Road Worker: Routine Maintenance Region 1 (Caledon)
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About the role
The Department of Infrastructure (Western Cape) is hiring a Road Worker: Routine Maintenance Region 1 (Caledon), based in Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R170,226 to R200,523 a year. 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, westerncape@respond.co.za Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF). Reference number to quote: DOI 154/2025 R1 Closing date: 30 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. 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
Responsibilities
- 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.
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