How to Apply for a DPWI (Public Works) General Worker Job in SA

You offload equipment and goods when deliveries arrive. You load equipment or goods when requested. You deliver stores to relevant offices. You clean government vehicles. You keep the storeroom tidy.

You clean offices, courtrooms, passages, floors, and pavements. You clean toilets, basins, and wall tiles. You sweep, scrub, mop, and polish floors. You dust and polish furniture. You clean windows, doors, and walls. You vacuum offices. You empty dustbins and refill water bottles.

You assist skilled professionals like artisans, technicians, and engineers on construction projects. You help with building maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and road repairs. You use hand tools and basic equipment. You work outdoors on construction sites.

You assist with road maintenance and repairs. You support skilled tradespeople in building maintenance and mechanical services.

Eish, let me be honest. These are physical jobs. You will be on your feet. You will lift heavy things. You will get dirty. Your back will ache at the end of the day. But the work is steady and the benefits are good.

Reference No: 2026/22

Number of Posts: 8

Salary: R138,486 per annum

Requirements: Grade 10 / Standard 8 / ABET Level 3

Duties: Cleaning courts, cells, offices, passages, toilets, basins, floors, windows, and furniture

Enquiries: Mr K. Muthivheli – (011) 713 6097

How to apply:

Post: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X3, Braamfontein, 2017

Hand deliver: No. 78 Corner De Beer and Korte Street, Braamfontein, 2017

Email: RecruitJHB26-03@dpw.gov.za

For Attention: Mr M. Mudau

Salary: R138,486 per annum

Locations:

Customs House (1 post) – Ref: 2026/24A

Mitchell's Plain Court (2 posts) – Ref: 2026/24B

Khayelitsha Court (2 posts) – Ref: 2026/24C

Atlantis Court (2 posts) – Ref: 2026/24D

Swellendam Court (2 posts) – Ref: 2026/24E

Knysna Court (1 post) – Ref: 2026/24F

Requirements: Junior Certificate (Grade 8), ABET Level 4 or equivalent. No experience required.

Enquiries: Mr Dorian Lewin – (021) 402 2104

How to apply:

Post: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X9027, Cape Town, 8000

Hand deliver: Ground Floor, Customs House Building, Lower Heerengracht Street, Cape Town

Email: RecruitCPT26-18@dpw.gov.za

For Attention: Ms C. Rossouw

Salary: R138,486 per annum

Locations: Rustenburg Magistrate Court (3 posts), Itsoseng Magistrate Court (2 posts), Mmabatho (1 post), Brits Magistrate Court (1 post), Klerksdorp Magistrate Court (1 post), Koster Magistrate Court (1 post), Ventersdorp Magistrate Court (1 post), Potchefstroom Magistrate Court (3 posts)

Requirements: ABET Level 4 or Grade 12

Enquiries: Ms M. Llali – (018) 386 5379

How to apply:

Post: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X120, Mmabatho, 2735

Hand deliver: 810 Corner Albert Luthuli Drive and Maisantwa Streets, Unit 3, Mmabatho

Email: RecruitMBT26-02@dpw.gov.za

For Attention: Mr T. Oagile

Reference No: 2026/25

Salary: R138,486 per annum

Locations: Bloemfontein NDPW & I Workshop (6 posts), Villiers Magistrate Office (1 post)

Requirements: Standard 8 / Grade 10. No experience required.

Enquiries: Ms N.B. Nkonyana – (051) 408 7353

How to apply:

Post: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X20605, Bloemfontein, 9300

Hand deliver: 18 President Brand Street, Bloemfontein, 9300

Email: RecruitBloem26-02@dpw.gov.za

For Attention: Mr D. Manus

Salary: R138,486 per annum (Level 02)

Locations:

Giyani Stores – Ref No: S.4/3/9/199 (1 post)

Thabazimbi Stores – Ref No: S.4/3/9/188 (1 post)

Thohoyandou Stores – Ref No: S.4/3/9/192 (1 post)

Requirements: NQF Level 3 (AET) as recognised by SAQA

Duties: Off-load equipment and goods, load equipment upon request, deliver stores to relevant offices, clean government vehicles, clean relevant workstation

Enquiries: Ms KS Mabunda, Ms P Bila – (015) 811 4000/4070/4075

Closing date: This was for December 2025 intake. Check the eRecruitment system for current openings.

