Road Worker

Department: Department of Roads and Transport

Directorate: Roads Maintenance and Fleet

Reference Number: REFS/056941

Job Title: General Worker:
Road Maintenance

Salary Package: R170 226 per annum (Plus Applicable Public Service Benefits)

Job Level: Level 3

Locations: Tshwane (5 Posts) | Johannesburg (5 Posts)

Closing Date: 09 November 2026

The Department of Roads and Transport plays a vital role in keeping Gauteng moving. Our provincial road network is the economic engine of South Africa, connecting communities, businesses, schools, and hospitals every single day.

Our Roads Maintenance and Fleet Directorate is responsible for maintaining thousands of kilometers of paved and gravel roads. We are currently looking for 10 energetic, dedicated, and safety-conscious Road Workers to join our operational teams in Tshwane and Johannesburg. If you take pride in practical work, enjoy working outdoors, and want to contribute directly to the safety and development of your community, this opportunity is for you.

As a Road Worker, you are on the front lines of provincial infrastructure maintenance. You will work as part of a hands-on team carrying out routine physical labor to repair, construct, and preserve Gauteng’s provincial roads and roadside infrastructure.

This role requires physical stamina, resilience, and a strong sense of teamwork. Weather conditions can vary, and projects take place across different locations in the province—meaning flexibility, reliability, and a commitment to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) are essential. Whether you are patching potholes, clearing drainage channels after heavy rain, or setting up safety cones to protect your team and motorists, your daily work directly saves lives and improves travel across Gauteng.

• Carry out physical labor for routine road construction, repairs, and resurfacing projects as scheduled by your supervisor.
• Perform pothole patching, crack sealing, surface tarring, and re-gravelling of unpaved roads.
• Assist in earthworks, ground leveling, and roadbed preparation using manual tools and department machinery.
• Construct, clear, clean, and repair road drainage infrastructure, including culverts, side drains, ditches, outlets, and concrete channels to prevent flooding.
• Clean and maintain road reserves, sidewalks, island spaces, rest areas, and surrounding public road infrastructure.
• Clear overgrown vegetation, debris, and refuse from roadways and reserves to ensure clear sightlines for drivers.

• Safely operate and maintain hand tools, small plant machinery, and specialized road maintenance equipment according to departmental safety guidelines.
• Safeguard all departmental tools, vehicles, and materials assigned to your team, ensuring items are accounted for and reporting any damage or loss immediately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work site, strictly complying with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act at all times.
• Assist with traffic accommodation duties—placing flags, warning signs, and cones to safely direct oncoming traffic around active work zones.

• Work effectively across various field locations in Gauteng. Because maintenance projects span the entire province, staff may be required to travel and stay overnight close to active construction sites when operational demands require it.

• Experience: No previous work experience is required. Complete training on safety procedures and tool operation will be provided on the job .
• Basic Skills: Ability to read and…