Clerks x13 posts at EC Public Works for unskilled candidates (Grade 12 Only)
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- Sep 3
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Public Works & Infrastructure in the Eastern Cape is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action employer. Women, Youth and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Employment Equity
targets of the Department will be adhered to.
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be forwarded through via the following option: All applicants
may utilise the e-recruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za
To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for
activation of your profile, send an email to: e-recruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za (NB: For Technical Glitches Only – No CVS). with your
ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue. Technical support
is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thurs and 08:00-16:00 on Fri).
CLOSING DATE : 12 September 2025
POST 31/126 : REGISTRY CLERK: OFFICE SERVICES: CORPORATE SERVICES REF
NO: DPWI 39/08/2025
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Mount Ayliff
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No Experience required. Knowledge &
Skills: National Archives guide and Record Service, Basic Conditions of
Employment Act. Batho Pele Principles. Department Policy occupational health
and safety. Public Finance Management Act. Legislative Requirement: COIDA.
Public Service Act. PFMA and National Treasury Regulations. Public Service
Act. Public Service Regulations. Skills: Verbal and written Communication.
Interpersonal relation Problem solving. Organizing skills.
DUTIES : Provide registry counter services: Attend to clients. Handle telephonic and
other enquiries received. Receive and register hand delivered mail / files.
Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence: Receive all mail. Sort, register
and dispatch mail. Distribute notices on registry issues. Render an effective
filing and record management services: Opening and close files according to
record classification system. Filing / storage, tracing (electronically/manually)
and retrieval of documents and files. Complete index cards for all files. Operate
office machines in relation to the registry function: Open and maintain franking
machine register. Frank post, record money and update register on a daily
basis. Undertake spot checks on post to ensure no private post is included.
Lock post in postbag for messengers to deliver to Post Office. Open and
maintain remittance register. Record all valuable articles as prescribed in the
remittance register. Hand delivers and signs over remittances to finance. Send
wrong remittances back to sender via registered post and record reference
number in register. Keep daily record of amount of letters franked. Process
documents for archiving and / disposal: Electronic scanning files. Sort and
packages files for archives and distribution. Compile list of all documents to be
archived and submit to the supervisor. Keep records for archived documents.
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms. L. Magama Tel No: (043) 711 5853/ Ms T. Vooi Tel No:
(043) 711 5763/ Ms O. Mailula Tel No: (039) 254 6795 / Ms N. Gcabi Tel No:
(039) 254 6942 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : (preference will be given to youth, coloured females)
POST 31/127 : SCM CLERK: LOGISTICS (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : East London Ref No: DPWI 40/08/2025 (X3 Posts) (Preference will be given to
Youth, African Males, Youth Coloured Females, & African Females)
Mthatha Ref No: DPWI 41/08/2025 (Preference will be given to youth African
Males)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No experience required Knowledge &
Skills: Public Service Regulations, 2001 as amended, Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA), Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act no
108 of 1996, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), BroadBased black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), Public Administration, Public
Services Legislation, Management of diversity, Supply Chain Management
Framework. Communication, Teamwork, Reliability.
DUTIES : The utilization of LOGIS module to generate Commitment: Authorize
requisitions on selection RQAT, Teamwork on approved on Logis and provision
advise generated. Render logistical support services: Place orders for goods,
receive goods from supplies, Capture goods in registers databases, Receive
request for goods from end users, Maintain goods register, Update and
maintain register of suppliers. Reconciling requisition to orders: Ensure that the
requisition captured on Procurement Integration, Ensure that information is
correctly captured, Ensure that the captured allocations, is according to the
Budget (BAS report), Verify if the correct supplier is captured and the approved
quotation, Receive and return of Goods and Services: The commitments are
kept in the 0-9 file awaiting on delivery, Upon delivery, services are confirmed
to be rendered, Receipt and issuing on the Logis system are captured and
verified, Documents are recorded on a register, and forward to payments.
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms. L. Magama Tel No: (043) 711 5853/ Ms T. Vooi Tel No:
(043) 7115763/ Ms. V Potelwa Tel No: (047) 505 2835/ Mr M. Bonde Tel No:
(047) 505 2767 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
POST 31/128 : HR CLERK: CONDITIONS OF SERVICE REF NO: DPWI 42/08/2025
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Mount Ayliff
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate with no experience required. Knowledge And Skills:
Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Batho Pele Principles Interpersonal,
Problem Solving and organizing skills. Decision Making and Conflict Resolution
skills; Written and Oral Communication skills; Demonstrate the ability to use
the following IT Software: MS Office Package (MS Word, MS Excel, MS
Outlook and PowerPoint).
DUTIES : Execute functions relating to: Conditions of service for DPWI and Public
Service staff, e.g. Leave administration. Rendering an exit management
service. Render general administrative duties regarding service benefits.
General administrative duties.
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms O. Mailula Tel No: (039) 254 6795 / Ms N. Gcabi Tel No:
(039) 254 6942 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to youth, coloured males with disability.
POST 31/129 : ADMIN CLERK: DISTRICT COORDINATION: EPWP REF NO: DPWI
43/08/2025
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Mthatha
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate. No experience required. Knowledge: Public
Finance Management Act (PFMA); Prescripts; DORA, PEPs, Public Service
Regulations, BBBEE Act, EPWP Policy. EPWP phase 3 guidelines National
Development Plan. Ministerial Determination. Constitution of the Republic of
South Africa, Act No.108 of 1996.Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Computer literacy skills. Diagnostic skills. Analytical skills. Problem solving
skills. Policy development skills.
