Are you looking for government employment opportunities in South Africa? The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has released its official 2026 recruitment circular featuring multiple vacancy posts across various administrative, technical, and management levels.

Below is the complete breakdown of available government jobs, including job descriptions, salary scales, minimum requirements, application addresses, and submission guidelines.

Key Job Summary Table

Post Title	Reference Number	Location / Centre	Salary Package
Deputy Director: Supply Chain Management	DD/SCM/NCR2026	North Coast Region (Ulundi)	R932,292 per annum
Deputy Director: Programme Management	DD/PM/MR2026	Midlands Region (Ladysmith)	R932,292 per annum
Engineer (Production) Grade A (Electrical/Mech)	HO/ENG/E/2026	Head Office (Pietermaritzburg)	R914,517 per annum
Engineer (Production) Grade A (Civil/Structural)	HO/ENG/CS/2026	Head Office (Pietermaritzburg)	R914,517 per annum
Construction Project Manager (2 Posts)	CPM/MR-2026	Midlands Region (Ladysmith)	R914,517 per annum
Quantity Surveyor Grade A	QS/ETH/2026	eThekwini Region (Durban)	R791,604 per annum
Quantity Surveyor Grade A	NCR/QS/2026	North Coast Region (Ulundi)	R791,604 per annum
Assistant Director: YWPWD	HO/ADYWPWD/072026	Head Office (Pietermaritzburg)	R487,197 per annum
Internal Control Officer	HO/AOCPS/062026	Head Office (Pietermaritzburg)	R413,001 per annum
Administrative Officer: Acquisition	AO/ZSD/ACQ/26	Zululand (Nongoma)	R413,001 per annum
Legal Administration Officer (MR3–MR5)	LAO/LS/02026	Head Office (Pietermaritzburg)	R337,563 – R685,812
Administrative Officer: Tax & Banking	HO/AOTAX/072026	Head Office (Pietermaritzburg)	R338,106 per annum
Personal Assistant (4 Posts)	Various (See below)	PMB & Durban	R338,106 per annum
Communication Officer (2 Posts)	HO/COMM/072026	Head Office (Pietermaritzburg)	R338,106 per annum
Admin Officer: Construction Procurement	HO/AOCPS/072026	Head Office (Pietermaritzburg)	R338,106 per annum
Admin Officer: Acquisition (2 Posts)	Various (See below)	Ixopo & PMB	R338,106 per annum
Admin Officer: Post Bid SCM	AO/POST BID/SR26	Southern Region (PMB)	R338,106 per annum
HR Supervisor (Employee Benefits)	HRS/EB/SRO/26	Southern Region (PMB)	R338,106 per annum
Administration Officer: Logistics	AO/LOG/ETH/2026	eThekwini (Durban)	R338,106 per annum
Administrative Officer: Post Bid	AO/PB/MR-2026	Midlands Region (Ladysmith)	R338,106 per annum
Human Resource Supervisor	HRS/ZDO/2026	Zululand District (Ulundi)	R338,106 per annum
Works Inspector (Structural / Mechanical)	Various (See below)	Ixopo & PMB	R280,278 per annum
Works Inspector Electrical (2 Posts)	Various (See below)	PMB & Ulundi	R280,276 per annum
Artisan: Electrical / Painter (Multiple)	Various (See below)	Ixopo, Ladysmith, Newcastle	R253,341 per annum
Administration / Accounting Clerks	Various (See below)	Head Office (PMB)	R237,453 per annum
Driver: Executive Support	HO/DR/ES/072026	Head Office (PMB)	R201,093 per annum
Handyman (2 Posts)	H/MAN/HG/SR/2026	Harry Gwala (Ixopo)	R170,226 per annum

Detailed Job Descriptions and Qualifications

Senior & Middle Management Roles

Deputy Director: Supply Chain Management

Salary: R932 292.00 p.a. (MMS Level 11)
Ref No: DD/SCM/NCR2026
Location: North Coast Region (Ulundi)
Requirements: Grade 12 plus NQF Level 7 qualification. Minimum 3 years SCM experience at Assistant Director (ASD) level. Valid driver’s licence.
Key Responsibilities: Oversee pre-bid, adjudication, procurement, post-bid, demand, and logistics services.
Enquiries: Mr ZE Mahaye (035 874 3348)

Deputy Director: Programme Management

Salary: R932 292.00 p.a. (MMS Level 11)
Ref No: DD/PM/MR2026
Location: Midlands Region (Ladysmith)
Requirements: Grade 12 plus NQF Level 6 qualification in built environment. Minimum 3 years built environment experience. Valid driver’s licence.
Key Responsibilities: Manage regional programmes, monitor expenditure, track WIMS data, and deliver policy strategies.
Enquiries: Mr S Davids (036 638 8000)

Professional & Technical Engineering Posts

Engineer (Production) Grade A (2 Posts)

Salary: R914 517.00 p.a.
Ref Nos: Electrical/Mech (HO/ENG/E/2026) | Civil/Structural (HO/ENG/CS/2026)
Location: Head Office (Pietermaritzburg)
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 3 years post-qualification engineering experience, compulsory ECSA professional registration, and driver’s licence.
Enquiries: Mr TL Mchunu (033 260 3714)

Construction Project Manager (Production) Grade A (2 Posts)

Salary: R914 517.00 p.a.
Ref No: CPM/MR-2026
Location: Midlands Region (Ladysmith)
Requirements: NHD with 4.5 years experience, B.Tech with 4 years experience, or Honours degree with 3 years experience in built environment. Compulsory SACPCMP registration as Professional CPM.
Enquiries: Mr S Davids (036 638 8071)

