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Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

Road Worker: Routine Maintenance Region 1 (Caledon)

  • Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government
  • Western Cape
  • R170k – R201k /yr
  • Trades and General Work
Closing date
Monday, 30 November 2026 21 days left
Reference
DOI 154/2025 R1
Source
DPSA · 6 Nov 2026

Requirements

Ability to read and write / Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET 2/Grade 5). Competencies: Knowledge and understanding: Building, maintenance and repair of roads. Basic communication skills;

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Reliable; Ability to work in a team.

DUTIES : Support road specialists in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads; Perform manual labour; Undertake general duties to support road specialists with the construction, maintenance and repair and cleaning of roads which may include maintenance or improvement of road surfaces, road reserves, road signs and road markings, waterways and structures and related activities;

It will be advantageous to have the following: Operating of minor construction machinery; Operating of hand tools; Civil construction activities.

How to apply

To apply, please complete an application form (Z83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: 1.

Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government jobs, 4 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); Or 2. Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek 7974, Or 3.

Email our application to, [email protected] Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF).

Enquiries

Mr T Ntomane Tel No: (021) 863 2020

Note

Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful. NB: Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preferences. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department

General note

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.

Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.