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Department of Transport
Salary band
R 170 226
Closing date
28 August 2026
Reference
DOT 203/2026
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Department
Department of Transport
Location
Pietermaritzburg Region: Cost Centre: Ixopo: Blacktop Team (Underberg) Ref No: DOT 203/2026 (X1 Post) Betterment Team (Umzimkhulu) Ref No: DOT 204/2026 (X 1 Post) Maintenance Team (Matatiele) Ref No: DOT 205/2026 (X1 Post) Grader Team (Umzimkhulu) Ref No: DOT 206/2026 (X1 Post) Cost Centre, Pietermaritzburg: Drainage/betterment Team (Cedara) Ref No: DOT 207/2026 (X1 Post) Betterment Team (New Hanover)) Ref No: DOT 208/2026 (X1 Post) Durban Region: Cost Centre, Metro: Grader Team (Inanda) Ref No: DOT 209/2026 (X1 Post) Grader Team (Mount Edgecombe) Ref No: DOT 210/2026 (X1 Post) Ladysmith Region: Cost Centre, Estcourt Ref No: DOT 211/2026 (X14 Posts) Cost Centre, Dundee Ref No: DOT 212/2026 (X11 Posts) Cost Centre, Newcastle Ref No: DOT 213/2026 (X2 Posts)
Salary
R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
Requirements
Grade 10 certificate (NQF level 2); plus a valid Driver’s Licence Code EC with PrDP and Operating Certificate / Departmental Competency Pink card for specialised equipment; plus Five (5) years’ driving and operating specialized equipment experience. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Communication skills. Ability to read and write. Good eyesight. Teamwork. Skills in the operation of the equipment. Physical inspection of vehicles and the ability to interpret instructions for proper use of all controls for safe operation of vehicles. Interpret and follow operating manuals, maintenance manuals and service charts.
Duties
Perform activities in respect of operation through inter alia the following: Operating specialized equipment; Load and offload goods/ equipment; Inspection and maintenance of equipment and report defects; Keep log sheets of vehicles and machineries; Application of safety and precautionary measures; Cleaning and lubrication of machinery equipment; Grading of gravel roads and re-ravelling/ shoulder maintenance. Render driving services, perform activities in respect of operation through inter alia the following: Transportation of work teams and materials / equipment; Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicles and take steps to have it repaired (check level and condition of oil, fuel, tyres and water); Inspection of the 197 vehicle/ equipment and report defects; Complete vehicle logbook, trip authorization for the vehicle.
Enquiries
Ms T Nkosi (Ladysmith) Tel No: (036) 638 4400 Ms G Hlabisa (Pietermaritzburg) Tel No: (033) 392 6600 Ms S Mthethwa (Durban) Tel No: (031) 700 2222
Notes
It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions. Candidates will be subjected to practical assessment.
Closing Date
2026-08-28T23:59:00+02:00
Driving and logistics roles are advertised consistently across South Africa in both the public and private sectors. Government departments require drivers for official vehicles and the private sector has significant demand in distribution, e-commerce, and freight. Professional driving permits (PrDPs) are required for operators of goods vehicles, public transport vehicles, and vehicles carrying dangerous goods.
This vacancy is within Department of Transport. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 170 226. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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