The Mpumalanga Provincial Administration has announced multiple job opportunities across departments, ranging from senior management to entry-level positions. These vacancies present a chance for skilled professionals and young jobseekers to contribute to the province’s growth while building their careers in public service. Applications close on 12 September 2025 at 12h00.

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Mpumalanga Provincial Government Vacancies Job Listings
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Mpumalanga Provincial Government Vacancies Job Listings

Applications are invited for the following positions across the Office of the Premier and the Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport.

1. Head of Department (HOD): Culture, Sport and Recreation

Ref No: HOD/CSR/2025
Salary: R1 813 182 per annum (Level 15), all-inclusive package. 10% allowance payable as Head of Department.
Centre: Mbombela
Requirements: Postgraduate qualification (NQF level 8). 10 years’ experience at Senior Management level. SMS Pre-entry Certificate. Competencies in strategic leadership, people management, financial management, programme management, knowledge management, change management, client orientation, and communication.
Duties: Oversee culture, sport, and recreation matters. Promote cultural heritage. Facilitate sport development and mass participation. Manage libraries, arts, and crafts. Ensure PFMA compliance. Manage financial, human, and physical resources.
Enquiries: Ms SS Monareng, Tel (013) 766 2004
Applications: Otprecruitment@mpg.gov.za

2. Chief Director: Integrated Planning

Ref No: CD/IP/01
Salary: R1 494 900 per annum (Level 14), all-inclusive package
Centre: Head Office
Requirements: NQF 7 degree in Strategic Planning/Public Admin/Public Management/Business Management. 5 years at Senior Management. Nyukela SMS Leadership Programme. Knowledge of PFMA, Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act.
Duties: Coordinate strategic planning. Monitor departmental performance. Provide knowledge management. Develop policies. Manage diversity and transformation programmes. Oversee human and financial resources.
Enquiries: Ms PN Mokhotla, Tel (013) 766 6780
Applications: PWRTrecruitM@mpg.gov.za

3. Director: Human Resource Utilization & Capacity Development

Ref No: D/HRUCD/02
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive package
Centre: Head Office
Requirements: NQF 7 in Public Management/HR. 5 years at Middle/Senior Management. Nyukela SMS Leadership Programme.
Duties: Manage skills and capacity development legislation. Oversee learnerships and internships. Implement performance management. Oversee human and financial resources.
Applications: PWRTrecruitM@mpg.gov.za

4. Director: Human Resource Practices & Administration

Ref No: D/HRPA/03
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13)
Centre: Head Office
Requirements: NQF 7 in HR/Public Management. 5 years at Middle/Senior Management. Nyukela SMS Leadership Programme.
Duties: Manage HR services. Recruitment, remuneration, and conditions of service. Oversee auxiliary services. Implement prescripts and directives.
Applications: PWRTrecruitM@mpg.gov.za

5. Director: Gert Sibande District

Ref No: D/GS/04
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13)
Centre: Gert Sibande
Requirements: NQF 7 in Public Management/HR. 5 years at Middle/Senior Management. Nyukela SMS Leadership Programme.
Duties: Manage district administration. Lead public works, roads, EPWP, and assets. Oversee capital projects. Manage district transport services.
Applications: PWRTrecruitM@mpg.gov.za

6. Director: Infrastructure Planning (Roads)

Ref No: D/RIP/05
Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13)
Centre: Head Office
Requirements: Civil Engineering degree NQF 7. 5 years at Middle/Senior Management. Nyukela SMS Leadership Programme.
Duties: Develop and update transport infrastructure plans. Compile operational plans and budgets. Protect roads and reserves. Liaise with municipalities and road users.
Applications: PWRTrecruitM@mpg.gov.za

7. Chief Engineer Production A (Building)

Ref No: CEPA BM/HO/77
Salary: R1 266 450 per annum (OSD)
Centre: Head Office
Requirements: NQF 7 in Civil Engineering/Built Environment. ECSA registration. 3 years post-registration experience.
Duties: Lead building infrastructure projects. Develop IPMP and IPIP. Standardise design norms and QA. Provide mentorship to junior engineers.
Applications: PWRTrecruitM@mpg.gov.za

8. Chief Quantity Surveyor Grade A

Ref No: CQS/HO/76
Salary: R1 099 488 per annum (OSD)
Centre: Head Office
Requirements: NQF 7 in Quantity Surveying. SACQSP registration. 3 years post-registration experience.
Duties: Provide cost management and QS services. Manage contracts and payments. Conduct feasibility studies. Implement sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Applications: PWRTrecruitM@mpg.gov.za

