required
- Knowledge of garden maintenance practices
- Ability to operate horticultural equipment
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety
- Basic literacy and effective communication
Duties:
- Clean premises and surroundings
- Empty dirt bins
- Water gardens and maintain plants
- Prune and trim flowers and trees
- Mow grass and remove weeds
- Apply insecticides
- Cultivate soil and maintain equipment
- Report faulty gardening tools and ensure proper use of protective clothing
How to apply
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 form and accompanied by a detailed CV only.
To apply and more details visit the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure official channels, or send your application to the relevant office below:
- Pretoria Regional Office: RecruitPTA26-24@dpw.gov.za / RecruitPTA26-25@dpw.gov.za / RecruitPTA26-26@dpw.gov.za / RecruitPTA26-27@dpw.gov.za / RecruitPTA26-28@dpw.gov.za / RecruitPTA26-29@dpw.gov.za / RecruitPTA26-30@dpw.gov.za
- Gqeberha Regional Office: RecruitPE26-15@dpw.gov.za / RecruitPE26-16@dpw.gov.za
- Cape Town Regional Office: RecruitCPT26-39@dpw.gov.za
- Johannesburg Regional Office: RecruitJHB26-09@dpw.gov.za / RecruitJHB26-10@dpw.gov.za
- Polokwane Regional Office: RecruitPLK26-07@dpw.gov.za / RecruitPLK26-08@dpw.gov.za
- Nelspruit Regional Office: RecruitNEL26-09@dpw.gov.za
Important notes
- Closing date: 10 April 2026 at 16h00
- These are re-advertised posts and previous applicants must re-apply
- Only a Z83 form and detailed CV are required on application
- Certified copies of qualifications and documents are not required at application stage
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply