The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is inviting interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for a wide range of government job opportunities before the closing date. These Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Vacancies are available in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Gqeberha, Cape Town, Polokwane and Nelspruit, with posts ranging from entry-level cleaning and grounds services to security, driving, boiler operations and water treatment plant roles.
| Employer | Department of Public Works and Infrastructure |
|---|---|
| Closing Date | 20 March 2026 at 16:00 |
| Location | Pretoria, Johannesburg, Gqeberha, Cape Town, Polokwane and Nelspruit, South Africa |
Process Controller: Water Treatment Plant
Reference No: 2026/90
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12 or NTC III.
- Operators Certificate.
- Water Treatment Practice N3 or Wastewater Treatment Practice N3, or suitable NQF 4 qualification.
- No experience required.
- Classification as Process Controller by the Department of Water Affairs.
- Valid driver’s licence and willingness to work shifts.
Duties
- Operate wastewater treatment processes.
- Screen and strain raw wastewater.
- Monitor inflow, dosing, disinfection and sludge disposal.
- Conduct plant inspections and minor maintenance.
- Record operations, incidents and hazards.
How to apply
Email: RecruitPTA26-07@dpw.gov.za
Hand delivery / postal: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X229, Pretoria, 0001 or 251 Nana Sita Avenue Building, corner Thabo Sehume and Nana Sita Street, Pretoria.
Supervisor: Cleaning Services (X8 Posts)
Reference No: 2026/92
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements
- Minimum NQF 3, Grade 10 or ABET level 4.
- Knowledge of garden maintenance, office administration, OHS and Labour Relations Act.
Duties
- Supervise housekeeping and cleaning services.
- Manage equipment and cleaning materials.
- Inspect cleaned areas and ensure hygiene standards.
- Support staff training and performance review.
How to apply
Email: RecruitPTA26-08@dpw.gov.za
Boiler Operator: Workshop (X3 Posts)
Reference No: 2026/93
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 and equivalent recognised national stream certificate.
- Knowledge of boiler operations, OHS Act, machinery and technical maintenance.
Duties
- Control chemical usage and boiler water quality.
- Monitor steam pressure, water and fuel levels.
- Ensure boiler environment is maintained.
- Remove ash and report defects.
How to apply
Email: RecruitPTA26-09@dpw.gov.za
Supervisor: Grounds Services
Reference No: 2026/94
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements
- Minimum ABET level 4.
- Knowledge of garden maintenance, horticultural equipment, office administration and OHS.
Duties
- Supervise grounds maintenance and gardening teams.
- Maintain equipment and material.
- Oversee grass cutting, weeding, soil fertilisation and refuse removal.
- Assist with staff supervision and development.
How to apply
Email: RecruitPTA26-10@dpw.gov.za
Supervisor: Grounds Services
Reference No: 2026/95
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Centre: Gqeberha Regional Office
Requirements
- ABET level 4 or Grade 12.
- Valid Code B driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of horticulture, agricultural remedies, health and safety, office administration and reporting.
- Pest control certificate required.
- Chainsaw competency certificate is an advantage.
Duties
- Supervise horticulture staff and coordinate services.
- Transport staff, equipment and materials.
- Monitor equipment condition and compile monthly reports.
- Ensure work quality and safety compliance.
How to apply
Email: RecruitPE26-10@dpw.gov.za
Supervisor: Grounds Services: Horticulture: Facilities Management
Reference No: 2026/96
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Centre: Cape Town Regional Office (Rondebosch)
Requirements
- Minimum ABET level 4.
- No experience required.
- Exposure to working with high-profile people such as judges and magistrates.
- Valid driver’s licence with PDP.
- Knowledge of garden maintenance, OHS and horticultural machinery.
Duties
- Supervise horticultural staff and landscaping activities.
- Manage garden and flower bed maintenance.
- Oversee plot clearing, firebreaks and site inspections.
- Support administration of the section.
How to apply
Email: RecruitCPT26-25@dpw.gov.za
Supervisor: Cleaning Services (X4 Posts)
Reference No: 2026/97
Salary: R193 359 per annum
Centre: Johannesburg Regional Office
Requirements
- Grade 12 / Senior Certificate / ABET level 4.
- Must be prepared to travel and adapt to office requirements.
- Knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment, OHS and Labour Relations Act.
Duties
- Supervise cleaning staff and services.
- Inspect buildings for hygiene and cleanliness.
- Manage cleaning materials and equipment register.
- Support staff administration and leave management.
How to apply
Email: RecruitJHB26-04@dpw.gov.za
Security Officer: Physical Security – Security Management Services (X8 Posts)
Reference No: 2026/98
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements
- Grade 10 / ABET level 3.
- PSIRA Grade E, D and C registration certificate.
- Knowledge of security legislation, MISS, risk management, firefighting and first aid.
Duties
- Perform access control functions.
- Patrol buildings and protect assets.
- Monitor movable assets and keep records.
- Report security breaches and support evacuation drills.
How to apply
Email: Recruitment26-27@dpw.gov.za
Tradesman Aid (X15 Posts)
Reference No: 2026/99
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements
- Minimum NQF level 3 / Grade 10.
- Knowledge of equipment, tools, chemicals, technical maintenance and OHS.
Duties
- Assist artisans with maintenance and workshop tasks.
- Report faults and support basic repairs.
- Maintain tools and workshop housekeeping.
- Ensure safe storage of maintenance materials.
