Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Vacancies

Are you looking for a career in government with great opportunities to grow? The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has announced a wide range of vacancies across South Africa, offering exciting roles in engineering, property management, human resources, and more.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the latest Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Vacancies closing on 6 June 2025. Don’t miss out on these fantastic opportunities to build a rewarding career while serving the country.

List of Available Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Vacancies

Here’s the detailed list of the latest vacancies advertised by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure:

1. Chief Electrical Engineer (Grade A)

• Location: Pretoria Regional Office
• Salary: R1,266,450 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 6 years post-qualification experience, ECSA registration, driver’s license
• Duties: Lead electrical engineering projects, oversee tender documentation, manage consultants, mentor staff, and ensure project delivery.
• Contact: Mr D Sewada, (012) 310 5030
• Apply: Email RecruitPTA25-06@dpw.gov.za or hand deliver at Pretoria office.

2. Chief Civil Engineer (Grade A)

• Location: Durban Regional Office
• Salary: R1,266,450 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Degree in Civil Engineering, 6 years post-qualification experience, ECSA registration, driver’s license
• Duties: Manage civil engineering projects, oversee construction and maintenance, mentor engineers, evaluate facilities, and prepare reports.
• Contact: Mr T Mbhele, (031) 314 7163
• Apply: Email RecruitDBN25-01@dpw.gov.za or hand deliver at Durban office.

3. Deputy Director: Large Projects (EPWP)

• Location: Head Office (Pretoria)
• Salary: R1,059,105 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Three-year tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Construction Management, experience in construction, driver’s license
• Duties: Support labour-intensive projects, advocate EPWP principles, facilitate training and reporting, assist with budget management.
• Contact: Ms N Manyisane, (012) 492 1433
• Apply: Email Recruitment25-02@dpw.gov.za or hand deliver at Pretoria office.

4. Deputy Director: Monitoring EPWP

• Location: Head Office (Pretoria)
• Salary: R1,059,105 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Information Systems/Development Studies/Public Admin, experience in monitoring and evaluation, driver’s license
• Duties: Develop and implement capacity-building frameworks, monitor EPWP reporting, coordinate training, and respond to audit queries.
• Contact: Ms T Maluleke, (012) 492 1465
• Apply: Email Recruitment25-03@dpw.gov.za or hand deliver at Pretoria office.

5. Deputy Director: Databases EPWP

• Location: Head Office (Pretoria)
• Salary: R1,059,105 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Information Management/Data Science/Statistics, experience in data management and analysis, driver’s license
• Duties: Manage EPWP data quality, generate performance reports, provide technical support, and handle audit queries.
• Contact: Ms T Maluleke, (012) 492 1465
• Apply: Email Recruitment25-04@dpw.gov.za or hand deliver at Pretoria office.

6. Deputy Director: Property Valuation Services

• Location: Head Office (Pretoria)
• Salary: R1,059,105 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Real Estate (Property Valuation), registration with SA Council of Valuers, driver’s license
• Duties: Manage valuation projects, compile valuation reports, contest municipal valuations, mentor candidate valuers.
• Contact: Mr H Ndlovu, (012) 406 1888
• Apply: Email Recruitment25-05@dpw.gov.za or hand deliver at Pretoria office.

7. Deputy Director: EPWP Technical Support

• Location: Head Office (Pretoria)
• Salary: R1,059,105 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, management experience, knowledge of EPWP, driver’s license
• Duties: Manage technical support for infrastructure projects, ensure compliance with EPWP, liaise with national departments, and assist with reporting.
• Contact: Mr O Tiya, (012) 492 1408
• Apply: Email Recruitment25-06@dpw.gov.za or hand deliver at Pretoria office.

8. Deputy Director: Property Disposal

• Location: Pretoria Regional Office
• Salary: R1,059,105 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Property Management, Town Planning or Property Law, driver’s license
• Duties: Manage disposal of state properties, ensure compliance with laws, coordinate asset transfers, and manage budgets.
• Contact: Mr N Mathivha, (012) 310 5027
• Apply: Email RecruitPTA25-07@dpw.gov.za or hand deliver at Pretoria office.

9. Deputy Director: Facilities Management

• Location: Bloemfontein Regional Office
• Salary: R1,059,105 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Built Environment or Facilities Management, driver’s license
• Duties: Manage facilities maintenance, cleaning, horticulture, procurement, and staff development.
• Contact: Ms T Zulu, (051) 408 7306
• Apply: Email RecruitBLOEM25-01@dpw.gov.za or hand deliver at Bloemfontein office.

10. Deputy Director: Real Estate Management Services

• Location: Cape Town Regional Office
• Salary: R1,059,105 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Real Estate or related field, driver’s license
• Duties: Manage property portfolio, oversee rentals, negotiate leases, and coordinate budget reporting.
• Contact: Mr D Gqibela, (021) 402 2315
• Apply: Email RecruitCPT25-10@dpw.gov.za or hand deliver at Cape Town office.

