Department of Public Works and Infrastructure: Entry Level Jobs

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites unemployed youth to apply for the following Government entry level Jobs / positions.

Job level: Grade 12 / Junior / Entry level SA Government Jobs

The following entry level job opportunities are open for applications:

Administration Clerk: Organisational Design (OD) and Job Evaluation (JE) 

Location: Head Office (Pretoria)

Reference No: 2025/81

Salary: R228 321 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12/ Matric Certificate.

Knowledge: Knowledge of Organisational Development services will be an added advantage. Knowledge: Wide range of office administrative tasks. Good telephone etiquette. Computer literacy; Relevant legislations. Basic financial administration Skills Communication (verbal and written); Sound organisational skill. Interpersonal skills. Office administration and Planning.

Duties: Provide clerical and secretarial support for OD and Job Evaluation processes. Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintain accurate records. Maintain and update OD related databases, registers, and statistical reports. Handle routine enquiries. Update the organisational structure as directed. Keep and maintain the filing system for the unit. Draft and type basic letters, memos, and other routine correspondence as needed. Maintain the unit’s incoming and outgoing mail/registers. Facilitate the procurement of goods and services for the unit. Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for the unit.

Registry Clerk: Supply Chain Management

Location: Pretoria Regional Office

Reference No: 2025/82

Salary: R228 321 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12/ Matric Certificate.

Knowledge: Knowledge of records/ documents management, a file plan, mail and courier service procedures. Knowledge Information Act (PAIA) and National Archives and Records Service Act (NARSA). Knowledge of electronic document and records management system (EDRMS). Competencies needed: Planning and organizing skills. Communication (verbal and written) Skills. Problem solving skills, Customer care and Client orientation skills. Computer literacy. Liaison skills, Analytical skills, Interpersonal Skills. Telephone etiquette. Good leadership Skills. Attributes: Accurate. Confident, Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently.

Duties: Receive mail from Post Office and internal clients. Open, stamp, sort mail and record in the register. Receive parcels delivered by hand and record in the register. Render courier service: package documents, place in envelopes, address envelopes; place them in and outgoing tray and record mail in the mail register. File and retrieve files on-site and off-site storage. Control movement of files and access to files. Index, scanning, faxing. Photocopying. Reload franking machine, register priority mail, receive and date stamp invoices and forward to finance. Register supply of files to officials and maintain register of files opened and make follow up if the file is not returned back to Registry after the due date. Issue reference no according to the approved file plan. Attend to client’s enquiries; assist in the absence of the supervisor. Perform any other administrative tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Supply Chain Management Clerk

Location: Pretoria Regional Office

Reference No: 2025/83

Salary: R228 321 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12/ Matric Certificate.

Knowledge: Knowledge of Demonstrative computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations); wide range of office management and administration tasks. Advanced communication, basic numeracy, interpersonal relations and general office administrative and organizational skills. Must be computer literate.

Duties: Administrate office correspondence, documents and reports. Organise meetings and workshops, and document record thereof. Draft and type correspondence and documents. Manage the flow of information and documents in the office. Manage communication to and from the office. Assist with ordering of material and equipment from suppliers. Administer documentation for requisitions and reports. Submit invoices for payment. Organise office logistical matters and act as general receptionist. Administer placements, work schedules and consolidated leave record of component staff.

Administrative Clerk: Workshop

Location: Pretoria Regional Office

Reference No: 2025/84

Salary: R228 321 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12/ Matric Certificate.

Knowledge: Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and General Office Administration. Have effective verbal and written communication skills. Computer literacy in MS Office. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements.

Duties: Register and file new job cards, make follow up on outstanding job cards, monitor the updating of information on job cards, circulation of information on job cards. Settling of queries and problems on job cards. Update and provide relevant information on job cards to clients and stakeholders, maintain statistical information, support effective and efficient administration of workshops, ensure continuous adherence to OHSA policies.

Admin Clerk: Help Desk and Complaints

Location: Johannesburg Regional Office

Reference No: 2025/92

Salary: R228 321 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12/ Matric Certificate.

