DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE: HANDYMAN (X4 POSTS)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE: HANDYMAN (X4 POSTS)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose appointment will promote representatively, will receive preference. An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications. If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026 at Time 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. 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. 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 PreEntry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG)
(submitted prior to appointment).
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-preentry programme/.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.
OTHER POSTS
POST 01/122 : HANDYMAN: WORKSHOP REF NO: 2026/18 (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R163 680 per annum
CENTRE : Cape Town Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS : ABET Level 4 qualification. No experience required. Must have interpersonal,
basic literacy, effective communication and technical skills, operation of
equipment, tools, Machinery, chemicals and technical maintenance.
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. Ability to adopt
to working schedule in accordance to office requirements. Adherence
requirement of the Job. It will be expected of the incumbent to climb ladders
for inspection, work in a confined space & perform maintenance in Government
Buildings & Other Islands (Marion, Gough & Antarctica).
DUTIES : Assist Artisans with regards to repair and maintenance work in Government
Buildings including Other Islands (Marion, Gough & Antarctica). Taking care of
hand tools and machines, perform minor repair and maintenance work. Identify
maintenance and repair needs, carrying, loading and off- loading of workshop
tools as well as material. Compile Technical report. Check faults for repair and
maintenance required and housekeeping of workshop and plant rooms to
ensure compliance as per Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Porta Nova at 082 699 9222/Mr. Stephens M at 082 376 6005/Mr. Mudau
T Tel No: (021) 402 2333
APPLICATIONS : Cape Town Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department
of Public Works, Private Bag X9027, Cape Town, 8000 or Hand Deliver at
Ground floor, Customs House Building, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape
Town or email to: RecruitCPT26-15@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Ms. C Rossouw
