ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (X4 POSTS) AT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (X4 POSTS) AT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is a merit based and equal opportunity employer. The
intention is to embed excellence and diversity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and
with persons whose appointment will drive the vision of the department to turn South Africa into a
construction site, and to use public assets for public good. Women and People with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS : Head Office (Pretoria) Applications: The Director-General, Department of
Public Works, Private Bag X65, Pretoria, 0001 or CGO Building, Corner
Bosman and Madiba Street, Pretoria. For Attention: Ms NP Mudau
Cape Town Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager,
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Private Bag X9027, Cape
Town, 8000 or hand deliver at Ground floor, Customs House, Lower
Heerengracht Street, Foreshore, Cape Town, For Attention: Ms. C Rossouw
CLOSING DATE : 06 November 2026 at 16H00
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form
(obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link:
https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and
dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum
vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of
qualifications and related documents on application. Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other
related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older
than six months. Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83
application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of
the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must
be fully completed. PART C – PART G: Noting that there is a limited space
provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate.
This will be acceptable as long
as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of
the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the
applicant. Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an
application being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one advertised
post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each
post being applied for. Should an application be received where an applicant
has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the
applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application
form only. Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand
deliveries or email. Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c)
and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the
executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being
made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify
claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for
employment, respectively. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo
normal vetting and verification processes.
Note: It is the responsibility of all
applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Due to
large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be
acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates
only. Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing
date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level requirements
for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and
Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for
appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior
Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of
Governance (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name
Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following
the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-pre-entry
programme/. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two
pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a
candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements
and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection
panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the
interview process.
All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to
a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and
interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric
assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences,
emotional intelligence, and integrity. Note: For emailed applications, please
submit a single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email
address designated on the specific position. Kindly note that the emailed
applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB. It remains the
candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully
submitted using the required single pdf document. Encrypted document will not
be accepted. All though an email application option is available, applicants are
encouraged to hand deliver their application. IMPORTANT: Applicants must
submit a separate application for each post applied for, clearly indicating the
correct reference number and post title on each application. Applicants who
apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the application not being
considered.
OTHER POSTS
POST 38/222 : ADMINISTRATION OFFICER: ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT (SCM) REF
NO: 2026/370 (X4 POSTS)
(Re-advertisement-PSVC 16 of 2026, Ref No: 2026/214A, People who
previously applied are encouraged to re-apply)
SALARY : R338 106 per annum
CENTRE : Cape Town Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National
Diploma in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement/ Public
Management/Public Administration/Logistics or related. Relevant years of
working experience in Supply Chain within Acquisition Management. Valid
Driver’s Licence Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge and understanding of
government procurement systems and relevant legislation; Supply chain
management; Management of databases; PFMA; PPPFA; Supply Chain
policies and procedures; Treasury Regulations and BBBEE Acts; Monitoring
and evaluation theory and methodology; Monitoring and evaluation systems.
Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills; Basic numeracy;
Advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills; Problem solving skills; Decision
making skills; Statistical skills; Computer literacy; Problem solving skills;
Presentation skills; Planning and organising skills; Ability to work independently
and under pressure. Personal Attributes: Analytical thinking; Innovative;
Creative; Resourceful; Ability to work under stressful situations; Ability to
communicate at all levels; People orientated; Able to establish and maintain
networks; Trustworthy; Assertive; Hard-working; Self-motivated; Ability to work
independently. Must be prepared to adapt work schedule in accordance with
office requirements.
DUTIES : Provide admin support in the research and needs analysis for the Department.
Provide guidance to End-Users/Project Managers on testing the markets. Lead
the process of alignment of budgets with department objectives and Annual
Performance Plans. Consolidation of Procurement Plans and report monthly
to Head Office. Assist in the consultation with relevant stakeholders to
determine challenges, opportunities and risks. Identify the frequency of needs
and analyse the identified needs in line with the supply chain strategy and
collect data commodity analysis and checking for alternatives. Provide support
in the determination and development of procurement proposals for
implementation based on the results of the research. Collect and collate
information for the Department Annual Procurement Plan, collect information
from the relevant units according to the prescribed template. Check and
analyse the submitted information, confirm availability of budget. Consolidate
the information into procurement plan. Provide support in the process of
drafting specifications, advice whether specifications should contain special
conditions. Assist in identifying and implementation of preference points
system, track all movements of specification and terms of reference
submission. Provide an appropriate response to internal and external
stakeholders. Provide secretariat support to the relevant Bid Committees.
Responsible for demand, acquisition and contract management. Ensure full
compliance to all acquisition, demand management and contract management
prescripts, policies, practice notes and delegations of authority. Develop and
maintain internal control measures for procurement. Ensure the effective
management of demand, acquisition and contract processes. Compile and
consolidate the demand management plan, acquisitions management and
contract management reports. Coordinate input in the Demand Management
Plan. Ensure that procurement is in line with the approved demand plan.
Ensure effective utilisation of the CSD. Manage acquisition including BID
administration. Assist in compilation of Terms of reference, Specifications and
BID Documents. Provide secretariat support to the BID committees and
provide the administrative duties during the tender/bid briefing sessions.
Provide assistance in the review of the scope of the Terms of Reference (TOR).
Assist with the monitoring of validity period of closed tenders. Assist in the coordination and execution of the bidding process-: Arrange and attend bid
Evaluation committee meeting. Management of the bid processes and ensure
effective functioning of all Bid Committees. Management and effective
utilisation of Transversal Contracts and Participation contracts. Manage the
process of sourcing of quotations. Ensure proper document control and
documentations. Implement and Oversee Risk and performance management
strategies in the supply chain management unit. Identify and mitigate risks
within the unit. Ensure that all administrative matters, correspondence and
complex enquiries are attended to promptly. Assist in the compiling of monthly
SCM performance reports. Compilation /verification of all monthly SCM reports.
Ensure implementation and compliance of the Instruction Notes as issued by
National Treasury as well as Departmental SCM Policy.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M. Sozombile Tel No: (021) 402 2250
APPLICATIONS : for the position of Administration Officer: Acquisition Management must be
emailed to: RecruitCPT26-71@dpw.gov.za
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