Administrative Clerk Workshop Management jobs are now available at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI). This entry-level government post is ideal for candidates with Grade 12 / Matric who are seeking stable public service employment in Cape Town. No prior experience is required.

Job Details (Administrative Clerk)

• Position: Administrative Clerk: Workshop Management
• Reference Number: 2026/11
• Salary: R228 321 per annum
• Department: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
• Centre: Cape Town Regional Office
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16h00

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the Administrative Clerk Workshop Management vacancy, applicants must have:

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 / Matric
• No previous work experience required
• Computer literacy in:
  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Outlook
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work with people at different levels
• Sound organisational and planning skills
• Basic numeracy and interpersonal skills
• Ability to act with tact, discretion, and professionalism
• Willingness to adapt to office working schedules

Knowledge Requirements

Applicants for Administrative Clerk, should demonstrate basic knowledge of:

• Relevant public service legislation
• Financial administration principles
• Supply Chain Management processes
• Asset management
• Telephone and office etiquette

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing clerical and administrative support within the workshop environment, including:

• Rendering general clerical support services
• Maintaining incoming and outgoing document registers
• Distributing documents and packages to stakeholders
• Typing correspondence and official documents
• Providing supply chain clerical support
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders regarding procurement
• Maintaining and updating the asset register
• Providing personnel administration support
• Arranging travel and accommodation
• Maintaining leave and attendance registers
• Capturing and updating expenditure records
• Providing financial administration support
• Checking subsistence and travel claims for correctness

Employment Equity

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment promotes representativity in the Public Service.

People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed Z83 application form, obtainable from:

• Any Public Service Department, or
• The DPSA website

Each application must include:

• A fully completed, signed, initialled, and dated Z83 form
• A detailed CV only (no certified documents at application stage)

Important Notes:

• Use the new Z83 form only – old versions will be disqualified
• Page 1 must be initialled; Page 2 must be signed and dated
• Submit separate applications for each post
• Late applications will not be considered
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo vetting, verification, and assessments

Submission Details

Cape Town Regional Office Applications

Post/Courier:
The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X9027
Cape Town, 8000

Hand Delivery:
Ground Floor, Customs House Building
Lower Heerengracht Street
Cape Town

Email:
RecruitCPT26-09@dpw.gov.za
(Submit one PDF attachment only, max 15MB)

For Attention: Ms C. Rossouw

Enquiries

Mr Mudau
Tel: (021) 402 2333

Apply Now

Don’t miss this opportunity to start your career in the South African Public Service.
Apply before 30 January 2026 at 16h00.

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