Available Jobs in the Eastern Cape Government
The Eastern Cape Government has announced multiple vacancies across Provincial Treasury, Public Works and Infrastructure, and the Department of Transport. These posts range from entry-level positions to senior management roles.
All applicants must ensure they meet the minimum qualification and experience requirements before applying. Most positions close on 06 March 2026, while Transport posts close on 27 February 2026.
Provincial Treasury Vacancies
Provincial Treasury positions are based in Bhisho and focus on financial management, infrastructure performance, and systems training.
1. Assistant Director: Trainer LOGIS
EE Target: Coloured Female
Salary: R468 459 per annum (Level 9)
Location: Bhisho
Requirements:
- Degree (NQF Level 7 recognised by SAQA) in Information Systems, Financial Management or Supply Chain Management
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in LOGIS training environment at Officer Level (Level 7 or higher)
- LOGIS Train-the-Trainer certificate is an advantage
Posted: 20 February 2026
Closing Date: 06 March 2026
Apply through the official Eastern Cape Government recruitment portal.
2. Deputy Director: Municipal Infrastructure Performance Management
EE Target: African Male
Salary: R896 436 per annum (Level 11, all-inclusive)
Location: Bhisho
Requirements:
- Degree (NQF Level 7 recognised by SAQA) in Civil Engineering
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Municipal Infrastructure Delivery
- 3 years at Assistant Director level
- Valid driver’s licence
- ECSA registration as Engineer/Technologist/Technician is an advantage
Posted: 20 February 2026
Closing Date: 06 March 2026
Applications must be submitted before the closing date to be considered.
Public Works and Infrastructure Vacancies
The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is recruiting across multiple towns including Bhisho, Mthatha, East London, Queenstown, Mount Ayliff, Aliwal North and Gqeberha.
Entry Level Positions (No Experience Required)
These posts require a National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification:
- HR Clerk: Recruitment and Selection (Queenstown, Bhisho) – R228 321 per annum (Level 5)
- HR Clerk: Conditions of Service (Mount Ayliff, Mthatha, Bhisho) – R228 321 per annum (Level 5)
- Admin Clerk: District Coordination (Aliwal North) – R228 321 per annum (Level 5)
- Admin Clerk: Capital Works (Gqeberha) – R228 321 per annum (Level 5)
- SCM Clerk (Mount Ayliff) – R228 321 per annum (Level 5)
- Registry Clerk (Queenstown) – R228 321 per annum (Level 5)
- Cleaner: Facilities and Operations x2 (Mount Ayliff) – R138 486 per annum (Level 2)
All above positions close on 06 March 2026.
Artisan and Technical Posts
- Artisan Electrical Grade A (Mthatha) – R243 597 per annum
- Artisan Painting Grade A (Queenstown, East London, Mthatha) – R243 597 per annum
- Artisan Bricklaying Grade A (Mthatha) – R243 597 per annum
- Artisan Carpentry Grade A (East London, Mthatha) – R243 597 per annum
- Artisan Foreman (East London) – R382 047 per annum
- Chief Artisan (Queenstown) – R480 261 per annum
- Chief Works Inspector: Electrical x2 (East London) – R397 116 per annum
All artisan posts require appropriate Trade Test Certificates and valid driver’s licences. Closing date is 06 March 2026.
Senior and Professional Posts
- Construction Project Manager: Capital Works (Mthatha) – R879 342 per annum
- Professional Engineer Production (Bhisho) – R879 342 per annum
- Control Architectural Technologist (Bhisho) – R933 396 per annum
- Chief Engineer: Infrastructure Delivery (Bhisho) – R1 266 450 per annum
- Chief Director: Financial Management (Bhisho) – R1 494 900 per annum
- Deputy Director: Admin Support and Coordination (Bhisho) – R896 436 per annum
- Legal Admin Officer (MR1) (Bhisho) – R252 855 per annum
Professional registration with ECSA, SACPCMP or SACAP is compulsory where specified. All close on 06 March 2026.
Department of Transport Vacancies
The Eastern Cape Department of Transport is recruiting across districts including Amathole, Alfred Nzo, Chris Hani, OR Tambo, Sarah Baartman and Joe Gqabi.
Most Transport vacancies close on 27 February 2026.
Entry Level Posts
- General Worker x3 (Alfred Nzo, Amathole) – R138 486 to R163 131
- Road Worker x3 (Amathole, Alfred Nzo) – R163 680 to R192 810
- Data Capturer (Multiple districts) – R193 359 to R227 766
- Admin Clerk (Production) – Multiple districts – R228 321 to R268 950
- Registry Clerk (Production) – Multiple districts – R228 321 to R268 950
- Secretary – Head Office KWT and Makanda – R228 321 to R268 950
Minimum requirement is National Senior Certificate or ABET Level 2 depending on the post.
Supervisory and Specialist Posts
- Finance Clerk (Supervisor) – Head Office KWT, Makhanda – R325 101 to R382 959
- HR Clerk (Supervisor) x2 – Chris Hani – R325 101 to R382 959
- SCM Clerk (Supervisor) – Joe Gqabi, Head Office KWT – R325 101 to R382 959
- Chief Provincial Inspector – Joe Gqabi, Sarah Baartman – R582 444 to R686 091
- Provincial Inspector x133 (12-month contract) – Head Office KWT – R269 499 to R317 463
- Provincial Inspector (District-based posts) – R269 499 to R317 463
- Driver (Chris Hani) – R163 680 to R192 810
Traffic-related posts require a Basic Traffic Diploma, relevant law enforcement experience, and a valid driver’s licence.
Important Application Information
Applicants must:
- Meet the specified minimum qualifications
- Submit applications before the stated closing date
- Ensure supporting documents are certified where required
- Apply via the official Eastern Cape Government recruitment channels
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
For full details and application procedures, visit the official Eastern Cape Government website and navigate to the vacancies section under the relevant department.
