Road Worker (X54 Posts)

Dpsa - Circular
Gauteng
July 3, 2026
Full Time

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    July 3, 2026
  • Location
    Gauteng
  • Expiration date
    July 17, 2026
  • Experience
    Fresh
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Certificate
  • Career Level
    Others

Job Description

Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development Branch: Roads Infrastructure Salary: R170 226 per annum (Level 03) + benefits Reference: REFS/050221

Job Purpose To perform routine road construction, maintenance, and related activities across Gauteng in accordance with approved work programmes and safety standards.

Minimum Requirements

  • NQF Level 1 qualification or ABET Level 4 certificate (or equivalent)
  • No work experience required

Knowledge and Skills

  • Ability and willingness to work under pressure
  • Good communication skills (added advantage)
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Ability to read and write

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform routine road construction and maintenance activities
  • Carry out pothole patching, crack sealing, surfacing, and re-gravelling of roads
  • Construct, repair, and maintain road earthworks, culverts, side drains, stormwater drainage systems, 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 erection, repair, and maintenance of road fencing, steel guardrails, gabions, and pipe-laying works
  • Operate and maintain hand tools, small plant, and specialised equipment
  • Safeguard departmental tools, equipment, and materials
  • Maintain a clean and safe work site and comply with occupational health and safety requirements
  • Assist with traffic accommodation and other road maintenance activities

Important Note Work will be done throughout the province of Gauteng. Staff may be required to travel and sleep close to various construction sites.

Distribution of Posts

COMPLETE JOB APPLICATION

  • Ekurhuleni: X11 Posts
  • Tshwane: X10 Posts
  • West Rand: X6 Posts
  • Motsweding: X6 Posts
  • Sedibeng: X10 Posts
  • Motsweding (Johannesburg): X10 Posts
  • Capital Projects (Heidelberg): X1 Post

Enquiries Ms. M. Mashele / Mr. S. Ngcobo Tel: (011) 355-7082 / 7043

Location Note Positions are spread across Gauteng (Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, West Rand, Sedibeng, etc.). Candidates should indicate their preferred region in the application. Travel and overnight stays at construction sites may be required

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