Road Worker Jobs 2026 at Department of Transport (32 Posts)
The Department of Transport KwaZulu-Natal is inviting applications for Road Worker Jobs 2026 with 32 available positions in the Empangeni Region. This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to start a career in road maintenance and construction with a government department.The Provincial Administration of KwaZulu-Natal is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants to apply through the official recruitment system or submit a manual application.
Position Details
- Position: Road Worker (X32 Posts)
- Department: Department of Transport KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
- Location: Empangeni Region, KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing Date: 06 May 2026 (16:00)
CENTRES
Cost Centre: Vryheid
- Maintenance Team (Magudu) – Ref No: DOT 111 /2026 (X6 Posts)
- Maintenance Team (Belgrade) – Ref No: DOT 112 /2026 (X4 Posts)
- Maintenance Team (Pongola) – Ref No: DOT 113 /2026 (X1 Post)
- Maintenance Team (Paulpietersburg) – Ref No: DOT 114 /2026 (X6 Posts)
- Maintenance Team (Gluckstadt) – Ref No: DOT 115 /2026 (X2 Posts)
- Betterment Team (Pongola) – Ref No: DOT 116 /2026 (X1 Post)
- Blacktop Team (Paulpietersburg) – Ref No: DOT 117 /2026 (X1 Post)
- Grader Team 2 (Paulpietersburg) – Ref No: DOT 118 /2026 (X1 Post)
- Signs Team (Vryheid) – Ref No: DOT 119 /2026 (X3 Posts)
- Blacktop Team (Vryheid) – Ref No: DOT 120 /2026 (X3 Posts)
- Grader Team 2 (Vryheid) – Ref No: DOT 121 /2026 (X1 Post)
- Grader Team (Emondlo) – Ref No: DOT 122 /2026 (X1 Post)
- Mechanical (Vryheid) – Ref No: DOT 123 /2026 (X1 Post)
Cost Centre: Hluhluwe
- Signs Team (Hluhluwe) – Ref No: DOT 124 /2026 (X1 Post)
Requirements
To apply for these Road Worker Jobs 2026, you must have:
- NQF Level 1 or 2 (ABET Level 2 certificate or equivalent)
Skills Required
Candidates applying for Road Worker Jobs 2026 should have:
- Basic job knowledge
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Flexibility and accuracy
- Basic numerical skills
- Computer literacy
- Planning and organising skills
- Good verbal and written communication
Key Responsibilities
In these Road Worker Jobs 2026, your duties will include:
- Performing road maintenance and construction work
- Building culverts and side drains
- Installing and maintaining guardrails and gabions
- Road earthworks and layer works
- Cleaning roads, sidewalks, and rest areas
- Pothole patching and surfacing
- Fencing and pipe laying
- Road markings and stud installation
- Installing road signs and barricades
- Crushing road materials
- Grass cutting and bush clearing
Why Apply
- No experience required, entry-level opportunity
- Stable government salary and benefits
- Multiple posts available across different teams
- Gain practical skills in road construction and maintenance
- Opportunity to work in the public sector
Important Notes
- Apply using only one method (online or hardcopy)
- Late applications will not be accepted
- Use the official Z83 application form
- Hluhluwe Signs Team post is re-advertised
- Employment Equity principles will apply
How to Apply
To apply for these Road Worker Jobs 2026, you can:
- Apply online through the KZN e-Recruitment system.Apply Here
- Hand delivery: Submit your application at Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg
- Postal : Send your application to Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
Enquiries:
- Ms S Hlela: (035) 787 1442
- Ms G Hlabisa: (033) 392 6600
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