Knowledge: Knowledge: Office administration, Reapatala, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Financial management and administration, State budgetary systems, Financial systems, Archibus and Logis. Skills: numeracy, accounting, organising, interpersonal skills, diplomacy, ability to follow a pro-active and creative problem, solving approach, communication, computer literacy. Personal Attributes: Ability to work under stressful situations, hardworking, and team player.

Duties: Address enquiries or refer them to the necessary manager. Follow up on outstanding complaints and queries, ensure resolutions of meetings are addressed within established timeframes and administer the Archibus System. Update and maintain electronic and physical records for procurement instructions. Furnish information for reports to internal and external stakeholders. Record, organise, store, capture, update and retrieve correspondence and data. Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles, distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required, keep and maintain the filing system for the component. Obtain quotations, complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items. Stock control of office stationery. Keep and maintain the asset register of the component. Assist with ordering of material and equipment from suppliers.

Senior Accounting Clerk: Finance (Batch Controller) 

Location: Bloemfontein Regional Office

Reference No: 2025/85

Salary: R228 321 per annum

Requirements: A Senior Certificate/Grade 12 (A Grade 12/ Senior Certificate with Accounting as a Subject will serve as an added advantage)

Knowledge: Knowledge of a financial environment will be advantages. Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and policies. Sound interpersonal and communication skills, computer literate, multi-tasked skills, self-driven, result orientated, motivated, meet deadlines and acceptance of responsibility

Duties: Reporting to the State Accountant the incumbent of this position will take responsibility for: The main responsibility of this post relates to the safekeeping and management of documents (Batch Control) including the monitoring and controlling of the adherence to sound accounting and NPDW practices, prescribed policies and regulations in all transactions. Monitor and control all documents relating to the different transversal systems. Ensure correct allocation of expenditure and revenue. Draw financial and other BAS reports in support of the activities of the unit. It could be expected of the incumbent to assist in the budget formulation, compiling of a cash flow budget as well as the monthly reporting. As well as performing duties related to the cashier functions.

Senior Registry Clerk

Location: Durban Regional Office

Reference No: 2025/86

Salary: R228 321 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12/ Matric Certificate.

Knowledge: Knowledge of the National Archives and Records of South Africa Act, No 43 of 1996, as amended. Computer literacy. Ability to identify and arrange different types of records. Ability to work under pressure and take initiative. Knowledge of disposal of records. Proven communication, organizing and interpersonal skills. (Knowledge of Logis and Reapatala systems will be an added advantage).

Duties: Manage the more advanced duties of the Registry Clerk. Keep registers, eg for stamps, registered mail, certified mail and others. Handle postal articles. Keep the file index up to date and maintain files. Keep and manage amendments, annual reports and delegations. Updating of the invoice Register for both PMTE and NDPWI.

Senior Security Officer: Security Management

Location: Kimberley Regional Office

Reference No: 2025/87

Salary: R228 321 per annum

Requirements: A Senior Certificate/Grade 12 and a Grade B (PSIRA) Certificate. Familiarity with security legislation will serve as an advantage.

Knowledge: Computer literacy. Ability to work independently, analyse problem areas and initiate corrective measures. Valid driver’s licence and the willingness to travel on a regular basis. Good communication skills at all levels. Good writing and analytical skills. Knowledge of security systems will serve as an added advantage.

Duties: Assist with the management of the security operations at the Regional Office and all state properties falling within the jurisdiction of the regional office. Render administrative support to the section. Prepare documents for prescreening and vetting. Assist in the preparation of reports and submissions to Regional Management and other stakeholders. Liaise with NIA, SAPS, SANDF and other stakeholders in the security environment. Conduct security awareness. Assist in any other general duties assigned by the supervisor

Administrative Clerk: Movable Assets

Location: Kimberley Regional Office

Reference No: 2025/88

Salary: R228 321 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12/ Matric Certificate.

Knowledge: Knowledge of Movable Asset Management. Computer literacy. Record keeping skills, communication skills and good interpersonal skills. Knowledge of the following: PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA).

Duties: Establish, implement and maintain appropriate systems, Policies and Procurement procedures to ensure effective, efficient and economical management of the Department Assets. Ensure that the Asset Register is maintained and updated daily with all requisitions, movements and disposals. Ensure proper reporting and reconciliation on assets. Co-ordinate annual stocktaking. Conduct inspections on a quarterly basis. Investigate shortages and surpluses and compilation of report findings, internal control and asset management. Responsible for recording transfers, movements, audits and disposal of assets.