9. Deputy Director: Property Development

Ref No: DDPD/HO/78
Salary: R1 059 105 per annum (Level 12)
Centre: Head Office
Requirements: NQF 7 in Property Law/Town Planning/Built Environment/Asset Management. 3 years at Assistant Director level.
Duties: Manage immovable asset register. Verify ownership. Oversee allocation of assets. Prepare annual financial statements. Manage risks, budget, and HR.
Applications: PWRTrecruitM@mpg.gov.za

10. Deputy Director: Transformation

Ref No: DDT/HO/06
Salary: R896 436 per annum (Level 11)
Centre: Head Office
Requirements: NQF 7 in Public Management/HR/Social Sciences. 3 years at Assistant Director level.
Duties: Manage transformation programmes. Translate government targets into outputs. Develop service delivery standards. Implement change management programmes.
Applications: PWRTrecruitM@mpg.gov.za

11. Control Transport Inspector

Ref No: CTI/THU/08
Salary: R896 436 per annum (Level 11)
Centre: Thulamahashe
Requirements: Traffic Officers Diploma + NQF 7 in Transport Management. 3 years at Chief Transport Inspector level.
Duties: Coordinate law enforcement. Manage stakeholder relations. Develop monitoring mechanisms. Manage officials and financial resources.
Applications: PWRTrecruitM@mpg.gov.za

12. Engineer Production A: Civil (Building Maintenance)

Ref No: EPA BM/HO/07
Salary: R879 342 per annum (OSD)
Centre: Head Office
Requirements: BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering (NQF 7). Registration with ECSA. 2 years post-registration. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literacy.
Duties: Support delivery of maintenance and refurbishment of government buildings. Develop and review Comprehensive Asset Management Plan. Monitor annual maintenance plans and budgets. Coordinate procurement of framework contracts. Oversee compliance across districts. Conduct technical evaluations and reports.
Applications: PWRTrecruitM@mpg.gov.za

13. Assistant Director: Security Management (Nkangala District)

Ref No: ADSM/KW/09
Salary: R582 444 per annum (Level 10)
Centre: KwaMhlanga
Requirements: NQF 6 in Security Management/Policing. PSIRA Grade A. 3 years at Security Officer level. No criminal record. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literacy.
Duties: Coordinate administration, physical, personnel, ICT security. Develop security policies and frameworks. Conduct threat risk assessments. Liaise with SAPS and SSA. Manage outsourced security providers.
Applications: PWRTrecruitS@mpg.gov.za

14. Chief Artisan Grade A (x2 Posts)

Ref Nos: CAG/EM/54 (Emalahleni Hospital), CAG/JS/55 (Dr JS Moroka)
Salary: R480 261 per annum (OSD)
Requirements: Trade Test Certificate. National Diploma in Building. 3 years at Artisan Foreman level. Valid driver’s licence.
Duties: Maintain buildings and manage minor projects. Manage steam supply in hospitals. Supervise staff and budgets. Promote safety and quality assurance.
Applications: PWRTrecruitS@mpg.gov.za

15. Chief Works Inspector

Ref No: CWI/EH/10
Salary: R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Ehlanzeni
Requirements: NQF 6 in Electrical Engineering. 3 years at Senior Works Inspector. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literacy.
Duties: Conduct inspections on government buildings, clinics, hospitals. Develop specifications and cost estimates. Manage projects and contractors. Supervise inspectors. Ensure quality control.
Applications: PWRTrecruitS@mpg.gov.za

16. Labour Relations Officer

Ref No: LRO/GS/16
Salary: R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Nkangala District
Requirements: NQF 6 in Labour Relations/BCom Law. 3 years’ experience. LLB is an advantage. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literacy.
Duties: Handle misconduct cases. Investigate grievances and disputes. Arrange hearings. Maintain database. Train employees on labour relations. Strike management.
Applications: PWRTrecruitS@mpg.gov.za

17. Artisan Foreman Grade A: GMT

Ref No: AFA/GMT/M/56
Salary: R382 047 per annum (OSD)
Centre: Gert Sibande District Office
Requirements: Trade Test Certificate. 3 years’ experience as an Artisan. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literacy.
Duties: Administer maintenance and repair of vehicles. Render breakdown services. Inspect equipment. Compile reports. Supervise staff.
Applications: PWRTrecruitS@mpg.gov.za

18. Senior Transport Inspector

Ref No: SPI/NKA/11
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Nkangala District
Requirements: Grade 12. Basic Traffic Diploma. 3 years as Transport Inspector. Valid driver’s licence. No criminal record.
Duties: Enforce Public Passenger and Transport Legislation. Implement law enforcement activities. Attend court proceedings. Conduct roadblocks and patrols.
Applications: PWRTrecruitS@mpg.gov.za

