Department of Public Works: Entry Level Jobs

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

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

Salary: R181 599 -  R269 214 per annum

The following entry level job opportunities are open for applications:

Administration Clerk: Organisational Development

Location: Head Office (Pretoria)

Reference No: 2023/124

Salary: R181 599 per annum

Requirements: A Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.

Advantageous: Experience in administration support within Organisational Development environment will be an added advantage.

Knowledge: Wide range of office administrative tasks; Good telephone etiquette; Computer literacy; Relevant legislations; Basic financial administration.

Duties: Provide administration services and manage correspondence and data. Maintain database, update registers and statistics. Handle routine enquiries. Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles. Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required. Keep and maintain the filing system for the component. Type basic letters and/or other correspondence when required. Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing register of the component. Facilitate procurement of goods and services. Maintain a leave register and personnel records. Arrange travelling and accommodation. Capture and update expenditure in component.

Personnel Practitioner: Human Resources Recruitment

Location: Head Office (Pretoria)

Reference No: 2023/122

Salary: R269 214 per annum

Requirements: 3 year tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management, Human Resources Administration, Management Science, Behavioural Science and/or Social Science.

Experience: Appropriate relevant experience in Human Resource Recruitment. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements.

Knowledge: Standards, practices, processes and procedures related to HR Recruitment, Structure and functioning of the Department, Employment Equity Plan of the Department, Public Service Act and Regulations, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Codes of Remuneration, Public Finance Management Act, Conflict management and Project management.

Duties: Administer the advertisement of positions process: Facilitate the completion of staff requisition forms by the relevant units. Scrutinise the information on the staff requisitions to ensure all is in order for advertisement. Assist line manager with the drafting of advertisements. Obtain quotes for placement of advertisements. Request approval of adverts. Verify placed adverts in order to identify errors. Administer the selection process and appointments: Receive applications and create a list of applicants’ profiles. Organise and participate in the shortlisting of candidates. Invite and organise logistics for short listed candidates. Represent human resource in interviews of short listed applicants. Verify certificates and qualifications for the recommended candidates and do the reference checking. Draft the submission and appointment letters for recommended candidates. Draft submissions for contract creations and appointments. Prepare necessary documentation to be completed by the appointed candidate. Liaise with relevant units for the administration of the appointments in the PERSAL system.

State Accountant: Internal Control

Location: Port Elizabeth Regional Office

Reference No: 2023/123

Salary: R269 214 per annum

Requirements: 3 year tertiary qualification in Internal Auditing/Financial Management or equivalent..

Experience: Relevant experience in Supply chain management.

Knowledge: Knowledge of Financial and SCM prescripts (GAAP and GRAP standards) and international Accounting standards, Working Knowledge of Government Financial systems (BAS, PERSAL, & LOGIS), Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Management Framework, National Treasury Guidelines on Irregular and Fruitless and Wasteful expenditure.

Duties: Manage the irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure Investigation process. The effective investigation of cases of irregular and fruitless & wasteful expenditure presented to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Review, analyse and verify the correctness of investigation findings. Produce comprehensive investigation reports with appropriate recommendation/s. Ensure irregular and fruitless and wasteful expenditure registers are updated after adjudication by the delegated authority. Review the adequacy of evidence gathered to substantiate the investigation conclusion. Coordinate and present investigated cases at the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Regularly review and submit progress reports on the investigation.

Administration Officer: Acquisition (Supply Chain Management)

Location: Bloemfontein Regional Office

Reference No: 2023/124

Salary: R269 214 per annum

Requirements: 3 year tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management/ Purchasing Management/Public Administration/ Public Management.

Experience: Relevant experience in Procurement / Supply Chain Management. Experience in Construction or Infrastructure Procurement will be an added advantage.

Knowledge: Knowledge of Supply Chain Management Framework, procurement related legislation and regulations, including the Public Finance Management Act, Code of Conduct for Supply Chain Management Practitioners, Treasury Regulations and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, CIDB Act, CIDB Regulations and CIDB Practice Notes and Guides. Understanding of government procurement systems and processes within the built environment is essential.

Duties: Execute, facilitate, support, and performance manage the following SCM functions, Compile bid documents in line with standard bid document requirement. Check the tender documentation to confirm if it is in line with applicable SCM prescripts and processes. Provide assistance in the review of the scope of the terms of reference. Submit the draft tender advert template for verification. Submit advert for placement in the tender bulletin and website for the required time period. Assist in monitoring validities of closed tenders. Arrange and attend bid specification committee. Prepare register for bidders. Check the compliance with SCM prescripts and processes.

Skills and Competencies:

• Advanced communication (verbal and written);
• Sound organisational skill;
• Ability to communicate well with people at deferent levels;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Planning and organising.