This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ROAD WORK SUPERINTENDENT
Department of Transport
Technology Transfer Centre Directorate, Maintenance Training
- Reference number
- DOT 145/2026
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
- Centre
- Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
A Senior Certificate / National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 4; plus An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6 or higher) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management; plus A minimum of six (6) years’ experience in a road maintenance/construction environment; plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum code B). Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Job Knowledge. Communication skills. Interpersonal relation skills. Flexibility skills. Team-work skills. Accuracy. Aptitude of figures. Computer Literacy. Planning and organisation skills. Good verbal and written communication skills.
Duties
Monitor the maintenance and repair of road surfaces on all surfaced roads such as resurfacing interval, culvert/bridge replacement, line painting, replacement of sign, grade and resurfaced gravel on loose top roads. Develop maintenance schedules for assets (roads, plant, equipment, etc). Plan and prepare a weekly/monthly site programme. Manage contracted services, project management and final inspection for capital projects. Provide technical advice on claims against the Department. Monitor and check the quality of work done by contractors/maintenance teams. Manage staff.
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 S Mngomezulu Tel No: (033) 355 8609
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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