About Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI)

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is a ministry of the South African government responsible for managing national infrastructure and government-owned land and buildings. Managing the state’s immovable asset portfolio, including the planning, acquisition, and disposal of land and buildings.

Minimum Requirements

1. A minimum of Senior certificate/Grade 12/Matric.
2. No experience required. Computer literate (Ms Word, Excel, Power point & Outlook). Must have the ability to communicate well with people at different levels.
3. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Sound organizational skill. Basic numeracy, interpersonal skills, planning and organizing.
4. Knowledge of: Relevant legislations, basic financial administration and good telephone etiquette.
5. Ability to adopt to working schedule in accordance to office requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Render general clerical support services. Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing register of the component.
• Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required.
• Type letters and/or other correspondence when required.
• Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services for workshop management.
• Keep and maintain the asset register of the component.
• Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the workshop environment.
• Arrange traveling and accommodation as required.
• Maintain a leave and attendance register for the component.
• Capture and update expenditure for the unit.
• Provide financial administration support services in the unit.
• Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager for approval.