Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Administrative Clerk - Workshop Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is inviting young, unemployed South Africans to apply for an entry-level Administrative Clerk position within a workshop environment. This is a valuable opportunity to start your career in government administration, gaining practical experience and contributing to the efficient operation of a vital public service.

This role is based in Pretoria and is designed for individuals eager to provide essential administrative support, ensuring the smooth processing of workshop activities and client interactions. If you have a Grade 12 certificate and are looking for a foundational administrative role, this could be your starting point.

Minimum Requirements

• Possession of a Senior Certificate / Grade 12.
• No previous experience is required for this entry-level position.
• A Degree or Diploma will be considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Administering job cards: registering, filing, monitoring updates, following up on outstanding items, circulating information, and resolving queries.
• Providing general clerical support services, including assisting with ordering materials, recording data, updating registers, making photocopies, and distributing documents.
• Administering client complaints and queries, maintaining a query register, addressing enquiries, referring issues, following up, and providing feedback to clients.
• Coordinating meetings with stakeholders, confirming availability, arranging logistics, taking minutes, and preparing documents.
• Offering personnel and financial administration support, such as capturing expenditure, checking subsistence and travel claims, and handling telephone accounts and petty cash.

What the Work Involves

As an Administrative Clerk in a workshop setting, your days will involve a variety of support tasks critical to the workshop's functioning. You'll primarily be the backbone of job card management, meticulously registering new cards, tracking their progress, and ensuring all information is current. This means a focus on organisation and attention to detail.

Beyond job cards, you'll provide general office assistance, helping with material orders, managing correspondence, and keeping records updated. A key part of your role will be interacting with clients, handling their queries and complaints efficiently, and ensuring they receive timely feedback. You will also coordinate internal and external meetings, manage logistics, and prepare necessary documentation, contributing to a well-organised and responsive workshop environment.

How to Apply

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