
Government Road Workers for 2026
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Are you ready to contribute to South Africa’s infrastructure development? The Department of Transport is offering Road Worker positions across multiple regions, Join our team and play a crucial role in maintaining and constructing roads to improve our nation’s connectivity.
Position Details
Post Title: Road Worker
Salary: R12,929 per month (Level 03)
Reference Numbers: Vary by team and location
Minimum Requirements
- NQF Level 4 (Grade 10 and above) or (ABET Level 4 Certificate or equivalent).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility and teamwork abilities.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Basic computer literacy.
- Planning and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will engage in diverse road maintenance and construction activities, including:
- Building culverts and side drains.
- Erecting and maintaining steel guardrails and gabions.
- Performing road earth and layer works.
- Cleaning and maintaining roads, sidewalks, and resting areas.
- Surfacing roads and patching potholes.
- Setting up road markings, studs, and signs.
- Installing distance markers and barricades for work zones.
- Conducting brush clearing, grass cutting, and fencing repairs.
How to Apply
Download appication form below
Job locations and reference numbers below:
POST 38/470 / ROAD WORKER REF NO: REFS/056941 (X10 POSTS) — Gauteng: Department of Roads and Transport
SALARY
R170 226 per annum (Level 03), (plus benefits)
CENTRE
- Tshwane — X5
- (Johannesburg) — X5
REQUIREMENTS
- Academic: NQF level 1 qualification or (Abet level 4 certificate or equivalent)
- Professional registration: Not stated
- Certificate grade/level: Not stated
- Other compulsory requirement: No work experience is required; ability to read and write
HOW TO APPLY
Online: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za (Only online applications will be considered)
CLOSING DATE
06 November 2026
EHLANZENI DISTRICT – MBOMBELA COST CENTRE
NKANGALA DISTRICT – STEVE TSHWETE
NKANGALA DISTRICT (MORETELE)
GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT (MKHONDO
Gert Sibande District PIXLEY KA-SEME
ALBERT LUTHULI I
Closing date: 30 October 2026
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