Road Workers: The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is currently seeking to fill 19 best positions for Road Workers.
Road Workers The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is recruiting for the vacancy: Road Worker x19 posts
Closing Date: 25 March 2024
CENTRE: PIETERMARITZBURG REGION:
BETTERMENT TEAM (UMZIMKHULU) (REF. NO. DOT 89/2024)
BLACKTOP TEAM (PMBURG) (3 POSTS) (REF. NO. DOT 90/2024)
BLACKTOP TEAM (UNDERBERG) (3 POSTS) (REF. NO. DOT 91/2024)
GRADER TEAM (KOKSTAD) (REF. NO. DOT 92/2024)
GRADER TEAM (UMZIMKHULU) (REF. NO. DOT 93/2024)
SIGNS TEAM (PMBURG) (3 POSTS) (REF. NO. DOT 94/2024)
SIGNS TEAM (UNDERBERG) (2 POSTS) (REF. NO. DOT 95/2024)
BLACKTOP TEAM (CEDARVILLE) (03 POSTS) (REF. NO. DOT 96/2024)
MECHANICAL(IXOPO) (REF.NO. DOT 97/2024)
MAINTENANCE TEAM(IMPENDLE) (REF.NO. DOT 98/2024)
SALARY: R 147 036 PER ANNUM (SALARY LEVEL 03)
KINDLY NOTE THAT THESE POSTS ARE A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. APPLICANTS WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED AND WHO STILL WISH TO BE CONSIDERED ARE AT LIBERTY TO RE-APPLY.
Road Workers
Requirements
NQF Level 1 or 2 (ABET level 2 certificate or equivalent).
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Job knowledge.
Communication skills.
Interpersonal relation skills.
Flexibility.
Teamwork.
Accuracy.
Skills in the aptitude of figures.
Computer literacy.
Planning and organizing skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform routine activities in respect of road maintenance and/or construction through inter alia the following:
Construction of culvert and side drains.
Erect and maintain steel guardrails and gabions.
Construction of road earth and layer works.
Clean and maintain roads, sidewalks and resting areas.
Surfacing and porthole patching.
Read fencing and pipe laying.
Setting of road markings and studs.
Install road signs, distance markers, and barricade the work area.
Crushing of road material.
Brush clearing and grass cutting.
ENQUIRIES: Ms G Hlabisa TEL. NO.: 033 3926600
Department of Transport Applications must be submitted on the NEW Application for Employment Form, Z83 (obtainable at the bottom of this post).
HOW TO APPLY:
submit their Z83 application form and CV directly to the following email address HRRecruitment@kzntransport.gov.za (KINDLY USE REF NO OF POST IN SUBJECT LINE OF EMAIL).
Download z83 form
Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online eRecruitment system, emailing the Z83 and CV directly to the relevant epartment/entity or submit a hardcopy application as directed).
Applications may alternatively be forwarded to the: Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Practices Directorate, Department of Transport, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200OR hand delivered to the office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 in the vacancy box provided. For the personal attention of Mr B. Hornsby.
Closing date for applications is 25 March 2024 at 16h00
Duties and responsibilities for Road Workers
Road workers are responsible for ensuring the safety and smooth functioning of roads and highways. They perform a variety of duties that range from repairing potholes and cracks to constructing new roads and bridges. The job of a road worker requires a high level of physical fitness and technical expertise.
One of the primary duties of road workers is to repair and maintain existing roads. This involves filling in potholes, repairing cracks, and resurfacing roads that are worn out. Road workers also install and maintain road signs, traffic lights, and other safety features that are essential for safe driving.
In addition to maintaining existing roads, road workers are also involved in constructing new roads and bridges. This requires a thorough understanding of engineering principles, as well as the ability to operate heavy machinery and equipment. Road workers must also be skilled in reading blueprints and following detailed construction plans.
Another important responsibility of road workers is to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians. This involves setting up barricades and warning signs to alert drivers of construction zones, as well as directing traffic and maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and their colleagues.
Road workers must also be aware of environmental concerns and take steps to mitigate any impact their work may have on the surrounding ecosystem. This may involve planting trees or other vegetation to help prevent erosion, or taking measures to protect nearby bodies of water from pollution.
In conclusion, the duties and responsibilities of road workers are varied and complex. From repairing existing roads to constructing new ones, and from maintaining safety features to protecting the environment, road workers play an essential role in keeping our roads safe and functional.
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