POST 02/153: ROAD WORK FOREMAN (9 POSTS)
SALARY: R216,417 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE:
Durban Region (3 Posts):
- Cost Centre: Metro: Zibambele Metro – Ref No: DOT 44/2025 (2 Posts)
- Cost Centre: Stanger: KZ292/293 Team 4 – Ref No: DOT 45/2025 (1 Post)
Ladysmith Region (3 Posts):
- Cost Centre: Dundee: KZ245 Team 2 – Ref No: DOT 46/2025 (1 Post)
- Cost Centre: Estcourt:
- KZ232/233 Team 3 – Ref No: DOT 47/2025 (1 Post)
- KZ235 Team 2 – Ref No: DOT 48/2025 (1 Post)
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg (3 Posts):
- Maintenance Training Division: Ref No: DOT 49/2025 (3 Posts)
Requirements:
- NQF Level 3 (Grade 11) or a National Certificate in Construction.
- Minimum of 3 years of road work maintenance experience.
- A valid driver’s license (minimum Code B).
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:
- Familiarity with maintenance manuals, safety regulations, and costing systems.
- Understanding of weekly work and plant returns.
- Knowledge of service delivery programs and departmental reporting structures.
- Knowledge of Public Sector policies, procedures, and disciplinary protocols.
- Planning, organizational, problem-solving, and supervisory skills.
- Strong communication and numeracy skills.
- Proficiency in computer use.
- Attributes: Responsible, punctual, conscientious, receptive to ideas, empathetic, culturally aware, and a team player.
Duties:
- Road Construction and Maintenance:
- Construct culverts, side drains, road earth, and layer works.
- Erect and maintain steel guardrails, gabions, road fences, and pipes.
- Perform surfacing, pothole patching, verge maintenance, and road cleaning.
- Set road markings/signs, install road signs, and barricade work areas.
- Supervision of Activities:
- Ensure safety and precautionary measures are applied.
- Conduct inspections and control tools, supplies, and equipment.
- Allocate tasks, oversee performance, and maintain equipment.
- Coordinate the blading program and manage traffic accommodation.
Enquiries:
- Mrs. MS Hlela (Empangeni): Tel: (035) 787 1442
- Ms. N Sibiya (Ladysmith): Tel: (034) 312 3017 / 3942
- Ms. SA Afrika (Durban): Tel: (031) 700 2222
Applications:
- Hand Deliver to:
Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg. - Courier to:
Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. - Online Applications:
Use the KZN e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.
For Attention: Recruitment & Selection Section
Note: The Department is committed to equity targets when filling these positions.
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