Department of Public Works Vacancies: Apply by 08 May 2026

Planning to apply for a government job in South Africa? The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has announced multiple vacancies across Pretoria, Kimberley, Cape Town, Durban, Nelspruit, Bloemfontein, Mthatha, Mmabatho, Polokwane, Johannesburg and Gqeberha. If you meet the requirements, this is a good opportunity to apply for permanent public service posts before the closing date.

Employer	Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Closing Date	08 May 2026 at 16:00
Location	South Africa

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure vacancies now open

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is recruiting for a wide range of posts in human resources, communication, supply chain management, finance, property management, project administration, registry services and technical trades. The department says applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form together with a detailed CV, and only shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide certified supporting documents.

Deputy Director: Human Resources Management

Reference Number: 2026/164
Salary: R896 436 per annum
Centre: Kimberley Regional Office

Applicants need a three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Training and Development, Public Management, Public Administration, Management Services, Labour Relations or a related field. Relevant junior management experience in human resources and a valid driver’s licence are required. The successful candidate will manage HR support services, recruitment and selection, performance management, labour relations, service benefits, leave administration and HR development programmes.

Assistant Director: Internal Communications and Mobilisation

Reference Number: 2026/165
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria

This post requires a three-year tertiary qualification or National Diploma in Communication Science, Media Studies, Journalism or Marketing. Relevant supervisory experience in internal communication, online content management, media relations or communication services is needed. Duties include developing internal communication content, managing online content for the intranet and website, proofreading articles and supporting communication across internal platforms.

Assistant Director: Organisational Design and Job Evaluation

Reference Number: 2026/166
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria

Candidates must have a three-year qualification or National Diploma in Management Services, Work Study, Operations Management or Industrial Psychology, plus a Job Evaluation Certificate. The role focuses on organisational design investigations, job analysis, job evaluation, structure alignment, change management and maintaining job description and job evaluation databases.

Senior Administration Officer: Acquisition – Infrastructure

Reference Number: 2026/167 A and 2026/167 B
Salary: R397 116 per annum
Centres: Head Office, Pretoria and Kimberley Regional Office

Applicants need a three-year qualification in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Administration or Management Sciences. Experience in procurement or supply chain management is required, while construction or infrastructure procurement experience will be an advantage. The post involves demand and acquisition functions, bid support, procurement reporting, audit support and supply chain risk management.

Administration Officer: Acquisition – Infrastructure

Reference Number: 2026/168
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria

This post is aimed at candidates with a tertiary qualification in supply chain, purchasing, business management, economics, finance, public administration, administration or management sciences. The successful candidate will support procurement planning, demand management, bid processes, reporting and audit coordination within the department’s infrastructure acquisition function.

State Accountant vacancies available in several regions

The department has advertised several finance-related posts under different units and regions, including:

State Accountant: Property Payments

Reference Number: 2026/169
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centres: Pretoria, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Polokwane and Kimberley

State Accountant: Internal Control

Reference Number: 2026/170
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centres: Nelspruit and Kimberley

State Accountant: Budget

Reference Number: 2026/171
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centres: Kimberley, Nelspruit, Durban and Cape Town

State Accountant: Financial Accounting

Reference Number: 2026/172
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Centres: Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha

These positions require relevant financial qualifications and experience, together with knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, government financial systems and financial reporting. Duties include budget management, payments, reconciliations, internal control, audit support and financial administration.

Supply chain and property management posts also open

The department is also recruiting for several supply chain and property-related roles, including:

Administration Officer: SCM Demand Management

Reference Number: 2026/173
Centres: Bloemfontein and Kimberley

Administrative Officer: Utilisation and Contract Administration

Reference Number: 2026/174
Centres: Pretoria, Mthatha, Mmabatho, Cape Town and Johannesburg

Administrative Officer: Property Acquisitions and Leasing

Reference Number: 2026/175
Centres: Gqeberha, Mthatha, Mmabatho and Polokwane

Administrative Officer: Immovable Asset Register

Reference Number: 2026/177
Centres: Mmabatho and Cape Town

Administrative Officer: Property Disposals

Reference Number: 2026/180
Centre: Cape Town

Administrative Officer: Provisioning

Reference Number: 2026/179
Centre: Kimberley

Administration Officer: SCM Acquisitions

Reference Number: 2026/181
Centre: Bloemfontein

These posts focus on procurement planning, contract administration, state property utilisation, leasing, immovable asset verification, property disposals and supply chain support. Most require a relevant NQF Level 6 qualification and, in many cases, a valid driver’s licence.

Project administration and support posts advertised

The department has also listed project and office support jobs, including:

Administrative Officer: Construction Project Management

Reference Number: 2026/176
Centres: Cape Town, Pretoria and Kimberley

Admin Clerk: Professional Services (Construction Project Management)

Reference Number: 2026/183
Centres: Pretoria and Cape Town

Admin Clerk: Works Management

Reference Number: 2026/185
Centre: Mthatha

These roles involve project invoice tracking, database updates, office support, reporting, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, processing forms, capturing payments and maintaining records for project management units.

Entry-level vacancies available for clerks and data capturers

For applicants looking for entry-level government jobs, the department has also advertised:

Accounting Clerk (Batch Controller)

Reference Number: 2026/184
Centres: Mthatha and Cape Town

Administrative Clerk: Real Estate Management Services

Reference Number: 2026/186
Centre: Cape Town

Registry Clerk: Provisioning and Logistics Management

Reference Number: 2026/187
Centres: Bloemfontein and Kimberley

Data Capturer: EPWP

Reference Number: 2026/188
Centre: Cape Town

These posts generally require Grade 12, with some roles needing computer literacy, knowledge of office administration, registry procedures, financial systems or EPWP reporting. They are suitable for candidates who want to start or build a career in public administration.

Artisan Production post open in Bloemfontein

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is also hiring an Artisan Production (Grade A): Electrical Workshop under reference 2026/182 in Bloemfontein. The salary is R243 597 per annum. Applicants need an appropriate Electrical Trade Test and a valid driver’s licence. The job includes maintaining government buildings, compiling material quantities, monitoring projects and ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

How to apply for Department of Public Works and Infrastructure vacancies

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed new Z83 form together with a detailed CV only. The department accepts applications by post, courier, hand delivery and email, depending on the post and office. For email applications, each application must be sent as a single PDF document not exceeding 15MB. Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate Z83 form and CV for each vacancy.

To apply, candidates must use the specific email address listed under each post, such as:

• RecruitKIM26-08@dpw.gov.za for Deputy Director: Human Resources Management
• Recruitment26-32@dpw.gov.za for Assistant Director: Internal Communications and Mobilisation
• Recruitment26-33@dpw.gov.za for Assistant Director: Organisational Design and Job Evaluation
• RecruitPTA26-32@dpw.gov.za and RecruitKim26-14@dpw.gov.za for Senior Administration Officer: Acquisition – Infrastructure
• Other posts must be sent to the matching regional email listed in the advert.

Important application notes

The department says late applications will not be considered. Applicants must complete the Z83 form correctly, initial page 1, sign and date page 2, and attach a detailed CV. Shortlisted candidates will undergo vetting, verification and pre-entry assessments, including a practical exercise and an integrity assessment. If you do not hear back within three months after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.