The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies available at Head Office and regional offices. These opportunities are suitable for candidates with experience in monitoring and evaluation, user demand management, forensic investigations, property disposals, employee wellness, finance, construction project administration, helpdesk support, cleaning supervision and cleaning services.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Public Works and Infrastructure |
| Closing Date | 03 July 2026 at 16h00 |
| Locations | Pretoria, Cape Town, Gqeberha, Polokwane, Mmabatho and Magistrate Courts |
| Application Method | Email, post, courier or hand delivery |
| Required Documents | Signed and initialled Z83 form and detailed CV |
| Email Attachment Limit | One PDF document, not exceeding 15MB |
Deputy Director: Monitoring and Evaluation Ref No: 2026/240
Salary: R932 292 per annum, all-inclusive package
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 or National Diploma in Social Sciences, Auditing, Public Administration, Statistics or a related field.
Relevant experience must be at junior management level or Assistant Director equivalent level in research, monitoring and evaluation and data analysis.
Required knowledge includes monitoring and evaluation processes, research methodologies, government guidelines, PFMA, Government-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System, South African Statistical Quality Assessment Framework, National Evaluation Policy Framework, strategic planning guidelines, service level agreements and procurement processes.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage the development of monitoring policies and tools.
Duties include conducting research, developing and reviewing monitoring policies and reporting templates, supporting monitoring and reporting initiatives, implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, facilitating training, managing recommendations from monitoring reports, coordinating performance information through NAPROV and monitoring implementation of service standards and executive decisions.
The candidate will also ensure quarterly performance reporting, support budget alignment monitoring, analyse reports, verify information against data sources, manage the directorate and monitor budget and expenditure.
Enquiries
TK Sekgala
Tel: 012 406 1301
Application Details
Email: Recruitment26-51@dpw.gov.za
Assistant Director: User Demand Management Ref No: 2026/241
Salary: R605 742 per annum
Centre: Cape Town Regional Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 or National Diploma in Public Administration, Management, Public Relations and Communication, Real Estate Management or Social Science.
Relevant experience in stakeholder engagement and coordination in any field of property is required.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of WCS, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, built environment, project and programme management, construction regulations, occupational health and safety, procurement processes and GIAMA.
Duties
The successful candidate will apply policies, methods and standards related to user demand management.
Duties include facilitating accommodation services for client departments, coordinating and monitoring client budgets, supervising employees, managing key accounts, monitoring leased accommodation, capital works and planned maintenance services, assisting client departments with accommodation requirements and asset plans, chairing forum meetings, conducting site visits and preparing reports.
Enquiries
Ms B Ntoni
Tel: 021 402 2020
Application Details
Email: RecruitCPT26-61@dpw.gov.za
Senior Forensic Investigator: Governance, Risk and Compliance Branch Ref No: 2026/242
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6, National Diploma or Degree in Auditing, Financial Management, Law or Criminology.
A Certificate in Forensic and Investigative Auditing will be an added advantage.
Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills are required.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will assist with planning, executing and reporting on forensic investigations for the Department.
Duties include planning and implementing forensic investigations, gathering evidence of alleged serious mismanagement of resources or unprofessional conduct, and developing investigation reports with clear findings, conclusions and recommendations.
Enquiries
Mr M Mabotja
Tel: 012 406 1328
Application Details
Email: Recruitment26-52@dpw.gov.za
Senior Administrative Officer: Property Disposals Ref No: 2026/243
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Cape Town Regional Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 or National Diploma in Real Estate Management, Property Law or a related field.
Relevant working experience is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of PFMA, financial administration, procurement directives, reporting procedures, GIAMA, Disposal Act, BBBEE, Treasury Regulations, PIE Act and Squatter Acts.
A valid driver’s licence is required, and applicants must be willing to travel.
Duties
The successful candidate will administer the disposal process of redundant and superfluous residential properties.
Duties include conducting research, compiling reports, supporting property ownership redress through land reform, liaising with the Regional Land Claims Commission, monitoring approved projects, facilitating valuations, compiling budget review reports, recovering state funds, preparing quarterly projections and supervising employees.
Enquiries
Ms I Murundwa
Tel: 021 402 2056
Application Details
Email: RecruitCPT26-62@dpw.gov.za
Employee Health and Wellness Practitioner HRM Ref No: 2026/244
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Cape Town Regional Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6, National Diploma or Degree in Social Science or a behavioural-related qualification.
Registration with professional bodies such as SACSSP and HPCSA is required.
Relevant experience in the field is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of employee health and wellness practices, HIV and TB programmes, counselling, people management, client orientation and the structure of the Department.
A valid driver’s licence is required, and applicants must be willing to travel.
Duties
The successful candidate will coordinate employee health and wellness services.
Duties include mainstreaming HIV, AIDS and TB programmes, conducting awareness and prevention programmes, organising health screenings, coordinating disease management and chronic illness awareness sessions, supporting incapacity cases, providing mental health referrals, creating occupational health and safety awareness, promoting work-life balance, offering counselling and supporting retirement and medical health surveillance sessions.