11. Deputy Director: Immovable Asset Register

• Location: Mmabatho Regional Office
• Salary: R1,059,105 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Asset Management or related, driver’s license
• Duties: Manage asset lifecycle, verify immovable assets, develop policies, and supervise staff.
• Contact: Mr S Sokhela, (012) 406 2043
• Apply: Email RecruitMBT25-01@dpw.gov.za or hand deliver at Mmabatho office.

12. Deputy Director: Organisational Design and Job Evaluation

• Location: Head Office (Pretoria)
• Salary: R896,436 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Management or Industrial Psychology, job evaluation experience
• Duties: Manage organizational structure, job evaluation, and implement change management.
• Contact: Mr R Mahlatjie, (012) 406 1289
• Apply: Email Recruitment25-07@dpw.gov.za or hand deliver at Pretoria office.

13. Deputy Director: Human Resources Management (2 posts)

• Locations: Cape Town and Kimberly Regional Offices
• Salary: R896,436 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or related, experience in HR management, driver’s license
• Duties: Manage HR support services, recruitment, performance management, and labour relations.
• Contacts:
• Cape Town – Mr D Gqibela, (021) 402 2315
• Kimberly – Mr S Xulu, (053) 838 5334
• Apply: Email RecruitCPT25-11@dpw.gov.za (Cape Town) or RecruitKIM25-05@dpw.gov.za (Kimberly).

14. Deputy Director: Costing, Funding & Budget Management

• Location: Head Office (Pretoria)
• Salary: R896,436 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Economic and Financial Management, knowledge of PFMA and budget systems
• Duties: Manage budget planning, advisory services, financial sustainability, and staff development.
• Contact: Mr M Mathabatha, (012) 406 1968
• Apply: Email Recruitment25-08@dpw.gov.za or hand deliver at Pretoria office.

15. Deputy Director: Acquisition – Goods and Services: Bid Administration

• Location: Head Office (Pretoria)
• Salary: R896,436 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management or related, experience in procurement, knowledge of SCM regulations
• Duties: Manage procurement processes, bid administration, and contract management.
• Contact: (Details to be checked on official site)
• Apply: Submit applications as per instructions.

16. Deputy Director: Organisational Design and Job Evaluation

• Location: Head Office (Pretoria)
• Salary: R896,436 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Three-year tertiary qualification in Management Services, Operations Management, Industrial Psychology, or equivalent. Experience at Assistant Director level in organisational development and job evaluation.
• Duties: Develop and implement organisational design policies, manage job evaluation systems, conduct audits on organisational structure, change management, and employee development.
• Contact: Mr R Mahlatjie, (012) 406 1289
• Apply: Email Recruitment25-07@dpw.gov.za or hand deliver at Pretoria office.

17. Deputy Director: Human Resources Management (2 posts)

• Locations: Cape Town and Kimberly Regional Offices
• Salary: R896,436 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations, or related. Junior managerial level experience (Assistant Director). Valid driver’s license.
• Duties: Manage recruitment and selection, performance management, HR development, labour relations, advice, and staff administration.
• Contacts:

• Cape Town: Mr D Gqibela, (021) 402 2315
• Kimberley: Mr S Xulu, (053) 838 5334
  Apply: Email RecruitCPT25-11@dpw.gov.za (Cape Town) or RecruitKIM25-05@dpw.gov.za (Kimberley).

18. Deputy Director: Costing, Funding & Budget Management

• Location: Head Office (Pretoria)
• Salary: R896,436 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Economic and Financial Management, experience in budget management and financial control, knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Sage X3, and Works Control System.
• Duties: Oversee budget planning and control, provide advisory on financial matters, manage PMTE budget and expenditures, staff development.
• Contact: Mr M Mathabatha, (012) 406 1968
• Apply: Email Recruitment25-08@dpw.gov.za or hand deliver at Pretoria office.

19. Deputy Director: Acquisition – Goods and Services: Bid Administration

• Location: Head Office (Pretoria)
• Salary: R896,436 per annum (all-inclusive)
• Requirements: Three-year tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or Logistics. Experience in procurement and bid administration at junior managerial level. Knowledge of SCM Framework, legislation, and government procurement processes.
• Duties: Manage bid processes, procurement contracts, compliance with SCM regulations, and contract administration.
• Apply: Submit application as per instructions in the circular.

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How to Apply

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form which you can get from any Public Service Department or download from the DPSA website: DPSA Newsroom.

• Attach a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• No need to submit certified copies with the application; only shortlisted candidates will be asked.
• Complete all relevant parts of the Z83 form correctly.
• Separate applications for each job you apply for.
• Submit applications by post, hand delivery, or email.
• Late applications will not be considered.

Final Notes

• Closing date for all applications: 6 June 2025 at 16:00
• Submit applications early to avoid delays.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Ensure foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA if applicable.