Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Vacancies 2026 | 7 Government Job Opportunities | Apply by 31 July 2026

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for seven exciting vacancies across its regional offices. These opportunities are available in Gqeberha, Bloemfontein, Kimberley, Durban, and Cape Town, offering careers in administration, finance, human resources, technical trades, and facilities management. The department encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities.

Available Vacancies

Position	Reference Number	Salary	Centre
Tradesman Aid Workshop	2026/300	R170 226 per annum	Gqeberha Regional Office
Artisan Production (Plumber) Grade A	2026/299	R253 341 per annum (OSD)	Bloemfontein Regional Office
Admin Clerk: Facilities Management	2026/298	R237 453 per annum	Kimberley Regional Office
Accounting Clerk (Batch Controller)	2026/297	R237 453 per annum	Gqeberha Regional Office
Personnel Practitioner: Human Resources Administration	2026/296	R338 106 per annum	Durban Regional Office
Personnel Practitioner: HRD Human Resources Development	2026/295	R338 106 per annum	Gqeberha Regional Office
State Accountant: Financial Accounting	2026/294	R338 106 per annum	Cape Town Regional Office

1. Tradesman Aid Workshop

Reference Number: 2026/300

Salary: R170 226 per annum
Centre: Gqeberha Regional Office

Overview

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a Tradesman Aid Workshop to support artisans with maintenance and repair activities on government buildings and facilities. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy practical work and want to build experience in the maintenance and construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

-Assist artisans with maintenance and repair work.

-Carry, load and unload tools, equipment and construction materials.

-Perform minor maintenance and repair duties.

-Take care of workshop hand tools, machines and electrical equipment.

-Assist with the movement of assets and materials.

-Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping within workshops and plant rooms.

-Support the workshop team with daily operational activities.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

Grade 10 (NQF Level 3) or an equivalent qualification.
At least six months’ trade-related experience.
Ability to read and write.
Good communication skills.
Basic knowledge of building maintenance.
Ability to perform routine manual tasks.

2. Artisan Production (Plumber) Grade A

Reference Number: 2026/299

Salary: R253 341 per annum (OSD Salary Package)
Centre: Bloemfontein Regional Office

Overview

The department is looking for a qualified Artisan Plumber to perform plumbing maintenance, repairs and installation work on government facilities. The successful candidate will also assist with project planning and ensure that plumbing work complies with occupational health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

-Perform plumbing maintenance and repair work on government buildings.

-Install and maintain plumbing systems.

-Compile material quantities required for projects.

-Prepare progress reports on maintenance projects.

-Supervise Tradesman Aids and learners.

-Participate in maintenance projects across regional offices when required.

-Comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

-Work overtime when operational requirements demand.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

A recognised Trade Test Certificate in Plumbing.
A valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Good knowledge of plumbing tools and workshop equipment.
Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights where required.
Ability to maintain government facilities effectively.

3. Admin Clerk: Facilities Management

Reference Number: 2026/298

Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Kimberley Regional Office

Overview

The Admin Clerk: Facilities Management will provide administrative support to the Facilities Management unit by coordinating maintenance requests, processing documentation, maintaining records and supporting the efficient delivery of services.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Coordinate and record maintenance complaints.
Update maintenance management systems.
Process quotations and monitor work requests.
Capture approved payments and monitor purchase orders.
Process invoices and payment documentation.
Compile reports and maintain financial records.
Maintain filing systems and office registers.
Handle routine enquiries and correspondence.
Provide clerical support to supply chain and personnel administration.
Maintain leave registers and staff records.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) or an equivalent qualification.
No previous experience required.
Computer literacy.
Good communication and organisational skills.
Administrative and financial administration knowledge.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.

4. Accounting Clerk (Batch Controller)

Reference Number: 2026/297

Salary: R237 453 per annum
Centre: Gqeberha Regional Office

Overview

The Accounting Clerk (Batch Controller) will support financial administration by managing accounting documentation, maintaining financial records and ensuring compliance with government financial policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Control and safeguard financial documents.
Monitor accounting transactions and batch documentation.
Support expenditure and revenue management.
Generate financial reports from BAS and related systems.
Assist with budget preparation and cash flow reporting.
Process cashier-related transactions.
Maintain compliance with financial legislation and departmental procedures.
Support the State Accountant with financial administration.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) or an equivalent qualification.
No previous experience required.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of financial administration will be beneficial.
Computer literacy.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and work accurately.
Knowledge of relevant government financial policies will be advantageous.

