The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport has announced 99 Road Worker vacancies for job seekers across several regions in the province. The positions are available in areas including Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Ladysmith, Estcourt, Dundee, Newcastle, Port Shepstone, Ixopo, Umzimkhulu and Matatiele.
Successful applicants will be appointed at Salary Level 03 with a salary of R170,226 per annum. Candidates with an NQF Level 1 or 2 qualification, including an ABET Level 2 certificate or equivalent, are eligible to apply. Applications close on 28 August 2026.
KZN Department of Transport Road Worker Vacancies Overview
- Employer: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
- Position: Road Worker
- Number of Posts: 99
- Salary: R170,226 per annum
- Salary Level: Level 03
- Province: KwaZulu-Natal
- Employment Type: Government
- Closing Date: 28 August 2026
- Reference Numbers: DOT 214/2026 to DOT 224/2026
Road Worker Vacancies and Reference Numbers
The 99 positions are distributed across different teams and cost centres.
Durban Region
- Blacktop Team, St Helier – Ref No: DOT 214/2026 – 1 Post
- Drainage Team, Northdene – Ref No: DOT 215/2026 – 1 Post
- Periodical Maintenance Gravel Team, Northdene – Ref No: DOT 216/2026 – 1 Post
- Grader Team, Port Shepstone South – Ref No: DOT 217/2026 – 1 Post
Pietermaritzburg Region
- Grader Team 2, Ixopo – Ref No: DOT 218/2026 – 1 Post
- Signs Team, Umzimkhulu – Ref No: DOT 219/2026 – 1 Post
- Maintenance Team, Matatiele – Ref No: DOT 220/2026 – 1 Post
Ladysmith Region
- Regional Office, Ladysmith – Ref No: DOT 221/2026 – 1 Post
- Cost Centre, Estcourt – Ref No: DOT 222/2026 – 70 Posts
- Cost Centre, Dundee – Ref No: DOT 223/2026 – 19 Posts
- Cost Centre, Newcastle – Ref No: DOT 224/2026 – 2 Posts
Estcourt has the largest number of vacancies, with 70 positions, while Dundee has 19 posts available.
Applicants must ensure that they use the correct reference number corresponding to the position and location for which they are applying.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates applying for the Road Worker positions must generally have:
- NQF Level 1 or 2 qualification.
- ABET Level 2 certificate or an equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge relevant to the duties of a Road Worker.
- Communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Numerical aptitude.
- Computer literacy.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
The vacancy information does not specify a particular number of years of previous work experience.
Responsibilities of a Road Worker
Successful candidates will perform practical road maintenance and construction activities under the relevant teams and cost centres.
Key duties may include:
- Constructing culverts and side drains.
- Erecting and maintaining steel guardrails and gabions.
- Assisting with road earthworks and layer works.
- Cleaning and maintaining roads, sidewalks and resting areas.
- Performing road surfacing and pothole patching.
- Assisting with road fencing and pipe laying.
- Setting road markings and road studs.
- Installing road signs and distance markers.
- Barricading work areas.
- Crushing road construction material.
- Clearing bushes.
- Cutting grass.
- Performing other road maintenance duties as assigned.
The position involves practical outdoor work and may require employees to perform physically demanding tasks as part of a road maintenance or construction team.
How to Apply for KZN Department of Transport Road Worker Vacancies
Applicants can apply through the KwaZulu-Natal online e-Recruitment system or submit a hardcopy application according to the instructions in the vacancy advertisement.
Online Application
Applicants should use the official KwaZulu-Natal e-Recruitment system to submit their applications.
When applying online:
- Access the KZN e-Recruitment system.
- Search for the relevant Road Worker vacancy.
- Select the position and location you wish to apply for.
- Use the correct DOT reference number.
- Complete the required application information.
- Upload the requested supporting documents.
- Review your information carefully.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
Applicants should use only one application method and should not submit the same application both online and by hard copy.
Postal Applications
Candidates submitting applications by post should quote the relevant reference number and send their applications to:
Recruitment & Selection Section
Human Resource Administration Directorate
Private Bag X9043
Pietermaritzburg
3200
Hand-Delivered Applications
Applications may also be hand-delivered to:
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House
172 Burger Street
Pietermaritzburg
Applicants should clearly indicate the relevant DOT reference number on their application.
KZN Department of Transport Road Worker Closing Date
The closing date for all 99 Road Worker vacancies is:
28 August 2026
Candidates should submit their applications as early as possible. Waiting until the final day could create problems if there are delays with online submissions, postal delivery or document preparation.
Enquiries
Applicants requiring further information can contact the relevant regional office.
Ladysmith Region
- Contact: Ms T Nkosi
- Telephone: (036) 638 4400
Pietermaritzburg Region
- Contact: Ms G Hlabisa
- Telephone: (033) 392 6600
Durban Region
- Contact: Ms S Mthethwa
- Telephone: (031) 700 2222
Important Information for Applicants
Employment equity targets may be considered when the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport fills these positions.
Applicants should therefore carefully check the requirements for their preferred Road Worker position and ensure that the correct reference number is used.
The recruitment drive provides 99 opportunities, with the largest number of positions located in Estcourt and Dundee. Additional vacancies are available in Newcastle, Ladysmith, Ixopo, Umzimkhulu, Matatiele, Port Shepstone and the Durban Metro area.
Final Thoughts
The KZN Department of Transport Road Worker vacancies provide an opportunity for suitably qualified job seekers to join the public sector and work in road maintenance and construction.
With 99 positions available and a salary of R170,226 per annum, candidates who meet the minimum NQF Level 1 or 2 requirement should consider applying. Make sure you select the appropriate location, use the correct reference number and submit your application before 28 August 2026.
