Department of Public Works Entry-Level Vacancies: Apply by 24 July 2026

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for 11 government job opportunities available in Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, Bloemfontein and Kestell. The available vacancies include positions in human resources, finance, records management, asset management, administration, driving and grounds maintenance.

Applications must be submitted before 16:00 on 24 July 2026. Applicants must complete the prescribed Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Use the correct email address and reference number for the position you are applying for.

Vacancy Information	Details
Employer	Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Closing Date	24 July 2026
Closing Time	16:00
Locations	Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, Bloemfontein and Kestell
Number of Opportunities	11 posts
Application Form	Prescribed Z83 form
Required Attachment	Detailed CV only

Personnel Practitioner: Human Resources Administration

Reference Number: 2026/270
Location: Durban Regional Office
Salary: R338 106 per annum

Requirements

Applicants must have:

A three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 or a National Diploma in Human Resources Management or Public Administration.
Appropriate experience in Human Resource Management, particularly Human Resource Administration.
A valid driver’s licence for duties involving conditions of service and pensions.
Knowledge of PERSAL and CORE.
Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and Employment Equity Act.
The ability to apply and interpret public-sector legislation and regulatory prescripts.
Data analysis, research, communication, report-writing, negotiation and conflict-management skills.
The ability to work under pressure.

Duties

The successful candidate will:

Administer employee conditions of service and benefits.
Advise departmental employees on Human Resource policies.
Process employee appointments and service terminations.
Administer pension benefits.
Assist with reviews of policies relating to conditions of service.
Involve relevant stakeholders in policy-development processes.
Gather information required to respond to audit findings.
Compile monthly reports for the Human Resource Manager.

Enquiries

Mrs NS Nxumalo
Telephone: 031 314 7023

How to Apply

Email the completed application to:

RecruitDBN26-10@dpw.gov.za

Quote reference number 2026/270.

Administrative Officer: Immovable Asset Register

Reference Number: 2026/271
Location: Bloemfontein Regional Office
Salary: R338 106 per annum

Requirements

Applicants must have:

A three-year qualification at NQF Level 6 or a National Diploma in Commerce, Real Estate Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Business Management or Asset Management.
Relevant experience in property or immovable asset register management.
Experience in state land administration or the verification of immovable assets, including land and buildings.
A valid driver’s licence.
Communication, report-writing, computer literacy, negotiation and decision-making skills.
The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Duties

The successful candidate will:

Conduct physical verification of immovable assets.
Administer verification processes using approved Immovable Asset Register tools.
Identify and record improvements made to state properties.
Capture disposals correctly in the Immovable Asset Register.
Participate in the vesting of land parcels.
Assist with title deed endorsements.
Provide administrative support for Immovable Asset Register projects.
Safeguard project documentation.

Enquiries

Ms A Segone
Telephone: 051 408 7341

How to Apply

Email the completed application to:

RecruitBLOEM26-25@dpw.gov.za

Quote reference number 2026/271.

Administration Officer: Registry

Reference Number: 2026/272
Location: Cape Town Regional Office
Salary: R338 106 per annum

Requirements

Applicants must have:

A tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 or a National Diploma in Public Administration, Public Management or Business Management.
Experience using financial systems such as Reapatala and Archibus.
Relevant experience in a records management environment.
A valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge of electronic document and records management systems.
Knowledge of the National Archives and Records Service of South Africa Act.
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Minimum Information Security Standards.
Knowledge of mail, procurement, inventory and Human Resource procedures.
Communication, report-writing, numeracy, analytical, computer and administrative skills.

Duties

The successful candidate will:

Supervise registry counter services.
Ensure invoices are captured on the Reapatala system.
Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Respond to client enquiries.
Compile weekly and monthly statistics.
Distribute notices relating to registry matters.
Manage the departmental filing and records-management system.
Monitor compliance with records-management policies.
Supervise the registration and dispatch of mail.
Ensure confidential mail is delivered unopened.
Manage the Post Office private bag account.
Allocate duties and conduct quality-control checks.
Supervise and evaluate staff performance.
Support staff training and development.

