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Job Position: Road Worker x54
Location : Ekurhuleni (x11), Tshwane (x10), West Rand (x6), Motsweding (x6), Sedibeng (x10), Motsweding (Johannesburg) (x10), Capital Projects (Heidelberg) (x1)
Closing Date : 17-07-2026
Employer : Department of Roads and Transport
Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform routine road construction and maintenance activities in accordance with approved work programmes and safety standards.
- Carry out pothole patching, crack sealing, surfacing and re-gravelling 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 the 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.
- As work will be done throughout the province of Gauteng it must be noted that staff may be required to travel and sleep close to the various construction sites.
Requirements
- NQF level 1 qualification or (Abet level 4 certificate or equivalent).
- No work experience is required.
- Ability and willingness to work under pressure.
- Good communication skills will be an added advantage.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Ability to read and write.
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