The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport has announced 99 Road Worker vacancies for suitably qualified applicants across different regions in the province. The positions are available at Salary Level 03, with a salary of R170,226 per annum.
These opportunities are suitable for applicants who have NQF Level 1 or Level 2, including an ABET Level 2 certificate or equivalent qualification. Successful candidates will perform various road construction, maintenance, cleaning, drainage, signage, grass-cutting and related duties.
Road Worker Vacancies – KwaZulu-Natal
| Region / Cost Centre | Posts |
|---|---|
| Durban Region – Cost Centre, Metro | 1 |
| Durban Region – Cost Centre, Metro | 1 |
| Durban Region – Cost Centre, Metro | 1 |
| Durban Region – Cost Centre, Port Shepstone | 1 |
| Pietermaritzburg Region – Cost Centre, Ixopo | 1 |
| Pietermaritzburg Region – Cost Centre, Ixopo | 1 |
| Pietermaritzburg Region – Cost Centre, Ixopo | 1 |
| Ladysmith Region | 1 |
| Ladysmith Region – Cost Centre | 70 |
| Ladysmith Region – Cost Centre | 19 |
| Ladysmith Region – Cost Centre | 2 |
| Total | 99 |
Road Worker Salary
The successful candidates will be appointed as Road Workers at Salary Level 03. Salary: R170,226 per annum The advertised positions are distributed across the Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Ladysmith regions, with the largest number of vacancies available at Estcourt (70 posts) and Dundee (19 posts).
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- NQF Level 1 or Level 2 qualification
- ABET Level 2 certificate or equivalent qualification
Skills and Competencies
The Department is looking for candidates with the following skills and competencies:
- Job knowledge
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal relationship skills
- Flexibility
- Teamwork
- Accuracy
- Aptitude for figures
- Computer literacy
- Planning and organising skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Road Worker Duties
Successful candidates will be responsible for performing routine activities related to road maintenance and construction. Duties may include:
- Constructing culverts and side drains
- Erecting and maintaining steel guardrails and gabions
- Constructing road earthworks and layer works
- Cleaning and maintaining roads, sidewalks and resting areas
- Carrying out surfacing and pothole patching
- Reading and installing fencing and pipes
- Setting road markings and road studs
- Installing road signs and distance markers
- Barricading work areas
- Crushing road construction materials
- Clearing bushes
- Cutting grass and maintaining road reserves
- Performing other routine road maintenance and construction activities as required
Where Are the Road Worker Jobs Located?
The vacancies are available in several areas of KwaZulu-Natal, including:
- Durban
- St Helier
- Northdene
- Port Shepstone South
- Ixopo
- Umzimkhulu
- Matatiele
- Ladysmith
- Estcourt
- Dundee
- Newcastle
Applicants should carefully check the reference number and location of the post they wish to apply for.
How to Apply for Road Worker Jobs
Applicants are encouraged to apply through the KwaZulu-Natal online e-Recruitment system. Online applications can be submitted through the official KZN e-Recruitment platform: www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
Applicants may also visit a Designated Online Application Centre (DOAC) where staff can assist with applications on the KZN online e-Recruitment system or with submitting a hardcopy application. Applicants must use only one application method for each post: either the online e-Recruitment system or the prescribed hardcopy application process.
Hardcopy Applications
Applications may be forwarded to:
Recruitment & Selection Section
Human Resource Administration Directorate
Private Bag X9043
Pietermaritzburg
3200
Alternatively, applications may be hand-delivered to:
Office of the Department of Transport
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House
172 Burger Street
Pietermaritzburg
For Attention: Mr B Hornsby
Application Form Requirements
Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DPSA vacancies website.
- The completed and signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV.
- Applicants must ensure that employment dates on the CV are provided in the required DD/MM/YYYY format.
- Applicants applying for more than one position must submit a separate application for each post, quoting the relevant reference number.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their qualifications and other supporting documents. These documents will be requested before or during the interview process.
- Applicants with foreign qualifications must have their qualifications evaluated by SAQA and provide proof of the evaluation if shortlisted.
- Faxed applications will not be accepted.
Closing Date
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00 Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive an invitation to attend an interview within three months after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.
Enquiries
For enquiries about the vacancies, applicants can contact the relevant officials:
Ladysmith:
Ms T Nkosi
Tel: (036) 638 4400
Pietermaritzburg:
Ms G Hlabisa
Tel: (033) 392 6600
Durban:
Ms S Mthethwa
Tel: (031) 700 2222
Important Application Information
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport states that it is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and intends to consider equity targets when filling these positions. Persons with disabilities and other designated groups are encouraged to apply. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to suitability checks, which can include verification of qualifications, employment history, citizenship, criminal records and other relevant checks. The Department also reserves the right not to fill the advertised posts at any stage of the recruitment process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Road Worker vacancies are available?
There are 99 Road Worker posts available across various locations in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the Road Worker salary?
The salary is R170,226 per annum, at Salary Level 03.
What qualification is required?
Applicants require NQF Level 1 or 2, including an ABET Level 2 certificate or equivalent qualification.
When is the closing date?
Applications close on 28 August 2026 at 16:00.
Where can I apply?
Applicants can apply through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or follow the prescribed hardcopy application process.
Which location has the most vacancies?
Estcourt has the largest number, with 70 Road Worker posts, followed by Dundee with 19 posts.
Final Note
These 99 Road Worker vacancies provide an opportunity for suitably qualified candidates with entry-level qualifications to join the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport. Applicants should carefully select the position and reference number that matches their preferred location and submit a complete application before the 28 August 2026 deadline.
Official Application Portal: www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
