Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Salary band
R 338 106
Closing date
11 September 2026
Reference
2026/325
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Department
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Location
Bloemfontein Regional Office
Salary
R338 106 per annum
Requirements
A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Public Administration / Public Management/ Project Administration or related field. Relevant years of work experience in Office Administration/ Project Administration field, computer literacy (Ms Word, PowerPoint, Ms Excel, and Outlook). Proficiency in English as a business language, i.e. verbal communication, report writing, letter writing, and data capturing appropriate relevant experience, project principles and methodologies, reporting procedures. Ability to work independently, planning and organising. Understanding of project management in the built environment, construction projects, etc. Knowledge of WCS and previous experience working in the built environment industry would be an added advantage.
Duties
Monitor and administer construction projects claims and payments. Collect/ receive invoices from Registry Services. Capture invoice on Re-a-Patala (payment tracking system) database. Forward the invoice to the relevant stakeholders. Identify discrepancies related to payment certificates. Update payments on WCS. Provide project administrative support services to the unit. Administer office correspondence, documents, and reports. Monitor, update, and maintain the WCS and Re-a -patala database. Disseminate status reports on the development of the project. Handle queries from consultants and contractors. Liaise with stakeholders relevant to the office. Attend to audit queries. Render general clerical support services to the component. Provide supply chain clerical support services. Monitor the communication and administer the flow of information and documents in the office. Maintain the filing system and records for project documents and the unit where required. Maintain a leave register for the component. Provide financial administration support services. Capture and update component expenditure. Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component. Render secretariat and logistical support service to the Committees and internal and external meetings. Arrange meetings and workshops for the unit with internal and external stakeholders. Prepare and type documents, presentations, and reports. Draft agenda and record minutes/decisions. Compile submissions and reports. Ensures that travel arrangements are well coordinated. Complete and submit S&T forms. Attend, respond and redirect enquiries related to the project invoices and payments. Technical
Enquiries
Ms. P Zweni at (067) 414 3135
Notes
Applications can be submitted by email to the relevant email and by quoting the relevant reference number provided on the subject line. Acceptable formats for submission of documents are limited to MS Word and PDF. Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a
Project management is a growing professional field in South Africa, with demand in construction, IT, government infrastructure, and professional services. The Project Management Institute (PMI) PMP certification and PRINCE2 are the most widely recognised credentials. In the public sector, programme managers and project managers are employed at national and provincial level to oversee capital projects, service delivery programmes, and transformation initiatives.
This vacancy is within Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 338 106. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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