This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ROAD WORKER
Department of Transport
Branch: Roads Infrastructure
- Reference number
- REFS/050221
- Salary
- R170 226 per annum (Level 03), (plus benefits)
- Centre
- Ekurhuleni (X11 Posts) Tshwane (X10 Posts) West Rand (X6 Posts) Motsweding (X6 Posts) Sedibeng (X10 Posts) Motsweding (Johannesburg) (X10 Posts) Capital Projects (Heidelberg) (X1 Post)
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
NQF level 1 qualification or (Abet level 4 certificate or equivalent). No work experience is required. Knowledge and Skills: Ability and willingness to work under pressure. Good communication skills will be an added advantage. Ability to work in a team. Ability to read and write.
Duties
Perform routine road construction and maintenance activities in accordance with approved work programmes and safety standards. Carry out pothole patching, crack sealing, surfacing and re-gravelling of roads. Construct, repair and maintain road earthworks, culverts, side drains, stormwater drainage systems, ditches, outlets and concrete channels. Clean and maintain road reserves, sidewalks, drainage structures, rest areas and other road infrastructure. Install, replace, repair and clean road traffic signs, road markings, delineators and other road furniture. Assist with the erection, repair and maintenance of road fencing, steel guardrails, gabions and pipe-laying works. Operate and maintain hand tools, small plant and specialised equipment in accordance with departmental procedures. Safeguard departmental tools, equipment and materials issued for official duties and report any losses or defects. Maintain a clean and safe work site and comply with occupational health and safety requirements. Assist with traffic accommodation and other road maintenance activities as directed by the supervisor. As work will be done throughout the province of Gauteng it must be noted that staff may be required to travel and sleep close to the various construction sites.
Where to send your application
To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za For general enquiries please contact Human Resource Tel No: (011) 355-7082/7043. Only online applications will be considered.
Enquiries
Ms. M. Mashele/ Mr. S. Ngcobo Tel No: (011) 355-7082/7043
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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