Enquiries
Ms C Rossouw
Tel: 021 402 2014
Application Details
Email: RecruitCPT26-63@dpw.gov.za
State Accountant: Accounts Payable Ref No: 2026/245
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Head Office Regional Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 or National Diploma in Financial Management or Cost and Management Accounting.
Appropriate experience in financial accounting is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of financial systems, financial prescripts, GAAP, GRAP, international standards, BAS, PERSAL, LOGIS, PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
Duties
The successful candidate will verify and process LOGIS payments and sundry payments on BAS.
Duties include safeguarding payment vouchers, tracking invoices on the Reapatala invoice tracking system, ensuring compliance with PFMA and accounting practices, and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Enquiries
Ms R Ramphekwa
Tel: 064 753 7740
Application Details
Email: Recruitment26-53@dpw.gov.za
Administrative Officer: Disposals: Real Estate Management Services Ref No: 2026/246
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Gqeberha Regional Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 or National Diploma in Property Management, Real Estate, Property Law, Financial Management or Project Management.
Appropriate experience in real estate, property disposal or immovable asset management is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of PFMA, GIAMA, Disposal Act, built environment, procurement processes, property market trends and property disposal methods.
A valid driver’s licence is compulsory, and applicants must be willing to travel extensively.
Duties
The successful candidate will administer the disposal of immovable property that is superfluous to the state.
Duties include supporting land reform redress, liaising with the Regional Land Claims Commission, preparing submissions, supporting disposal applications, administering financial processes, assisting with letting redundant state properties, responding to enquiries, conducting site verification and preparing leases.
Enquiries
Ms N Gqomo
Tel: 041 408 2078
Application Details
Email: RecruitPE26-25@dpw.gov.za
Administrative Officer: Construction Project Management Ref No: 2026/247
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Gqeberha Regional Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 or National Diploma in Public Administration, Project Administration or an equivalent qualification.
Relevant experience in office administration or project administration is required.
Knowledge of WCS and computer literacy is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide administrative support for construction project management.
Duties include receiving invoices, capturing invoices on Re-a-Patala, identifying payment certificate discrepancies, updating payments on WCS, liaising with consultants, handling project enquiries, maintaining office records, updating databases, arranging meetings and workshops, preparing reports and coordinating travel arrangements.
Enquiries
Mr S Jikeka
Tel: 041 408 2074
Application Details
Email: RecruitPE26-26@dpw.gov.za
Administrative Officer: Construction Project Management Ref No: 2026/248
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Gqeberha Regional Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 or National Diploma in Public Administration, Project Administration or an equivalent qualification.
Relevant experience in office administration or project administration is required.
Knowledge of WCS and computer literacy is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide administrative support for construction project management.
Duties include receiving invoices, capturing invoices on Re-a-Patala, identifying payment certificate discrepancies, updating payments on WCS, liaising with consultants, responding to project enquiries, maintaining filing systems, rendering secretariat support, arranging meetings, drafting agendas, recording minutes, compiling submissions and coordinating travel documents.
Enquiries
Mr S Jikeka
Tel: 041 408 2074
Application Details
Email: RecruitPE26-27@dpw.gov.za
Administrative Clerk: Helpdesk and Complaints UDM Ref No: 2026/249
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Polokwane Regional Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
No previous experience is required.
Applicants must have computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Required skills include verbal and written communication, record keeping, interpersonal skills, telephone etiquette, office administration, organisational skills, ability to work under pressure and teamwork.
Duties
The successful candidate will attend to and follow up on client complaints and queries.
Duties include maintaining a query register, referring enquiries, administering Archibus when required, updating electronic and physical records, preparing information for reports, distributing documents, maintaining filing systems, providing supply chain clerical support, arranging travel and accommodation, maintaining leave registers and supporting meeting management.
Enquiries
Mr T E Maifo
Tel: 015 293 8035
Application Details
Email: RecruitPLK26-11@dpw.gov.za
Accounting Clerk: Batch Controller Ref No: 2026/250
Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Gqeberha Regional Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Senior Certificate, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of a financial environment will be an advantage.
Applicants must have knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and policies, sound interpersonal and communication skills, computer literacy, multitasking skills, self-drive, ability to meet deadlines and acceptance of responsibility.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for safekeeping and management of documents through batch control.
Duties include monitoring and controlling compliance with accounting practices, managing documents related to transversal systems, ensuring correct allocation of expenditure and revenue, drawing BAS reports, assisting with budget formulation, compiling cash flow budgets, monthly reporting and performing cashier-related duties.
