The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for vacancies closing on 21 August 2026. These opportunities are available at the Kimberley, Bloemfontein and Nelspruit Regional Offices and are suitable for candidates with experience in legal administration, contracts administration, immovable asset register management, property administration and state property utilisation.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Public Works and Infrastructure |
| Closing Date | 21 August 2026 at 16:00 |
| Location | Kimberley, Bloemfontein and Nelspruit |
| Application Method | Email, post, courier or hand delivery |
| Required Documents | Signed Z83 form and detailed CV only |
| Email Attachment Limit | Single PDF document not exceeding 15MB |
Senior Legal Administration Officer: Legal and Contracts Administration MR 6 Ref No: 2026/301
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Salary: R610 434 per annum, all-inclusive OSD salary package
Centre: Kimberley Regional Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum four-year LLB degree with at least eight years’ appropriate post-qualification legal experience.
Alternatively, applicants must have eight years’ experience as an in-house legal adviser or legal and contract administrator.
Applicants must be willing to travel on an ad hoc basis and adapt to a work schedule according to professional requirements.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Admission as an attorney or advocate of the High Court will be an added advantage.
Supervisory or management experience will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have specialised knowledge of the law of contracts, general administration of contracts and litigation within an organisational context.
Applicants must have knowledge of legal research, professional legal assistance, the Supply Chain Management Framework, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, State Information Technology Agency Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and other relevant legislation.
Required skills include legal drafting, communication, presentation, analytical thinking, problem identification, problem-solving, language proficiency, confidentiality, computer literacy, relationship management, decision-making, interpersonal relations, diplomacy, motivation, negotiation, mediation and arbitration.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage the provision of general legal advisory support services to the Department and Ministry.
Duties include managing all litigious matters for and against the Department and Ministry.
The candidate will manage legal advisory services on the drafting, vetting and amendment of contracts.
Additional duties include exploring efficiency measures, providing general legal opinions to line functions and liaising with the Office of the State Attorney.
The candidate will consult, provide instructions and facilitate the compilation of documents in litigation cases.
The successful candidate will manage litigation and debt files and attend to PAIA and PAJA requests from line functions.
Enquiries
Mr M Rakau
Tel: 012 406 1512
Application Details
Email applications must be sent to:
For Kimberley Regional Office applications, post to:
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X5002
Kimberley
8301
Hand delivery:
21-23 Market Square
Old Magistrate Building
Kimberley
8301
For Attention: Ms V Tidikwe
Administrative Officer: Immovable Asset Register Ref No: 2026/302
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Bloemfontein Regional Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum three-year tertiary qualification at NQF Level 6 or National Diploma in Commerce, Real Estate, Project Management, Business Administration, Asset Management, Built Environment or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have appropriate relevant experience in Property Management or Immovable Asset Register Management.
Experience in State land administration and verification of immovable assets, including land and buildings, will be required.
Applicants must have effective communication skills.
Applicants must have good report writing skills.
Computer literacy is required.
Applicants must have negotiation skills, decision-making skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Applicants must be able to work under pressure, be reliable and be deadline driven.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will conduct and administer physical verification of immovable assets in line with Immovable Asset Register verification support tools and GIAMA.
Duties include identifying and recording improvements to State property in the Immovable Asset Register.
The candidate will participate in the vesting of land parcels and endorsements of title deeds.
The successful candidate will provide administrative support for Immovable Asset Register projects.
The candidate will ensure the safekeeping of all project documentation.
Enquiries
Ms A Segone
Tel: 051 408 7341
Application Details
Email applications must be sent to:
For Bloemfontein Regional Office applications, post to:
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X20605
Bloemfontein
9300
Hand delivery:
18 President Brand Street
Bloemfontein
9300
For Attention: Mr T Mosia or Mr T Mofokeng
Administration Officer: Utilization and Contract Administration Ref No: 2026/303
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Nelspruit 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, Law Degree or a related qualification.
Applicants must have appropriate relevant experience in the field.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have knowledge and application of the Public Finance Management Act, property economics, property law, Treasury Regulations, Prevention of Illegal Eviction Act and Government Immovable Asset Management Act.
Required skills include interpersonal relations, communication, analytical thinking, organising and planning.
Applicants must be client-oriented and able to work under stressful conditions.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide administrative support to achieve optimal utilisation of State properties.
Duties include administering cost determinations and verifications.
The candidate will liaise with clients to determine property-related requirements or specifications and reserve properties according to client needs.
The successful candidate will provide administrative support on property-related contracts and agreements.
Additional duties include facilitating implementation of lease agreement conditions, tracking payments and deadlines and arranging recoveries based on instructions from Legal Services or State Attorneys.
The candidate will investigate the utilisation of State properties, undertake site visits and condition surveys and process the registration of servitudes over State-owned land.
The successful candidate will prepare and share information on contract status, facilitate contractor meetings and prepare documentation to resolve disputes.
Enquiries
Mr E.K Nguyuza
Tel: 013 753 6319
Application Details
Email applications must be sent to:
For Nelspruit Regional Office applications, post to:
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X11280
Nelspruit
1200
Hand delivery:
30 Brown Street
Nedbank Building
9th Floor
Nelspruit
1200
For Attention: Ms S Mcoseli
How to Apply
Applicants must submit applications on the prescribed Z83 application form and attach a detailed CV only.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure official website.
Applications may be submitted by post, courier, hand delivery or email.
For emailed applications, applicants must submit a single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address listed under the relevant post.
The email attachment must not exceed 15MB.
Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit a separate Z83 form and CV for each post.
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 21 August 2026 at 16:00.
Late applications will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted on the correct new Z83 form.
The Z83 form must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant.
The application must be accompanied by a detailed CV only.
Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents when applying.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on or before the interview date.
Certified copies submitted by shortlisted candidates must not be older than six months.
Applications submitted using an incorrect or old Z83 form will be disqualified.
Part A and Part B of the Z83 form must be fully completed.
For Part C to Part G, applicants may refer to the CV where space is limited, provided the CV is attached and contains the required information.
Page 1 of the Z83 form must be initialled and page 2 must be signed and dated.
If an applicant applies for more than one post using the same Z83 form, they will only be considered for the first post indicated.
Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure that their qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.
Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If applicants do not hear from the Department within three months after the closing date, they should regard their application as unsuccessful.
SMS candidates must complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme endorsed by the National School of Government where applicable.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS candidates, will undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.