Enquiries

Ms P Bambela
Telephone: 021 402 2193

How to Apply

Email the completed application to:

RecruitCPT26-66@dpw.gov.za

Quote reference number 2026/272.

Personal Assistant: Regional Manager’s Office

Reference Number: 2026/277
Location: Cape Town Regional Office
Salary: R338 106 per annum

Requirements

Applicants must have:

A three-year qualification at NQF Level 6 or a National Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Office Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or Public Management.
Relevant working experience.
Knowledge of office administration, relevant legislation and basic financial administration.
Good telephone etiquette and computer literacy.
Strong communication, organisational, numeracy, interpersonal, planning and research skills.
The ability to act with tact and discretion.
Willingness to adapt working hours according to office requirements.

Duties

The successful candidate will:

Provide secretarial and reception support to the Regional Manager.
Manage the Regional Manager’s diary and engagements.
Assess and prioritise meeting requests.
Maintain the flow of information and documents.
Review routine submissions and reports.
Respond to internal and external enquiries.
Collect and analyse information required by the Regional Manager.
Coordinate travel arrangements.
Manage leave registers and telephone accounts.
Procure standard office supplies and refreshments.
Prepare meeting packs and briefing notes.
Record minutes and decisions.
Follow up on action items.
Support the administration and monitoring of the Regional Manager’s budget.
Review BAS reports and monitor expenditure.

Enquiries

Mr D Gqibela
Telephone: 021 402 2315

How to Apply

Email the completed application to:

RecruitCPT26-67@dpw.gov.za

Quote reference number 2026/277.

State Accountant: Financial Reporting

Reference Number: 2026/274
Number of Posts: Two
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R338 106 per annum

Requirements

Applicants must have:

A three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 or a National Diploma in Financial Accounting or an equivalent qualification.
Relevant experience in financial reporting.
A valid driver’s licence.
Willingness to travel for official duties.
Public-sector experience and knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, GRAP and IFRS.
Experience using the SAGE X3 financial system will be advantageous.
Analytical, problem-solving, communication, report-writing, presentation and time-management skills.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel.
The ability to work independently and within a team.

Duties

The successful candidates will:

Obtain accurate information from line-function and finance officials.
Assist with financial reporting on assets, accruals, provisions, liabilities and leases.
Prepare and consolidate financial workings.
Prepare disclosure notes and supporting information for journals.
Process journals on the financial system.
Ensure that financial workings comply with GRAP.
Perform administrative functions required by the unit.
Support the Assistant Director with financial-reporting duties.

Enquiries

Mr Leonard Chiloane
Telephone: 012 406 1810

How to Apply

Email the completed application to:

Recruitment26-59@dpw.gov.za

Quote reference number 2026/274.

State Accountant: Accounts Receivable

Reference Number: 2026/275
Number of Posts: Two
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Salary: R338 106 per annum

Requirements

Applicants must have:

A three-year qualification at NQF Level 6, National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree specialising in Accounting.
Knowledge of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice.
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and related financial prescripts.
Interpersonal, time-management, communication and administrative skills.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Data-analysis and report-interpretation skills.
The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Knowledge of ERP systems and supervisory experience will be advantageous.

Duties

The successful candidates will:

Capture and process supported invoices and receipts on SAGE.
Compile and issue claims and invoices to client departments.
Recover outstanding funds from clients.
Reconcile client accounts and clear exceptions.
Monitor age analysis and clear suspense accounts.
Respond to audit-information requests.
Gather information required to resolve audit queries.
Liaise with regional offices about debtor queries.
Safeguard transaction documents.
Submit accounts-receivable information for interim and annual financial statements.
Prepare adjustment and year-end journals in accordance with GRAP.

Enquiries

Ms Beauty Chiloane
Telephone: 012 406 1257

How to Apply

Email the completed application to:

Recruitment26-60@dpw.gov.za

Quote reference number 2026/275.