5. Personnel Practitioner: Human Resources Administration

Reference Number: 2026/296

Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Durban Regional Office

Overview

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a qualified Personnel Practitioner: Human Resources Administration to support the delivery of human resource administration services. The successful candidate will assist with employee appointments, conditions of service, pensions, policy implementation, and provide HR advice to managers and employees while ensuring compliance with public service legislation.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Administer employee conditions of service and benefits.
Process appointments, transfers, promotions and service terminations.
Administer pension and employee benefit matters.
Provide advice on Human Resources policies and procedures.
Assist with reviewing and implementing HR policies.
Support audit processes by compiling and providing required information.
Prepare monthly HR administration reports.
Ensure compliance with Public Service legislation and departmental policies.
Maintain accurate HR records and documentation.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) or National Diploma in Human Resources Management or Public Administration.
Relevant experience in Human Resources Administration.
A valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge of PERSAL, CORE and Human Resources policies.
Knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and Employment Equity Act.
Good analytical, communication, report writing and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality.

6. Personnel Practitioner: Human Resources Development

Reference Number: 2026/295

Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Gqeberha Regional Office

Overview

The Personnel Practitioner: Human Resources Development will coordinate training and development initiatives, support skills development programmes and assist with employee performance management to ensure organisational development objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Support the implementation of workplace skills development programmes.
Coordinate skills audits and training needs analysis.
Develop and monitor Workplace Skills Plans (WSPs).
Assist with employee training, development and induction programmes.
Coordinate mentoring and coaching initiatives.
Maintain the skills development database and training records.
Compile training reports and statistics.
Provide secretariat support to HRD committees.
Support employee performance management processes.
Monitor performance reviews and development plans.
Assist with employment equity reporting and HRD administration.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) or National Diploma in Human Resources Management, Skills Development or a related field.
Relevant experience in Human Resources Development.
A valid driver’s licence.
Willingness to travel when required.
Knowledge of labour legislation, skills development and performance management.
Strong planning, organisational and communication skills.
Computer literacy and analytical ability.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.

7. State Accountant: Financial Accounting

Reference Number: 2026/294

Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Cape Town Regional Office

Overview

The Department is looking for a State Accountant: Financial Accounting to manage financial accounting processes, expenditure control, reconciliations and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with government financial legislation and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Process and authorise payments using BAS, LOGIS and SAGE.
Administer suspense accounts and financial registers.
Prepare and process journals.
Monitor payment turnaround times and ensure suppliers are paid within prescribed timeframes.
Perform monthly financial reconciliations.
Respond to audit queries and financial enquiries.
Support the preparation of interim and annual financial statements.
Monitor expenditure against budgets.
Supervise financial administration staff.
Ensure compliance with financial controls, Treasury Regulations and GRAP standards.
Prepare management reports and provide financial guidance to line functions.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) or National Diploma in Financial Management, Accounting, Cost Accounting or a related qualification.
Relevant experience in a Financial Accounting environment.
A valid Code B (or higher) driver’s licence.
Knowledge of BAS, LOGIS and government financial systems.
Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, GRAP and Supply Chain Management.
Strong communication, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to supervise staff and work independently under pressure.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted directly through the employer’s official recruitment platform before the closing date.

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Available Vacancies

1. Tradesman Aid Workshop

Reference Number: 2026/300

Overview

Key Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

2. Artisan Production (Plumber) Grade A

Reference Number: 2026/299

Overview

Key Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

3. Admin Clerk: Facilities Management

Reference Number: 2026/298

Overview

Key Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

4. Accounting Clerk (Batch Controller)

Reference Number: 2026/297

Overview

Key Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

5. Personnel Practitioner: Human Resources Administration

Reference Number: 2026/296

Overview

Key Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

6. Personnel Practitioner: Human Resources Development

Reference Number: 2026/295

Overview

Key Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

7. State Accountant: Financial Accounting

Reference Number: 2026/294

Overview

Key Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

HOW TO APPLY

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