Administrative Clerk: Acquisition Management (SCM)

Location: Gqeberha Regional Office

Reference No: 2025/89

Salary: R228 321 per annum

Requirements: A Senior Certificate/Grade 12. (A Grade 12/ Senior Certificate with Commercial Subject will serve as an added advantage).

Knowledge: Computer literate in Ms Word/Excel. The candidate should be well organized person and should be prepared to work under pressure. Basic knowledge of PFMA and PPPFA and other relevant Supply Chain Management legislation. A valid code 8 driver’s license will be an added advantage.

Duties: Invite quotation from suppliers according to the relevant stakeholders, keeping and maintain suppliers database, generate orders on Logis, administrate suppliers transversal contract, administrate department cell phones contracts, compile reports in respect of order transactions. Liaise with internal and external clients in respect of suppliers. Ensure compliance of provisioning policies in respect of goods and services. Assist on sport checks of e-class accountability store.

Administration Clerk: Construction Project Management

Location: Gqeberha Regional Office

Reference No: 2025/90

Salary: R228 321 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12/ Matric Certificate.

Knowledge: Knowledge of WCS. Knowledge of PFMA, Financial Administration, Budgetary and procurement processes, financial systems, good verbal and written communication skills, good report writing, basic numeracy, office administrative and organizational skills. The ability to manage confidential information, advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills, problem solving skills, decision making skills and computer literacy are all advantageous

Duties: Effectively and efficiently manage the office to relieve the manager of various administrative and clerical tasks, liaise and interact with other managers, staff and stakeholders and provide support, gain or provide information as and when required, liaise and interact to gain or provide information. Facilitate access to information or referral to appropriate persons, processing of WCS payments for consultants and contractors/suppliers. Effectiveness of transport, travel and accommodation arrangements.

Registry Clerk: Provisioning and Logistics

Location: Cape Town Regional Office

Reference No: 2025/91

Salary: R228 321 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12/ Matric Certificate.

Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of records/ documents management, mail and courier service procedures. Knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) Act, National Archives Act 43 of 1996, Records Service Act (NARSA) and Promotion to Access Information Act (PAIA). Computer literacy is also recommended. Customer care and client orientation skills. Ability to work under pressure and take initiatives. Understanding of financial systems (SAGE and Archibus). Ability to work with sensitive information. Proven communication, organizing and interpersonal skills. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements

Duties: The successful candidate will be required to maintain the filing system and records. Manage the flow of files and records, track and traces files and manage sensitive documentation. Render administrative support, serving internal and external clients. Manage the receipt and distribution of documents. Receive, Verify and register invoices on Reapatala System. Drawing or downloading of Reapatala reports and filing thereof (electronically and manually) Uploading of documents on Archibus system. Postage and mailing of departmental documents to various destinations and render Courier service. Perform any other related tasks as per Supervisor’s instructions including office duties

SCM Clerk: Provisioning And Logistics

Location: Mmabatho Regional Office

Reference No: 2025/94

Salary: R228 321 per annum

Requirements: Grade 12/ Matric Certificate.

Knowledge: Knowledge: Interpersonal skills, hardworking, people orientated, ability to work under pressure. Understand Advance SCM Concepts, Procurement Policies, Tender Procedures, Logis Literacy, Financial Systems (LOGIS) (BAS), knowledge of payments, orders, posting. Skills: Organising, and Time management Planning, Problem solving, and report writing, ability to work with sensitive information. Computer Literacy, Communication, General Office Management.

Duties: Render clerical support in the requisition process of goods and services. Generate orders on LOGIS. Compile generic reports in respect of order transactions. Provide support in the process of receiving and distribution of stock as well as stock control. Administer paper work for distribution of goods. Capture invoices from suppliers. Render clerical support to transport and travel services. Receive and process PW21s forms. Capture travel and accommodation arrangements. Render general clerical support services. Maintain good record keeping. Control and maintain equipment and inventory. Support administrative activities.