Enquiries
Ms M Zito
Tel: 041 408 2159
Application Details
Email: RecruitPE26-28@dpw.gov.za
Supervisor: Cleaning Services Ref No: 2026/251
Posts: 3
Salary: R201 093 per annum
Centre: Mmabatho Regional Office
Posts Available
| Location | Posts |
|---|---|
| Brits Magistrate Court | 1 |
| Klerksdorp Magistrate Court | 1 |
| Itsoseng Magistrate Court | 1 |
Requirements
Applicants must have at least Grade 10 or ABET Level 4.
Required knowledge includes cleaning practices, office administration, operating cleaning equipment, occupational health and safety, personnel practices and the Labour Relations Act.
Duties
The successful candidates will manage and control cleaning equipment and materials.
Duties include identifying resource requirements, monitoring equipment condition, ensuring replacement or repair of faulty equipment, supervising housekeeping and cleaning services, ensuring hygiene and safety in allocated areas, identifying building hazards, inspecting cleaned areas, supporting staff training and reviewing employee performance.
Enquiries
Mr B Mabale
Tel: 018 386 5357
Application Details
Email: RecruitMBT26-18@dpw.gov.za
Cleaner: Cleaning Services Ref No: 2026/252
Posts: 7
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centre: Mmabatho Regional Office
Posts Available
| Location | Posts |
|---|---|
| Koster Magistrate Court | 1 |
| Klerksdorp Magistrate Court | 2 |
| Zeerust Magistrate Court | 1 |
| Rustenburg Magistrate Court | 1 |
| Itsoseng Magistrate Court | 1 |
| Potchefstroom Magistrate Court | 1 |
Requirements
Applicants must have at least Grade 9, ABET Level 4 or an equivalent qualification.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have good interpersonal skills, basic communication and literacy, ability to perform routine cleaning tasks and knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment.
Duties
The successful candidates will clean buildings, empty dustbins, dust and polish furniture, clean windows and walls, wash floors and vacuum carpets.
Duties also include cleaning court offices and cells, deep cleaning toilets, refilling toilet dispensers, cleaning kitchen utensils, reporting defects, alerting staff about slippery floors, offloading delivered materials and arranging storerooms.
Enquiries
Mr B Mabale
Tel: 018 386 5357
Application Details
Email: RecruitMBT26-19@dpw.gov.za
Cleaner: Facilities Management Ref No: 2026/253
Posts: 2
Salary: R144 024 per annum
Centres
| Location | Posts |
|---|---|
| Groblersdal Magistrate Court | 1 |
| Thabazimbi Magistrate Court | 1 |
Requirements
Applicants must have at least Grade 9, ABET Level 4 or an equivalent qualification.
No experience is required.
Applicants must have good interpersonal skills, basic communication and literacy, ability to perform routine cleaning tasks, ability to work physically for long hours, ability to handle cleaning equipment and ability to conduct stock counts.
Duties
The successful candidates will clean buildings, empty dustbins, dust and polish wooden furniture, refill water bottles, clean windows and walls, wash floors and vacuum carpets.
Duties also include deep cleaning toilets, refilling toilet dispensers, washing toilet floors, cleaning kitchens and utensils, assisting with tea and coffee during meetings, reporting defects and alerting supervisors about safety issues.
Enquiries
Ms M P Morudu
Tel: 015 291 8035
Application Details
Email: RecruitPLK26-12@dpw.gov.za
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form and must be accompanied by a detailed CV only.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure official website.
For emailed applications, applicants must submit one PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address linked to the specific post. Email attachments must not exceed 15MB.
Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate Z83 form and CV for each post.
Head Office Pretoria Applications
Post to:
The Director-General
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Private Bag X65
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivery:
CGO Building
Corner Bosman and Madiba Street
Pretoria
For attention:
Ms NP Mudau
Cape Town Regional Office Applications
Post to:
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X9027
Cape Town
8000
Hand delivery:
Ground Floor
Customs House
Lower Heerengracht Street
Cape Town
For attention:
Ms C Rossouw
Mmabatho Regional Office Applications
Post to:
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Private Bag X120
Mmabatho
2735
Hand delivery:
810 Corner Albert Luthuli Drive and Maisantwa Street
Unit 3
Mmabatho
For attention:
Mr T Oagile
Gqeberha Regional Office Applications
Post to:
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X3913
North End
Port Elizabeth
6056
Hand delivery:
Room 430
Corner Hancock and Robert Street
North End
Port Elizabeth
6056
For attention:
Ms S Mafanya / Ms P Buwa
Polokwane Regional Office Applications
Post to:
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X9469
Polokwane
0700
Hand delivery:
78 Hans van Rensburg Street
Old Mutual Building
1st Floor
Polokwane
For attention:
Mr NJ Khotsa
Important Notes for Applicants
Applications must be submitted on the correct Z83 form. The form must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant.
Applications submitted using the incorrect or old Z83 form will be disqualified.
Applicants are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents at application stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies before or on the interview date.
Late applications will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo vetting, verification and personnel suitability checks.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by SAQA.
If applicants do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, they should regard their applications as unsuccessful.