ROAD WORKER (X99 POSTS)

Department: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
Salary: R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
Location: Various centres across KwaZulu-Natal

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is inviting applications for 99 Road Worker positions across several regions and cost centres. Successful candidates will assist with road construction, maintenance and related infrastructure activities.

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Available Positions

Durban Region

Cost Centre: Metro

• Blacktop Team – St Helier
  Ref No: DOT 214/2026 – 1 Post
• Drainage Team – Northdene
  Ref No: DOT 215/2026 – 1 Post
• Periodical Maintenance Gravel Team – Northdene
  Ref No: DOT 216/2026 – 1 Post

Cost Centre: Port Shepstone

• Grader Team – Port Shepstone South
  Ref No: DOT 217/2026 – 1 Post

Pietermaritzburg Region

Cost Centre: Ixopo

• Grader Team 2 – Ixopo
  Ref No: DOT 218/2026 – 1 Post
• Signs Team – Umzimkhulu
  Ref No: DOT 219/2026 – 1 Post
• Maintenance Team – Matatiele
  Ref No: DOT 220/2026 – 1 Post

Ladysmith Region

• Regional Office – Ladysmith
  Ref No: DOT 221/2026 – 1 Post
• Cost Centre – Estcourt
  Ref No: DOT 222/2026 – 70 Posts
• Cost Centre – Dundee
  Ref No: DOT 223/2026 – 19 Posts
• Cost Centre – Newcastle
  Ref No: DOT 224/2026 – 2 Posts

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• NQF Level 1 or NQF Level 2
• An ABET Level 2 certificate or equivalent qualification

Required Skills and Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Knowledge of basic job-related activities
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Flexibility and willingness to work in different environments
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Basic numerical aptitude
• Computer literacy
• Planning and organising abilities
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Successful candidates will perform routine activities related to road construction and maintenance. Duties may include:

• Constructing culverts and side drains
• Installing and maintaining steel guardrails and gabions
• Performing road earthworks and layer works
• Cleaning and maintaining roads, sidewalks and rest areas
• Carrying out road surfacing and pothole repairs
• Fencing and pipe-laying activities
• Applying road markings and installing road studs
• Installing road signs and distance markers
• Setting up barricades and securing roadwork areas
• Crushing and preparing road construction materials
• Clearing bushes and vegetation
• Cutting grass along road infrastructure
• Assisting with general road maintenance and construction activities

Enquiries

For additional information regarding the positions, applicants can contact the relevant officials:

Ladysmith Region:
Ms T Nkosi
Tel: (036) 638 4400

Pietermaritzburg Region:
Ms G Hlabisa
Tel: (033) 392 6600

Durban Region:
Ms S Mthethwa
Tel: (031) 700 2222

Important Notice

The Department has indicated that employment equity targets will be taken into consideration when filling these positions.

Applicants should carefully check the official vacancy circular for the complete application procedure, closing date, required documents and conditions of service before applying.

Job Summary

This opportunity may suit candidates looking to build experience in road construction, infrastructure maintenance and public-sector operations.

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