Administration · Circular 30 of 2026

Adminstrative Clerk: Helpdesk and Complaints

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Overview

Administrative clerk needed to manage helpdesk complaints, meeting coordination and enquiries at the Gqeberha Regional Office.

Requirements

  • A minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
  • No experience required.
  • Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements and must be committed to designated tasks.
  • Must have Computer Literacy, Communication, Organizing, Interpersonal, Numeracy, Accounting, Diplomacy and the ability to follow Pro-active and creative Problem-solving approach skills.
  • Knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
  • Must be self- motivated, hardworking, ability to work independently, assertive, punctual, people orientated, ability to work under pressure, be resourceful, a team player, trustworthy and patient.
  • Knowledge of Works Control Systems (WCS) / Logis / Archibus will serve as an advantage.

Duties

  • Follow up on of outstanding complaints and address enquiries to ensure service delivery is being maintained.
  • Provide a meeting management service by assisting with the planning of the diary for the unit and managers, facilitating the booking of venue(s), taking and distributing minutes of meetings.
  • Perform travel arrangements for managers in line with directives.
  • Prepare S&T’s for approval by relevant sections.
  • Administer the procurement of goods and services for the sub-directorate.
  • Liaise with internal executing units on accommodation related services as required.
  • Updating and filing of record systems for Human Resources of the unit and accommodation Procurement Instructions.
  • Furnish information for reports for internal and external clients.
  • Assist the region in the administration of the Archibus system as and when required.

How to apply

For Port Elizabeth Regional Office: email to: RecruitPE26-37@dpw.gov.za PUBLIC

Enquiries: Ms. N. Ncapayi Tel No: (041) 408 2374

Notes

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 PUBLIC 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. 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 30/76, sourced from the DPSA Circular 30 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Public Works and Infrastructure by 11 September 2026 at 16H00, quoting reference 2026/320. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Gqeberha
Salary
R237 453 p/a
Closing date
11 September 2026 at 16H00
Reference
2026/320
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.