Road Worker

As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 340 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 38/470: ROAD WORKER REF NO: REFS/056941 (X10 POSTS)
SALARY: R170 226 per annum (Level 03), (plus benefits)
CENTRE: Tshwane (X5 Posts) (Johannesburg) (X5 Posts)
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.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. M. Mashele Tel No: (011) 355 -7082)/ Mr. S. Ngcobo Tel No: (011) 355 – 7495
APPLICATIONS: To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355- 7175/7521.Only online applications will be considered
NOTE: Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification, you are encouraged to upload the initialled and signed Z83. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities, Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Females candidates.
CLOSING DATE: 06 November 2026