DUTIES : Office Support-Organize venue for meetings, and bookings. Attend to incoming
and outgoing correspondence. Writing of minutes. Liaise with Public bodies
regarding general administrative-related issues. Provide support to the
secretariat for the functional steering committees in accordance with EPWP
norms & standards. Facilitate the Data capturing of DPW&I and Public Bodies
in the EPWPRS -Liaise and engage with Municipalities and Public Bodies
within the O.R Tambo Region. Verify information for accuracy, compliance, and
completeness. Execute the filling system for the unit. Conduct monthly
monitoring of information captured versus information in the system.
Implementation of Performance Information-Conduct site verification visits to
check compliance with EPWP guidelines and information captured in the
EPWP RS. Collections of Attendance and Payment Registers Copies,
Employment Contracts of Participants. Conduct file verification of DPWI
Projects. Check compliance of information and create a compliance template
for each project. Create individual files for each EPWP Project. Procurement
Service to EPWP Directorate- Facilitate the Shifting of funds and monitor
Budget to prevent under- and overspending. Execution of a procurement
system for accommodation, venues, stationery, process fuel claims, and other
goods and services for the programme. Control of procurement process to
ensure that all documentation and signatures are correct. Control and ensure
that Incurred Expenditure is kept up to date.
ENQUIRIES : for Mthatha posts: contact Ms. V Potelwa Tel No: (047) 505 2835/ Mr M. Bonde
Tel No: (047) 505 2767 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to youth, Indian males with disability.
POST 31/130 : ADMIN CLERK: MAINTENANCE REF NO: DPWI 44/08/2025
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Qumbu Depot
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate with no experience required.
DUTIES : Assist in rendering administrative support to the Depot, assist in collating and
compilation of depot reports, and ensure the effective flow of information and
documents. Assist with the leave management of the Depot to assist the
district. Liaise with the District for procurement processes. Ensure safe keeping
of all documentation in the office of the Depot.
ENQUIRIES : for Mthatha posts: contact Ms. V Potelwa Tel No: (047) 505 2835/ Mr M. Bonde
Tel No: (047) 505 2767 e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitmentbhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to Indian Females with disability.
POST 31/123 : REGISTRY CLERK: CONDITIONS OF SERVICE REF NO: DPWI 32/08/2025
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Bhisho
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification. No Experience required. Knowledge &
Skills: National Archives Act and Record Management Act, Basic Conditions of
Employment Act. Batho Pele Principles. Legislative Requirement: Public
Service Act and Regulations. Skills: Client Orientation & customer care, Verbal
and written Communication. Interpersonal relation Problem solving. Organizing
skills.
DUTIES : Safe keeping of records; Opening and closing of HR files; Filing of
correspondence; Number of folios. Circulate correspondence. Record
documents for circulation. Maintain file index (NMIR). Open files according to
file index; Regular checking files in terms of file index. Control movement of
files: Issue to relevant HR staff; Diarize return of files.
ENQUIRIES : can be directed to Ms S. Zazini Tel No: (040) 602 4236 / Mr L Maliti Tel No:
(040) 602 4272
e-recruitment Technical Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Preference will be given to youth Indian males.
POST 31/124 : HR CLERK: RECRUITMENT & SELECTION: CORPORATE SERVICES (X4
POSTS)
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE Bhisho Ref No: DPWI 33/08/2025, (X2 Posts), (Preference will be given to
youth, coloured males with disability and youth-coloured males)
Mount Ayliff: Ref No: DPWI 34/08/2025, (Preference will be given to youth,
African males)
Mthatha: Ref No: DPWI 35/08/2025, (Preference will be given to youth, African
females with disability)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate with no experience required. Knowledge & Skills:
Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Batho Pele Principles, Interpersonal
skills, Problem Solving and Organizing skills. Decision Making and Conflict
Resolution skills; Written and Oral Communication skills; Demonstrate the
ability to use the following IT Software: MS Office Package (MS Word, MS
Excel, MS Outlook and PowerPoint).
DUTIES : Human Resource Provisioning Services. Process advertising of positions,
recruitment, selection and filling of positions. Process validation of
qualifications. Process assumption of duties. Process issuing of letters of
appointment contracts. Process confirmation of probation appointments.
Process personnel utilization through transfers, translations in rank,
promotions and secondments.
ENQUIRIES : Can be directed to Ms S. Zazini Tel No: (040) 602 4236 / Ms O. Mailula Tel No:
(039) 254 6795 / Ms V Potelwa Tel No: (047) 505 2835/ e-recruitment Technical
Enquiries: e-recruitment-bhisho@ecdpw.gov.za
NOTE : Applications Received After Closing Date Will Not Be Considered. No Faxed
Applications Will Be Accepted. Applications must be submitted on a duly
completed Z83 (effective from 01 January 2021) form obtainable from any
Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
Applicants are not required to submit any copies of qualifications and other
relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed
Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system
is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the erecruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be
requested to sign on interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to
submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR
on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be
required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification
Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the
requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be
limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six
(6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your
application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a
personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification,
financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous
employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to
security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected
to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a
probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application
documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the
event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the
right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with
disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to
apply. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity
Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to
achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The Department
reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing,
the best interest of the department will be well served. Employment Equity
Targets of the department will be adhered to according to the approved
Departmental Employment Equity Plan. For SMS (Senior Management
Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity
development, mandatory training, and minimum entry requirements for
members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments, it is a
requirement for applicants to produce a pre-entry Certificate (Nyukela) prior to
appointment as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) for entry
into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the link:
pre-entry certificate is not requirement for shortlisting is submitted prior to
appointment). Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period
of 12/24 months. The competency assessment will be testing generic
managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency
assessment tools. Applicants are urged to use the E-Recruitment System. To
Obtain More Information on Requirements and Functions: visit
www.ecprov.gov.za or www.dpsa.gov.za or www.ecdpw.gov.za
Provincial Administrations
Download Z83 Forms