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ROAD WORK FOREMAN (X8 POSTS)

Department of Transport

Salary band

R 237 453

Closing date

28 August 2026

Reference

DOT 198/2026

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Department

Department of Transport

Location

Pietermaritzburg Region: Cost Centre, Ixopo: KZ5a1/5a2 Team 5 Ref No: DOT 197/2026) (X1 Post) Ladysmith Region: 195 Cost Centre, Newcastle Ref No: DOT 198/2026 (X3 Posts) Cost Centre, Estcourt Ref No: DOT 199/2026 (X4 Posts)

Salary

R237 453 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements

NQF Level 3 (Grade 11) / A National Certificate in Construction; plus A minimum of 3 years road work maintenance experience, plus A valid driver’s licence (Minimum Code B). Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of maintenance manuals, safety regulations and the costing system. Knowledge of general procedures. Knowledge of weekly work and plant returns. Knowledge of the service delivery programme. Knowledge of departmental reporting structure including transportation committees. Knowledge of legislation/policies and procedures pertaining to Public Sector. Knowledge of disciplinary procedures. Knowledge of EPMDS. Planning and organisational skills. Ability to learn, understand and apply. Problem solving skills. Supervisory skills. Communication skills. Numeracy skills. Computer literacy. The ideal candidate should be responsible, punctual, conscientious and receptive to suggestions and ideas. He/she should be efficient have empathy, cultural awareness and also be able to comply to code of conduct and to work as part of a team.

Duties

Support road construction and/or maintenance work through, inter alia, the following: Construction of culvert and side drains. Erect and maintain steel guardrails and gabions. Construction of road earth and layer works. Clean and maintain roads, sidewalks and resting areas (verge maintenance). Surfacing and pothole patching. Road fencing and pipe laying. Setting of rod markings/signs. Install roads signs and barricade the work area. Supervise activities in respect of road construction and/or maintenance work through inter alia the following: Application of safety and precautionary measures. Conduct Inspections. Exercise control over tools, supplies and other equipment. Allocate tasks and oversee work performance. Maintenance of equipment. Co- ordinate the blading program. Exercise control over traffic accommodation.

Enquiries

Ms G Hlabisa (Pietermaritzburg) Tel No: (033) 392 6600 Ms TP Nkosi (Ladysmith) Tel No: (036) 638 4400

Notes

It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions.

Closing Date

2026-08-28T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

  • ·NQF Level 3 (Grade 11) / A National Certificate in Construction
  • ·plus A minimum of 3 years road work maintenance experience, plus A valid driver’s licence (Minimum Code B)
  • ·Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of maintenance manuals, safety regulations and the costing system
  • ·Knowledge of general procedures
  • ·Knowledge of weekly work and plant returns
  • ·Knowledge of the service delivery programme
  • ·Knowledge of departmental reporting structure including transportation committees
  • ·Knowledge of legislation/policies and procedures pertaining to Public Sector
  • ·Knowledge of disciplinary procedures
  • ·Knowledge of EPMDS

Key Duties

  • ·Support road construction and/or maintenance work through, inter alia, the following: Construction of culvert and side drains
  • ·Erect and maintain steel guardrails and gabions
  • ·Construction of road earth and layer works
  • ·Clean and maintain roads, sidewalks and resting areas (verge maintenance)
  • ·Surfacing and pothole patching
  • ·Road fencing and pipe laying
  • ·Setting of rod markings/signs
  • ·Install roads signs and barricade the work area
  • ·Supervise activities in respect of road construction and/or maintenance work through inter alia the following: Application of safety and precautionary measures
  • ·Conduct Inspections

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  • Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
  • Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to sechele.o@dbe.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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The advertised salary band for this post is R 237 453. 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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