19. State Accountant: Salaries

Ref No: SASBOH/12
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Ehlanzeni
Requirements: NQF 6 in Financial Management/Accounting. 3 years’ finance experience. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literacy.
Duties: Administer payroll and claims. Verify and authorise claims. Process payments. Maintain commitments register. Prepare reports.
Applications: PWRTrecruitS@mpg.gov.za

20. Provisioning Administrative Officer: Supply Chain Management (x3)

Ref Nos: PAOSCM/NK/13 (Nkangala), PAOSCM/BD/14 (Bohlabela), PAOSCM/HO/15 (Head Office)
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Requirements: NQF 6 in SCM/Procurement. 3 years’ relevant experience. Knowledge of PFMA, BBBEEA, PPPFA, LOGIS, BAS.
Duties: Capture and approve requisitions. Manage vendor performance. Expedite orders. Supervise staff.
Applications: PWRTrecruitS@mpg.gov.za

21. Personnel Practitioner: Bethal

Ref No: PPR/B/17
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Bethal Cost Centre
Requirements: NQF 6 in HR/Public Management/Industrial Psychology. 3 years’ HR experience. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literacy.
Duties: Facilitate recruitment and appointments. Handle promotions and transfers. Manage resettlement matters. Supervise staff. Advise on HR matters.
Applications: PWRTrecruitS@mpg.gov.za

22. Administration Officer: Licensing

Ref No: AOR/HO/18
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Head Office
Requirements: NQF 6 in Public Admin/Transport Management. 3 years’ experience. Valid driver’s licence. Computer literacy.
Duties: Capture and verify operating licence applications. Maintain filing systems. Prepare meeting documents. Liaise with applicants. Assist route registration.
Applications: PWRTrecruitS@mpg.gov.za

23. Artisan: Plant & Equipment

Ref No: APE/JS/57
Salary: R243 597 per annum (OSD)
Centre: Dr JS Moroka Cost Centre
Requirements: Trade Test (Mechanical). Valid driver’s licence. Experience as Tradesman Aid an advantage.
Duties: Produce objects with materials and equipment. Conduct repairs and maintenance. Compile reports. Supervise staff.
Applications: PWRTrecruitS@mpg.gov.za

24. Artisan Production Grade A: Bricklayer

Ref No: APB/VB/58
Salary: R243 597 per annum (OSD)
Centre: Dr JS Moroka Cost Centre
Requirements: Trade Test (Bricklayer). Valid driver’s licence. Experience as Tradesman Aid an advantage.
Duties: Execute bricklaying maintenance of departmental infrastructure. Manage staff.
Applications: PWRTrecruitS@mpg.gov.za

25. Artisan Production Grade A: Plumber (x4)

Ref Nos: APGP/MSU/60 (2 posts), APGP/S/61 (1 post), APGP/EM/62 (1 post)
Salary: R243 597 per annum (OSD)
Centres: Msukalikwa, Siyabuswa, Emalahleni Hospital
Requirements: Trade Test (Plumbing). Valid driver’s licence. Experience as Tradesman Aid an advantage.
Duties: Execute plumbing maintenance. Inspect and repair facilities. Supervise and mentor staff.
Applications: PWRTrecruitSD@mpg.gov.za

26. Artisan Production Grade A: Painter

Ref No: APGP/AC/63
Salary: R243 597 per annum (OSD)
Centre: Acornhoek Cost Centre
Requirements: Trade Test (Painter). Valid driver’s licence an advantage.
Duties: Execute painting services. Inspect and repair facilities. Supervise staff.
Applications: PWRTrecruitSD@mpg.gov.za

27. Artisan Production Grade A: Electrical

Ref No: AGP/BH/64
Salary: R243 597 per annum (OSD)
Centre: Belfast Hospital
Requirements: Trade Test (Electrical). Valid driver’s licence. Experience as Tradesman Aid an advantage.
Duties: Execute electrical maintenance. Inspect and repair facilities. Compile reports. Supervise staff.
Applications: PWRTrecruitSD@mpg.gov.za

28. Admin Clerk: Transport Operations

Ref No: ACHRP/N/19
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Nkangala
Requirements: NQF 5 Higher Certificate in Public Admin/Transport Management. No work experience required.
Duties: Provide admin support to Transport Operations. Keep sectional records.
Applications: PWRTrecruitE@mpg.gov.za

29. Personnel Officer: Emalahleni

Ref No: PO/E/20
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centre: Emalahleni Cost Centre
Requirements: NQF 5 Higher Certificate in Public Admin/HR. No work experience required.
Duties: Render admin activities. Assist in coordinating functions. Coordinate property admin. Supervise staff. Advise on HR matters.
Applications: PWRTrecruitE@mpg.gov.za

