ROAD WORK SUPERINTENDENT

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Component: Roads Infrastructure Maintenance

Reference number: S.4/3/10/184
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Lebowakgomo
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 25 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12/ Matric and a qualification at NQF level 6 in Civil Engineering or Construction Management as recognized by SAQA. Six (6) years road work maintenance/Construction experience. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Technical Competencies: Knowledge of Artisan-related activities. Knowledge of relevant Acts and regulations. Knowledge and understanding of policy analysis, development and interpretation. Strategic capability and leadership. Problem solving and analysis. Decision making. Team leadership. Creativity. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Computer skills. People management. Planning and organizing. Conflict management.

Duties

Monitor the maintenance and repair of road surfaces on all surfaced roads such as resurfacing interval, culvert/bridge replacement, line painting, replacement of signs, grade and resurface gravel on loose top roads. Develop maintenance schedules for assets (roads, plant, equipment, etc.). Plan and prepare 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 and develop staff.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or 231 hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.

Enquiries

Ms Mothiba MM, Mr Seleka BN, Mr Maleka KJ, Mabolola DP Tel No: (015) 287 5613/5610/5611/5612.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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