DRIVER OPERATOR (EARTHMOVING AND NON-EARTHMOVING X35 POST

EQUIPMENT) (X35 POSTS)

SALARY : R170 226 per annum (Level 03)

CENTRE : Pietermaritzburg Region:

Cost Centre: Ixopo:

Blacktop Team (Underberg) Ref No: DOT 203/2026 (X1 Post)

Betterment Team (Umzimkhulu) Ref No: DOT 204/2026 (X1 Post)

Maintenance Team (Matatiele) Ref No: DOT 205/2026 (X1 Post)

Grader Team (Umzimkhulu) Ref No: DOT 206/2026 (X1 Post)

Cost Centre, Pietermaritzburg:

Drainage/betterment Team (Cedara) Ref No: DOT 207/2026 (X1 Post)

Betterment Team (New Hanover)) Ref No: DOT 208/2026 (X1 Post)

Durban Region:

Cost Centre, Metro:

Grader Team (Inanda) Ref No: DOT 209/2026 (X1 Post)

Grader Team (Mount Edgecombe) Ref No: DOT 210/2026 (X1 Post)

Ladysmith Region:

Cost Centre, Estcourt Ref No: DOT 211/2026 (X14 Posts)

Cost Centre, Dundee Ref No: DOT 212/2026 (X11 Posts)

Cost Centre, Newcastle Ref No: DOT 213/2026 (X2 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 certificate (NQF level 2); plus a valid Driver’s Licence Code EC with

PrDP and Operating Certificate / Departmental Competency Pink card for

specialised equipment; plus Five (5) years’ driving and operating specialized

equipment experience. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:

Communication skills. Ability to read and write. Good eyesight. Teamwork.

Skills in the operation of the equipment. Physical inspection of vehicles and the

ability to interpret instructions for proper use of all controls for safe operation

of vehicles. Interpret and follow operating manuals, maintenance manuals and

service charts.

DUTIES : Perform activities in respect of operation through inter alia the following:

Operating specialized equipment; Load and offload goods/ equipment;

Inspection and maintenance of equipment and report defects; Keep log sheets

of vehicles and machineries; Application of safety and precautionary

measures; Cleaning and lubrication of machinery equipment; Grading of gravel

roads and re-ravelling/ shoulder maintenance. Render driving services,

perform activities in respect of operation through inter alia the following:

Transportation of work teams and materials / equipment; Detect and repair

minor mechanical problems on the vehicles and take steps to have it repaired

(check level and condition of oil, fuel, tyres and water); Inspection of thevehicle/ equipment and report defects; Complete vehicle logbook, trip

authorization for the vehicle.

ENQUIRIES : Ms T Nkosi (Ladysmith) Tel No: (036) 638 4400

Ms G Hlabisa (Pietermaritzburg) Tel No: (033) 392 6600

Ms S Mthethwa (Durban) Tel No: (031) 700 2222

NOTE : It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these

positions. Candidates will be subjected to practical assessment.

APPLICATIONS : Applications/Address: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the

KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres

(DOACs) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the

KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application. You

can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at

www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Please note that applicants should only use

one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online

e-Recruitment system or submit a hardcopy application as directed.

Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to:

Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate,

Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be

hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi

Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.

FOR ATTENTION : Mr B Hornsby

CLOSING DATE : 28 August 2026 (at 16h00). Applications received after the closing date and

time will not be considered.

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the NEW Application for Employment Form,

Z83 (obtainable on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies). The Z83 form

must be completed in terms of DPSA circular 03 of 2025. The completed and

signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Dates of starting and

leaving employment must be given as DD/MM/YYYY. Kindly take note that only

shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of required

documents (Where a Senior Certificate is a requirement for the post, kindly

note that a statement of results will not be accepted. Where a tertiary

qualification is required, kindly note that certificates are required, however, if a

certificate is only to be issued at a graduation in the future, the statement of

results, together with a letter from the educational institution, indicating the date

of the graduation, will be accepted) on or before the date of the interviews

following communication from Human Resources. Failure to comply with these

instructions will lead to applications being disqualified.