30. Road Works Foreman (x9)

Ref Nos: RWF/GM/22, RWF/M/23, RWF/EM24, RWF/E/26, RWF/T HANI/27, RWF/MOR/28, RWF/E/29, RWF/E/30
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Centres: Govan Mbeki, Mashishing, Emalahleni, Dr JS Moroka, Thembisile Hani, Moretele, Umjindi, Albert Luthuli
Requirements: Grade 12 + Road Work course. Road worker experience. Valid driver’s licence.
Duties: Supervise maintenance projects. Execute safety procedures. Oversee training. Manage staff.
Applications: PWRTrecruitE@mpg.gov.za

31. Telecom Operator: Albert Luthuli 1

Ref No: TO/M/31
Salary: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
Centre: Albert Luthuli 1 Cost Centre
Requirements: Grade 12. No experience required.
Duties: Handle incoming and outgoing calls. Act as receptionist. Manage telephone system. Keep records.
Applications: PWRTrecruitE@mpg.gov.za

32. Housekeeper: Accommodation

Ref No: HKA/PR/32
Salary: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
Centre: Pilgrim’s Rest
Requirements: Grade 12. No work experience required.
Duties: Administer bookings for guesthouses. Order cleaning materials. Supervise laundry services. Keep housekeeping assets safe.
Applications: PWRTrecruitE@mpg.gov.za

33. Boiler Operator (x2)

Ref Nos: BO/MH/33 (Witbank Hospital), BO/MH/34 (Sabie Hospital)
Salary: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
Requirements: Grade 12 + Boiler Certificate. No experience required. Valid driver’s licence.
Duties: Operate boilers safely. Supervise assistants. Maintain logbooks. Apply chemicals as prescribed.
Applications: PWRTrecruitE@mpg.gov.za

34. Road Workers (x16)

Ref Nos: RW/THANI/38, RW/D/42, AS/43, RW/EM/45, MCC/EH/46, RW/MKH/48, RW/GM/50
Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
Centres: Thembisile Hani, Dipaliseng, Albert Luthuli, Emakhazeni, Mbombela, Mkhondo, Govan Mbeki
Requirements: Grade 10 (ABET). No experience required.
Duties: Patch work, bush clearing, erect signs, clean drainage, remove rubbish.
Applications: PWRTrecruitEle@mpg.gov.za

35. Road Work Operator (x3)

Ref Nos: RWO/MSUCC/51, RWO/THANI/52, RWO/MKH/53
Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
Centres: Msukaligwa, Thembisile Hani, Mkhondo
Requirements: Grade 12. No experience required.
Duties: Patch work, bush clearing, erect signs, clean drainage, remove rubbish.
Applications: PWRTrecruitEle@mpg.gov.za

36. Tradesman Aid (x6)

Ref Nos: TA/PR/65, TA/M/66, TA/T HANI/67, TA/MAL/69, TA/ST/70
Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
Centres: Pilgrim Rest, Mammetlake, Thembisile, Malamule, Steve Tshwete
Requirements: Grade 10 (ABET). No experience required.
Duties: Carry out instructions. Safekeeping of tools. Report faults to artisans.
Applications: PWRTrecruitEle@mpg.gov.za

37. Groundsman (x2)

Ref Nos: G/M/71, G/T/72
Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
Centres: Malekutu, Tonga
Requirements: Grade 10 (ABET). No experience required.
Duties: Maintain gardens and outdoor spaces. Operate gardening equipment. Apply fertilisers. Maintain tools.
Applications: PWRTrecruitEle@mpg.gov.za

38. Cleaners (x3)

Ref Nos: C/NK/75, C/THANI/74, C/EHL/75
Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
Centres: Nkangala, Thembisile Hani, Ehlanzeni
Requirements: Grade 10 (ABET). No experience required.
Duties: Clean and maintain offices, kitchens, toilets. Sweep, dust, vacuum. Empty bins. Report broken machines.
Applications: PWRTrecruitEle@mpg.gov.za

How to Apply

Submit a completed and signed Z83 form (downloadable from the DPSA website) together with a detailed CV.
Shortlisted candidates will later need to provide certified copies of qualifications.
Applications must quote the correct reference number.
Hand-delivery and postal addresses are provided in the circular.
Email applications are accepted at the addresses listed per post.

For enquiries, contact:

Ms SS Monareng: (013) 766 2004
Ms PN Mokhotla: (013) 766 6780
Mr SI Mazibuko: (013) 766 6961
Ms PI Komanisi: (013) 766 6828

Check also: Gauteng Department of Social Development Job Opportunities

The Mpumalanga Provincial Government is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Applicants are reminded to submit complete applications with the correct reference numbers before the closing date of 12 September 2025 at 12h00. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful.

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