Road Worker

Requirements

• NQF level 1 qualification or (Abet level 4 certificate or equivalent). No work experience required.
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to read and write.

• Perform routine road construction and maintenance activities according to approved programmes and safety standards.
• Carry out pothole patching, crack sealing, surfacing and re‑graveling of roads.
• Construct, repair and maintain road earthworks, culverts, side drains, stormwater drainage systems, ditches, outlets 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 in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Safeguard departmental tools, equipment and materials issued for official duties and report any losses or defects.
• Maintain a clean and safe work site and comply with occupational health and safety requirements.
• Assist with traffic accommodation and other road maintenance activities as directed by the supervisor.
• Travel and stay near various construction sites throughout Gauteng as required.

• In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to coloured females, Indian females, white females.
• The Department aims to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the public service.

Employer :
Department of Roads and Transport

Location :
Ekurhuleni (x11), Tshwane (x10), West Rand (x6), Motsweding (x6), Sedibeng (x10), Motsweding (Johannesburg) (x10), Capital Projects (Heidelberg) (x1)

Closing Date : 17-07-2026