Department of Community Safety, Roads, and Transport Road Worker Vacancies

Department of Community Safety, Roads, and Transport Road Worker Vacancies

The Free State Department of Community Safety, Roads, and Transport invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions:

Position: Road Workers (9 Posts)

• Salary: R155,148 per annum (Level 03)
• Locations:
  • Xhariep District: Trompsburg, Ref No: FS CSRT 02/08/2024 (5 Posts)
  • Motheo District: Dewetsdorp, Ref No: FS CSRT 03/08/2024 (2 Posts)
  • Thabo Mofutsanyana District: Ficksburg, Ref No: FS CSRT 04/08/2024 (2 Posts)

Requirements:

• Education: NQF level 3 (Grade 10 certificate or equivalent).
• Knowledge: Job knowledge, communication, interpersonal relations, flexibility, teamwork, accuracy, aptitude with numbers.
• Skills: Ability to read and write, good eyesight, teamwork, effective communication.

Duties:

• Support road construction and/or maintenance activities, including:
  • Constructing culverts and side drains.
  • Erecting and maintaining steel guardrails and gabions.
  • Building road earth and layer works.
  • Cleaning and maintaining roads, sidewalks, and resting areas.
  • Surfacing and pothole patching.
  • Installing road fences, pipes, and road signs.
  • Setting up road markings and barricading work areas.
  • Crushing road materials and managing allocated tools.

Enquiries: Mr. H. Du Plessis at (082) 059 9736

Position: Road Workers (Drivers) (12 Posts)

• Salary: R155,148 per annum (Level 03)
• Locations:
  • Xhariep District:
    • Rouxville, Ref No: FS CSRT 05/08/2024 (1 Post)
    • Trompsburg, Ref No: FS CSRT 06/08/2024 (2 Posts)
    • Fauresmith, Ref No: FS CSRT 07/08/2024 (1 Post)
    • Petrusburg, Ref No: FS CSRT 08/08/2024 (1 Post)
  • Motheo District:
    • Dewetsdorp, Ref No: FS CSRT 09/08/2024 (1 Post)
    • Bloemfontein, Ref No: FS CSRT 09/08/2024 (1 Post)
  • Thabo Mofutsanyana District:
    • Senekal, Ref No: FS CSRT 10/08/2024 (1 Post)
    • Bethlehem, Ref No: FS CSRT 11/08/2024 (1 Post)
    • Harrismith, Ref No: FS CSRT 12/08/2024 (1 Post)
  • Lejweleputswa District:
    • Winburg, Ref No: FS CSRT 13/08/2024 (1 Post)
    • Boshof, Ref No: FS CSRT 14/08/2024 (1 Post)

Requirements:

• Education: NQF level 3 (Grade 10 certificate or equivalent).
• Knowledge: Job knowledge, communication, interpersonal relations, flexibility, teamwork, accuracy, aptitude with numbers.
• Skills: Ability to read and write, good eyesight, teamwork, effective communication.

Duties:

• Operate and maintain road-building equipment (e.g., grader, bulldozer, front-end loader, tipper truck).
• Execute daily administrative functions and road maintenance activities.
• Adhere to prescribed quality standards and provide performance feedback.
• Monitor and evaluate progress and quality of work on-site.
• Manage inventory control and supervise resources for road maintenance.
• Maintain safety regulations and attend meetings with district personnel.

Enquiries: Mr. H. Du Plessis at (082) 059 9736

Application Details

Closing Date: 06 September 2024

Submission:

• Hand Delivery or Courier:
  • Director: HRM, Department of Community Safety, Roads, and Transport, 45 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Perm Building, Bloemfontein.
• Email: erecruitCSRT@freetrans.gov.za

Application Instructions

• Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form, available at www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa/vacancies.asp or from any Public Service Department.
• Attach a recent comprehensive CV with contactable referees.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents.
• Ensure the application form is fully completed, signed, and initialed. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
• Applications on the old Z83 form will not be considered.
• If holding foreign qualifications, include an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Non-SA citizens must submit proof of South African permanent residence when shortlisted.

Additional Notes

• Applications that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back within three months, consider your application unsuccessful.
• The Department reserves the right not to make any appointments.
• Successful candidates must enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within three months of appointment.
• All applications must be submitted by the closing date—late applications will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email