This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ROAD WORK FOREMAN
Department of Transport
- Reference number
- DOT 198/2026
- Salary
- R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
- Centre
- Ladysmith Region: Cost Centre, Newcastle
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
NQF Level 3 (Grade 11) / A National Certificate in Construction; plus A minimum of 3 years road work maintenance experience, plus A valid driver’s licence (Minimum Code B). Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of maintenance manuals, safety regulations and the costing system. Knowledge of general procedures. Knowledge of weekly work and plant returns. Knowledge of the service delivery programme. Knowledge of departmental reporting structure including transportation committees. Knowledge of legislation/policies and procedures pertaining to Public Sector. Knowledge of disciplinary procedures. Knowledge of EPMDS. Planning and organisational skills. Ability to learn, understand and apply. Problem solving skills. Supervisory skills. Communication skills. Numeracy skills. Computer literacy. The ideal candidate should be responsible, punctual, conscientious and receptive to suggestions and ideas. He/she should be efficient have empathy, cultural awareness and also be able to comply to code of conduct and to work as part of a team.
Duties
Support road construction and/or maintenance work through, inter alia, the following: Construction of culvert and side drains. Erect and maintain steel guardrails and gabions. Construction of road earth and layer works. Clean and maintain roads, sidewalks and resting areas (verge maintenance). Surfacing and pothole patching. Road fencing and pipe laying. Setting of rod markings/signs. Install roads signs and barricade the work area. Supervise activities in respect of road construction and/or maintenance work through inter alia the following: Application of safety and precautionary measures. Conduct Inspections. Exercise control over tools, supplies and other equipment. Allocate tasks and oversee work performance. Maintenance of equipment. Co-ordinate the blading program. Exercise control over traffic accommodation.
Where to send your application
Applications/Address: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs 172 Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACs) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online e-Recruitment system or submit a hardcopy application as directed. Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to: Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. FOR ATTENTION : Mr B Hornsby
Enquiries
Ms TP Nkosi (Ladysmith)
Note
It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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