Quantity Surveyor (Production) Grade A (2 Posts)

Salary: R791 604.00 p.a.
Ref Nos: eThekwini (QS/ETH/2026) | North Coast (NCR/QS/2026)
Requirements: Degree in Quantity Surveying, 3 years post-qualification experience, SACQSP registration as Professional QS, and valid driver’s licence.
Enquiries: Mr S Kunene (083 381 5806) or Mr ZE Mahaye (035 874 3348)

Supervisory & Specialized Administrative Vacancies

Assistant Director: Youth, Women & People with Disability

Salary: R487 197.00 p.a. (Level 09)
Ref No: HO/ADYWPWD/072026
Location: Head Office (Pietermaritzburg)
Requirements: NQF 6 in Development Studies, Public Management, or Community Development plus 3 years supervisory experience in empowerment programs.
Enquiries: Ms D Mncube (033 355 5603)

Internal Control Officer

Salary: R413 001.00 p.a. (Level 08)
Ref No: HO/AOCPS/062026
Location: Head Office (Pietermaritzburg)
Requirements: NQF 6 in Accounting/Auditing plus 1 year relevant field experience.
Enquiries: Ms R Gunpath (033 355 4002)

Legal Administration Officer (MR3 / MR4 / MR5)

Salary: R337 563 – R685 812 p.a. (OSD rates based on post-qualification experience)
Ref No: LAO/LS/02026
Location: Head Office (Pietermaritzburg)
Requirements: LLB Degree, admission as Attorney/Advocate, valid driver’s licence. Experience requirements: MR3 (2+ yrs), MR4 (5+ yrs), MR5 (8+ yrs).
Enquiries: Ms A Khan (033 355 5666)

Personal Assistant Opportunities (4 Posts)

Salary: R338 106.00 p.a. (Level 07)
Locations:
- Office of HOD: HO/PAHOD/072026
- Supply Chain Management: HO/PASCM/072026
- Infrastructure Maintenance: HO/PAIMTS/072026
- Regional Director eThekwini: H/MAN/HG/ER/2026
Requirements: Grade 12 plus Secretarial Diploma or equivalent, and 3 years experience supporting senior management.

General Administration, Trade & Entry-Level Posts

Works Inspectors (3 Posts)

Salary: R280 276 – R280 278 p.a. (Level 06)
Ref Nos: Structural (WI/STRUCT/HG/SR26), Mechanical (WI/MECH/UMG/SR26), Electrical (WI/ELEC/UMG/SR26 & WIS/NCR/26)
Requirements: NQF National Diploma (Technical streams) or N3 with Trade Test in built environment, or Engineering Technician registration.

Artisans: Electrical & Painting

Salary: R253 341.00 p.a. (OSD)
Ref Nos: Harry Gwala (ARTISAN/ELECTRICAL/HG/SR26), uThukela (ART/UTHUK-2026), Amajuba (ART/AMAJ-2026)
Requirements: Appropriate Trade Test Certificate and valid Code B driver’s licence.

Administration & Accounting Clerks

Salary: R237 453.00 p.a. (Level 05)
Locations: Head Office Pietermaritzburg (HOD, ICT, SCM, Building, Finance)
Requirements: Grade 12 certificate with proven computer literacy.

Driver & Handyman Roles

Driver Executive Support: R201 093 p.a. (Level 04) | Ref: HO/DR/ES/072026 | Grade 10 + 7–12 months experience.
Handyman (2 Posts): R170 226 p.a. (Level 03) | Ref: H/MAN/HG/SR/2026 | ABET Level 4 + 0–6 months experience.

How to Apply for KZN Public Works Vacancies

Applicants can choose between submitting an online job application or delivering a physical hardcopy application.

Method 1: Apply Online via KZN eRecruitment

Visit the provincial job portal at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.
Register an account and complete your digital applicant profile.
Upload your completed New Z83 Form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Method 2: Physical Application Submission Addresses

If you prefer physical submission, download the Z83 form from www.kznworks.gov.za and direct your application quoting the specific post reference number to the relevant address:

Head Office Posts:
- Postal: Private Bag x9142, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 (For attention: Mrs. ZJ Hlongwane)
- Hand Delivery: 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg
Southern Region Posts:
- Postal: Private Bag X 9153, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 (For attention: Ms P Singh)
- Hand Delivery: 10 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg
eThekwini Region Posts:
- Postal: Private Bag X54336, Durban, 4000 (For attention: Ms NT Phewa)
- Hand Delivery: 455A Jan Smuts Highway, Mayville, Durban
North Coast Region Posts:
- Postal: Private Bag X42, Ulundi, 3838 (For attention: Mr S Zulu)
- Hand Delivery: King Dinuzulu Highway, LA Administrative Building, Ulundi
Midlands Region Posts:
- Postal: Private Bag X 9963, Ladysmith, 3370 (For attention: Ms N Mabizela)
- Hand Delivery: 40 Shepstone Road, Umkhamba Gardens, Ladysmith

Important Application Guidelines

Documentation: You must submit a fully completed, signed New Z83 Form accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Certified copies of qualifications/IDs are not required upon initial application and will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.
No Email/Fax: Electronic mail or faxed applications will not be considered.
Verification Checks: Reference checks, qualification verifications via SAQA, and security clearance will be conducted for shortlisted applicants. Private sector experience must be supported by service certificates.
Equal Opportunity: Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Department of Public Works & Infrastructure Vacancies 2026