Administrative Clerk Workshop at DPWI

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is inviting applications from ambitious, organized, and proactive job seekers for the position of Administrative Clerk: Workshop based at the Pretoria Regional Office in Gauteng. This entry-level public sector opportunity is ideal for Grade 12 holders seeking to launch a meaningful administrative career within South African government structures, delivering vital support services that keep national infrastructure functioning efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Workshop Job Cards: Register, file, trace outstanding cards, monitor data accuracy, and circulate documentation across technical units.

• Provide Clerical Support: Assist with procuring workshop materials, capturing correspondence, maintaining registers, compiling operational statistics, and dispatching documentation.

• Handle Stakeholder Queries: Administer client enquiries and complaints, maintain an accurate register, escalate issues to managers, and deliver timely feedback.

• Meeting Coordination: Schedule meetings, confirm participant availability, coordinate room bookings and logistics, prepare agendas, and record accurate meeting minutes.

• Financial and Personnel Administration: Track component expenditure, check subsistence and travel claims for policy compliance, and manage petty cash alongside telephone accounts.

Why Join the Company

Working for the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure provides valuable exposure to public administration frameworks, systems like BAS and WCS, and high-impact national infrastructure projects. Employees gain public sector benefits, structured development opportunities, and career mobility within the broader South African Public Service.

Application Strategy (Exclusive)

• Emphasize Numerical & Filing Accuracy: Explicitly mention any familiarity with record keeping, data entry, petty cash administration, or spreadsheet management on your CV.

• Highlight Public Sector Awareness: Reference knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, or basic office administrative systems in your application.

• Align Z83 Details Strictly: Ensure the reference number 2026/347 and exact post designation are clearly articulated on both your Z83 form and cover letter.

Interview Preparation

Prepare to answer these likely interview questions:

• "How do you prioritize your daily workload when managing urgent job cards, client queries, and meeting logistics simultaneously?"

• "What steps would you take to ensure accurate capturing of financial expenditure and petty cash in a government workshop environment?"

Practice answering these questions under simulated conditions using the Xhosadev Interview Simulator.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted using the standard Government Z83 application form accompanied by a comprehensive, recently updated CV. You can download the Z83 form here or use the free online Z83 form filler to complete it digitally.

Reference: 2026/347

Email Applications: Send your application package to 📧 RecruitPTA26-58@dpw.gov.za

Post Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X229, Pretoria, 0001 (For attention: Ms M. Masubelele)

Hand Deliver: AVN Building, corner Andries and Skinner Street, Pretoria.

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 qualification.

• No previous work experience required (Entry-Level).

• Relevant National Diploma or Degree will be advantageous.

• Basic knowledge of the Works Control System (WCS), Basic Accounting System (BAS), PFMA, and Treasury Regulations is beneficial.

• Strong computer literacy, numerical aptitude, communication, and interpersonal skills.