How to apply
Email: RecruitPTA26-11@dpw.gov.za
Tradesman Aid (X2 Posts)
Reference No: 2026/102
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Polokwane Regional Office (AFB Hoedspruit)
Requirements
- Minimum NQF level 3 / Grade 10.
- N3 or NCV 4 in Engineering Studies is an advantage.
- Basic communication and literacy.
Duties
- Assist artisans with maintenance and repairs.
- Carry and load materials and tools.
- Perform minor repair work.
- Operate water purification and wastewater treatment plants.
How to apply
Email: RecruitPLK26-04@dpw.gov.za
Driver Operator: Workshop (X4 Posts)
Reference No: 2026/103
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements
- Junior certificate or ABET.
- Code 08 and/or Code 10 driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of MISS Act, Road Traffic Act and basic administration.
Duties
- Transport work teams, tools and equipment.
- Complete logbooks and trip authorisations.
- Drive officials and visitors.
- Inspect and maintain departmental vehicles.
How to apply
Email: RecruitPTA26-12@dpw.gov.za
Driver Operator: Cleaning (X2 Posts)
Reference No: 2026/104
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements
- Junior certificate or ABET.
- Code 08 and/or Code 10 driver’s licence.
Duties
- Transport work teams, equipment and materials.
- Drive officials and visitors.
- Inspect and maintain vehicles.
- Perform basic administrative support.
How to apply
Email: RecruitPTA26-13@dpw.gov.za
Driver
Reference No: 2026/105
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Johannesburg Regional Office
Requirements
- Junior certificate or ABET.
- Code 10 driver’s licence plus PDP.
- Knowledge of MISS, basic literacy and numeracy.
Duties
- Collect and deliver cleaning materials and documents.
- Drive officials and visitors.
- Maintain transport schedules and vehicle cleanliness.
- Support facilities management activities.
How to apply
Email: RecruitJHB26-05@dpw.gov.za
Security Officer: Security Management (X3 Posts)
Reference No: 2026/106
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements
- Grade 10 / ABET level 3.
- PSIRA Grade E, D and C.
- Knowledge of access control, OHS, first aid and firefighting equipment.
- Must be prepared to work shifts.
Duties
- Provide physical security services at Pretoria Regional Office buildings.
- Protect lives, assets and buildings.
- Conduct access control, patrols and escort duties.
- Support administration of physical security services.
How to apply
Email: RecruitPTA26-14@dpw.gov.za
Cleaner: Cleaning Service (X13 Posts)
Reference No: 2026/107
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Nelspruit Regional Office
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 10 / Standard 8 / ABET level 4.
- No experience required.
- Ability to perform cleaning routine tasks.
Duties
- Clean courts, cells, toilets, basins and offices.
- Sweep, scrub, mop and polish floors.
- Dust and polish furniture.
- Clean windows, doors and walls.
How to apply
Email: RecruitNEL26-05@dpw.gov.za
Cleaner: Cleaning Services (X23 Posts)
Reference No: 2026/108
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 10 / Standard 8 / ABET level 4.
- No experience required.
Duties
- Clean buildings, toilets and kitchens.
- Empty dustbins and refill dispensers.
- Assist with tea and coffee during meetings.
- Report defects and safety issues.
How to apply
Email: RecruitPTA26-15@dpw.gov.za
Cleaner: Cleaning Services (X6 Posts)
Reference No: 2026/109
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Gqeberha Regional Office
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 10 / Standard 8 / ABET level 4.
- No experience required.
Duties
- Clean court offices, cells, toilets and passages.
- Polish floors and furniture.
- Clean windows, doors and walls.
How to apply
Email: RecruitPE26-12@dpw.gov.za
Cleaners (X9 Posts)
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Polokwane Regional Office
Posts and Reference Numbers
- Lephalale Magistrate Court – 2026/110A
- Mookgophong Magistrate Office – 2026/110B (X2)
- Moutse Magistrate Court – 2026/110C
- Bochum Magistrate Court – 2026/110D
- Sibasa Regional Court – 2026/110E
- Vuwani Magistrate Court – 2026/110F (X2)
- Dzanani Magistrate Court – 2026/110G
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 10 / Standard 8 / ABET level 4.
- No experience required.
- Ability to work physically for long hours and handle cleaning equipment.
Duties
- Clean buildings, toilets and kitchens.
- Assist with tea and coffee during meetings.
- Report faults and safety hazards.
How to apply
Email: RecruitPLK26-05@dpw.gov.za
Groundsman (X12 Posts)
Reference No: 2026/111
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Pretoria Regional Office
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 10 / Standard 8 / ABET level 4.
- No experience required.
Duties
- Maintain gardens and surrounding areas.
- Water, prune and mow grass.
- Remove weeds and garden refuse.
- Maintain garden equipment and observe OHS standards.
How to apply
Email: RecruitPTA26-16@dpw.gov.za
Groundsman
Reference No: 2026/112
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Nelspruit Regional Office (Wakkersroom)
Requirements
- Minimum Grade 10 / Standard 8 / ABET level 4.
- No experience required.
- Good communication, leadership and organisational skills.
Duties
- Maintain premises and gardens.
- Water, prune and mow.
- Remove weeds and apply insecticides.
- Maintain gardening tools and ensure OHS compliance.
How to apply
Email: RecruitNEL26-06@dpw.gov.za
How to Apply
To apply for these Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Vacancies, submit:
- A completed and signed Z83 application form
- A detailed CV only
Applications can be submitted by email, hand delivery or post, depending on the post. Use the correct reference number and send your application to the correct email address or office listed under each post. Certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents are not required at the application stage.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.