ROAD WORKER

Gauteng Provincial Government; Pretoria, Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Roads and Transport in Pretoria (Gauteng) is hiring for the Roads Maintenance and Fleet Directorate. Ten posts are available across Tshwane/Johannesburg areas, with shifts and travel to sites across Gauteng.

No prior work experience is required for NQF level 1 or Abet level 4 qualification. Selected candidates will perform routine road construction, maintenance, sign installation, and road furniture upkeep, while adhering to safety standards and reporting losses.

Qualifications

• NQF level 1 or Abet level 4 certificate, no work experience required.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and write.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine road construction and maintenance per approved work programmes.
• Carry out pothole patching, crack sealing, surfacing and re-gravelling.
• Construct and maintain earthworks, culverts, drains and channels.
• Install road signs, markings, and road furniture.
• Operate tools and small plant; safeguard tools and materials.
• Travel and sleep near project sites across Gauteng.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reading and writing

Education

NQF level 1 / Abet level 4

Job description

• Directorate : Roads Maintenance and Fleet
• Number of Posts : 10

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.

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, COLOURED FEMALES, INDIAN FEMALES, WHITE FEMALES candidates. 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, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. 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. 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.

Employer : Department of Roads and Transport

Location : Tshwane (x5), (Johannesburg) (x5)

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have NQF level 1 qualification or (Abet level 4 certificate or equivalent)?

Do you have ability and willingness to work under pressure, ability to work in a team and ability to read and write?