Job 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.
What is the Salary
R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
Location
Pietermaritzburg Region (X3
How to Apply
Ms S Hlela (Empangeni) Tel No: (035) 787 1442 Ms G Hlabisa (Pietermaritzburg) Tel No: (033) 392 6600
Please
Apply Before:
5/8/2026
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Additional Information
It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions. 176