How to apply: Apply through the official eRecruitment system at http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za

If there are no specific vacancies in your area, you can send your CV to the general DPWI recruitment email addresses. But it is better to apply for specific vacancies using the regional email addresses above.

General recruitment emails:

recruitment@dpw.gov.za

hr@dpwi.gov.za

Telephone enquiries: 012 406 1000

Official website: https://www.publicworks.gov.za

Insider tip: When you email, put the position you want in the subject line. Example: "APPLICATION FOR GENERAL WORKER – JOHANNESBURG". If you leave the subject line blank, they might not open your email.

Before you apply, get these ready.

Z83 Application Form (new version)

This is the most important document. You cannot apply without it. The old Z83 form will be rejected.

Where to get it: Download from www.dpsa.gov.za or any Public Service Department.

How to fill it in:

PART A and PART B – complete fully

PART C to PART G – you can refer to your CV if space is limited

Page 1 must be initialled

Page 2 must be signed and dated

Updated CV

Keep it simple. One to two pages. Include your personal details, education, any work experience (even informal), and two references.

Certified copy of ID

You do NOT need to submit certified copies with your application. Only shortlisted candidates need to provide them later. They must not be older than 6 months .

Proof of residence (sometimes)

Keep it ready in case they ask.

Eish, do not forget to sign the Z83. Many applications are rejected because the applicant forgot to sign. Check before you send.

Check these places regularly:

The DPWI official website: www.publicworks.gov.za

DPSA Circulars: www.dpsa.gov.za

This guide lists current vacancies – use the regional email addresses above

Search terms to use: "DPWI general worker", "Public Works cleaner", "Department of Public Works and Infrastructure vacancies"

Go to www.dpsa.gov.za. Download the new Z83 application form (2021 version). The old form will be rejected .

Step 3.1: Complete PART A and PART B fully

Step 3.2: For PART C to PART G, you can write "see attached CV" as long as you attach your CV

Step 3.3: Initial page 1

Step 3.4: Sign and date page 2

Do not leave blanks. If something does not apply, write "N/A".

Keep it to one or two pages. Include:

Your name and phone number

Your area (e.g., Soweto, Johannesburg)

Your education (Grade 10, Grade 11, or Matric)

Any work experience (even informal – helping at a shop, cleaning at church)

Two references (people who can say you are reliable)

DPWI accepts applications in three ways. Choose one.

Method 1: Email

Step 1: Scan your Z83 form and CV into a single PDF document

Step 2: Make sure the file size is not too big (under 15MB)

Step 3: Send to the correct regional email address:

Johannesburg: RecruitJHB26-03@dpw.gov.za

Cape Town: RecruitCPT26-18@dpw.gov.za or RecruitCPT26-19@dpw.gov.za

Mmabatho: RecruitMBT26-02@dpw.gov.za

Bloemfontein: RecruitBloem26-02@dpw.gov.za

General: recruitment@dpw.gov.za or hr@dpwi.gov.za

Step 4: Put the position and reference number in the subject line

Example subject line: "APPLICATION FOR CLEANER – REF 2026/22 – JOHANNESBURG"

Method 2: Post/Courier

Send to the regional address listed in the vacancy advert. Use the correct Private Bag number.

Method 3: Hand Delivery

Take your application to the regional office. Put it in an envelope. Ask for the HR section.

Insider tip: Email is fastest. But if you hand deliver, you can confirm that they received it.

Late applications are not accepted. The system closes at 16h00 on the closing date .

Do not wait until the last day. Technical issues happen. Apply early.

Only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you do not hear anything within 3 months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful .

How they contact you: By email or phone. Check your email daily. Check your spam folder.

If you are shortlisted, you will need:

Certified copies of your ID and qualifications (not older than 6 months)

To undergo verification and vetting processes

Potentially a practical assessment and integrity assessment

Do not pay anyone. DPWI does not charge application fees. If someone asks for money, it is a scam.

Z83 form – new version (2021)

Z83 form – ALL sections complete

Z83 form – signed and dated

CV attached

Correct regional email address

Subject line has position and reference number

Documents in a single PDF (under 15MB)

Sent before closing date (16h00)

Keep a copy of everything you send. Write down which jobs you applied for and when.