Driver: Cleaning Services

Reference Number: 2026/276
Location: Bloemfontein Regional Office
Salary: R201 093 per annum

Requirements

Applicants must have:

Grade 10 or an equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.
A valid driver’s licence.
Basic literacy and numeracy.
Knowledge of the National Road Traffic Act and Regulations.
Knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards.
Communication, interpersonal, planning, time-management and driving skills.
A Professional Driving Permit will be advantageous.

Duties

The successful candidate will:

Transport work teams, materials and equipment to Magistrates’ Courts.
Complete vehicle logbooks and trip-authorisation documents.
Pick up and drop off employees as instructed.
Verify materials loaded onto the vehicle.
Assist with loading and unloading.
Ensure that vehicles are not overloaded.
Follow approved delivery and transport schedules.
Transport officials, clients and visitors.
Deliver documents and other items safely.
Conduct daily vehicle inspections.
Keep the allocated vehicle clean and properly maintained.
Report defects, accidents, injuries and damage.
Maintain accurate vehicle-use and movement records.

Enquiries

Ms N Nkonyana
Telephone: 051 408 7353

How to Apply

Email the completed application to:

RecruitBLOEM26-26@dpw.gov.za

Quote reference number 2026/276.

Driver and Messenger: Provisioning and Logistics

Reference Number: 2026/277
Location: Cape Town Regional Office
Salary: R201 093 per annum

Requirements

Applicants must have:

Grade 10 or an equivalent qualification recognised by SAQA.
A valid driver’s licence.
A valid Professional Driving Permit.
Knowledge of motor vehicle operating procedures.
Knowledge of departmental requirements for the use of government vehicles.
Knowledge of vehicle-maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of messenger, registry and office-support functions.
Knowledge of the city or district where the duties will be performed.

Duties

The successful candidate will:

Provide messenger and delivery services.
Sort correspondence in the registry.
Collect submissions and official documents.
Drive light and medium motor vehicles.
Transport passengers.
Perform routine maintenance on allocated vehicles.
Sort and deliver mail, files, documents and parcels.
Ensure recipients sign delivery registers.
Record deliveries and physical addresses.
Make copies, send faxes and shred documents.
Provide administrative support.
Assist with registry and office-security activities.

Enquiries

Ms K Moko
Telephone: 021 402 2296

How to Apply

Email the completed application to:

RecruitCPT26-68@dpw.gov.za

Quote the full post title and reference number because reference number 2026/277 also appears on the Personal Assistant vacancy.

Groundman

Reference Number: 2026/278
Location: Kestell Magistrate Court, Bloemfontein Regional Office
Salary: R144 024 per annum

Requirements

Applicants must have:

ABET Level 4, Grade 9 or Grade 10, as stated in the advert.
No previous experience is required.
Good interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of garden-maintenance practices.
Knowledge of horticultural equipment and occupational health and safety.
Basic literacy, technical, planning, organisational and communication skills.

Duties

The successful candidate will:

Mow developed lawn and veld grass areas.
Water plants correctly.
Remove weeds and maintain flower and shrub beds.
Prune dead flower heads.
Fertilise lawns and plant beds.
Plant new plant material.
Assist with plant propagation.
Sweep and rake hard surfaces.
Maintain good conduct.
Clean restrooms allocated to the Department according to the approved schedule.

Enquiries

Ms N Nketsha
Telephone: 051 408 7345

How to Apply

Email the completed application to:

RecruitBLOEM26-27@dpw.gov.za

Quote reference number 2026/278.

General Application Requirements

Applications must be submitted using the prescribed Z83 Application for Employment Form.

The form must be:

Fully completed.
Signed.
Initialled where required.
Dated.

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal-opportunity and affirmative-action employer.

Preference may be given to applicants whose appointment improves representativity in the Public Service. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date

Applications close on 24 July 2026 at 16:00.

Late applications may not be considered. Applicants should apply early and confirm that the correct email address and reference number have been used.