Department of Public Works and Infrastructure : Admin Clerk and Data Capturer Vacancies

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has announced several exciting job opportunities across South Africa. These government vacancies are ideal for candidates with strong administrative, organisational, and data management skills.

Post 13/178: Admin Clerk – Works Management (Ref No: 2026/185)

Salary: R228,321 per annum Centre: Mthatha Regional Office

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Computer literacy: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Reapatala, Archibus, Wox4u, Papertrail.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Act, accruals, report writing, and submissions.
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently, and with integrity.
• NQF Level 6 qualification in Administration (advantage).

Duties

• Coordinate and record complaints.
• Approve complaints on Archibus and update Worx4u system.
• Capture quotations, follow up with work managers, and verify calculations.
• Administer and capture payments, compile accruals, and process 415 forms.
• Perform general office administration, liaise with stakeholders, prepare documents, and manage logistics.
• Handle reception duties, transport, travel, and accommodation arrangements.

Enquiries: Ms. L Mpukane – (047) 502 7040

Applications

• Email: RecruitMTH26-16@dpw.gov.za

Post 13/179: Administrative Clerk – Real Estate Management Services (Ref No: 2026/186)

Salary: R228,321 per annum Centre: Cape Town Regional Office

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate/Grade 12.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
• Organisational, interpersonal, and office administration skills.
• Basic numeracy and ability to act with discretion.

Duties

• Record, organise, store, and retrieve correspondence and data.
• Maintain filing systems, registers, and statistics.
• Handle routine enquiries, photocopies, and facsimiles.
• Liaise with stakeholders for procurement, quotations, and stock control.
• Maintain asset register, personnel records, attendance register, and leave register.
• Arrange travel and accommodation, capture expenditure, and process claims.

Enquiries: Mr. D Gqibela – (021) 402 2315

Applications

• Email: RecruitCPT26-49@dpw.gov.za

Post 13/180: Registry Clerk – Provisioning and Logistics Management (Ref No: 2026/187)

Salary: R228,321 per annum Centres:

• Bloemfontein Regional Office (Ref No: 2026/187 A)
• Kimberly Regional Office (Ref No: 2026/187 B)

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate/Grade 12.
• Knowledge of central registry environment, records management, file plans, mail, and courier services.
• Understanding of PAIA, PAJA, National Archives, and Disposal processes.
• Strong communication skills, computer literacy, and customer service orientation.

Duties

• Provide registry counter services and attend to enquiries.
• Receive, sort, register, and dispatch mail.
• Manage filing, storage, tracing, and retrieval of documents.
• Operate office machines related to registry functions.
• Register invoices on Reapatala System and maintain reports.

Enquiries:

• Bloemfontein: Ms. E Venter – (051) 408 7457
• Kimberly: M. Allen – (053) 838 5245

Applications

• Bloemfontein Email: RecruitBLOEM26-22@dpw.gov.za
• Kimberly Email: RecruitKIM26-16@dpw.gov.za

Post 13/181: Data Capturer – EPWP (Ref No: 2026/188)

Salary: R193,359 per annum Centre: Cape Town Regional Office

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages and EPWP.
• Skills: Computer literacy, planning, problem‑solving, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Attributes: Motivated, punctual, trustworthy, hardworking, and adaptable.

Duties

• Collect EPWP project data from public entities and municipalities.
• Draft monthly and quarterly reports.
• Verify and query missing data.
• Capture data into Integrated Reporting System and Infrastructure Management Information.
• Provide advice to public bodies on data capturing processes.
• Render administrative support and manage office communication flow.

Enquiries: Ms. B Nkasela – (021) 402 2080

Applications

• Email: RecruitCPT26-50@dpw.gov.za

Closing Date

All applications must be submitted on or before 08 May 2026. Late applications will not be considered.