The Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport is inviting suitable qualified applicants to apply for x16 Full time Road Worker vacancies.
Closing date for applications: 19 September 2025
x16 Full time Road Worker vacancies at Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport
- ROAD WORKERS (X16 POSTS)
- SALARY: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
- CENTRE: Thembisile Hani Cost Centre Ref No: RW/THANI/38 (X4 Posts)
Dipaliseng Cost Centre Ref No: RW/D/42 (X4 Posts)
Albert Lithuli Cost Centre Ref No: AS/43 (X1 Post)
Emakhazeni Cost Centre Ref No: RW/EM/45 (X2 Posts)
Mbombela Cost Centre Ref No: MCC/EH/46 (X1 Post)
Mkhondo Cost Centre Ref: RW/MKH/48 (X2 Posts)
Goven Mbeki Cost Centre Ref No: RW/GM/50 (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 10 (ABET) Certificate with no work experience.
- Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of occupational health and safety. Listening and communication skills. Good interpersonal relations.
- Salary: R155,148 per annum (Level 03)
- Minimum Qualification: Junior Certificate (Grade 9 or equivalent)
Duties and Responsibilities:
According to the vacancy announcement, successful candidates will be expected to:
- Perform routine maintenance on both paved and unpaved roads.
- Maintain or repair road furniture such as guardrails and signage.
- Plan and execute road maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Handle administrative duties, which include maintaining log sheets, managing staff leave forms, and other routine documentation.
- Collaborate and work effectively as part of a team to complete road maintenance projects.
Similar Role for Additional Context – Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure
While not specifically for the Northern Cape, the Limpopo description provides a useful parallel and more granular breakdown of the duties expected:
- Road Construction & Maintenance:
- Building culverts and side drains to manage stormwater and prevent erosion.
- Erecting and maintaining guardrails and gabions for road safety.
- Performing earthworks and layering for road foundations.
- Cleaning and Upkeep:
- Cleaning roads, sidewalks, and rest areas.
- Clearing vegetation such as brush and trimming grass adjacent to roadways.
- Repair & Surfacing:
- Pothole patching, resurfacing, installing road markings, signage, barricades, and distance markers.
- Other Functions:
- Fence and pipe laying along roads.
- Operation or handling of materials for road construction.
- DUTIES:
- Render patch work, bush clearing, erect road signs, clean drainage and remove rubbish on the road.
- Execute any activities that will relate to any road maintenance as and when required.
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Quick Comparison
| Category | Northern Cape (x16 Posts) | Limpopo Example |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifications | Grade 9 or equivalent (Junior Certificate) | NQF Level 1 or 2 (ABET Level 2) |
| Core Duties | Maintenance, planning, admin, team collaboration | Roadworks, cleaning, repair, safety features |
| Administrative Tasks | Log sheets, leave forms | Not explicitly detailed (focus is on physical tasks) |
| Planning & Coordination | Emphasized | Implied via task execution and safety compliance |
| Scope of Work | General maintenance + documentation coordination | Detailed breakdown of construction and maintenance tasks |
Summary
The x16 Road Worker positions focus on a blend of physical maintenance tasks and essential administrative responsibilities—requiring candidates who are both hands-on and organized. You’ll be expected to maintain road infrastructure, ensure safety features, manage basic records, and work closely as a team player to ensure smooth operations.
ENQUIRIES: Ms PI Komanisi Tel No: (013) 766 6828
APPLICATIONS:
- Email application to: PWRTrecruitEle@mpg.gov.za
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