
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport invites qualified individuals to apply for various Administration Clerk positions available in several locations within the province. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic team—apply now!
- Administration Clerk (X33 Posts)
- Administrative Clerk (Production): Office Services
- Administration Clerk: Movable Assets
- Administration Clerk (Production): Occupational Health and Safety
ADMINISTRATION CLERK (X33 POSTS)
SALARY: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Provincial Regulatory Entity:
- Capturing/ Gazetting and Issuing (RA) Ref No: DOT 381/2025 (X1 Post)
- Ugu District Ref No: DOT 382/2025 (X4 Posts)
- Umkhanyakude District Ref No: DOT 383/2025 (X4 Posts)
- Ethekwini Metro Ref No: DOT 384/2025 (X9 Posts)
- King Cetshwayo District Ref No: DOT 385/2025 (X4 Posts)
- Ilembe District Ref No: DOT 386/2025 (X4 Posts)
- Uthukela District Ref No: DOT 387/2025 (X4 Posts)
- Umgungundlovu District Ref No: DOT 388/2025 (X3 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Senior Certificate/ National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 4.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:
- Knowledge of Public Service Act.
- Knowledge of E-Natis Systems.
- Knowledge of National Land Transport Act (NLTA).
- Knowledge of National Public Transport Regulator (NPTR).
- Knowledge of South African Constitution, Public Service Regulations and PFMA.
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
- Computer Literacy.
- Organisational and Planning skills.
- Good communication skills – verbal and written.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Customer Care skills.
- The ideal candidate should have ethical behaviour (Honesty and Loyalty), be responsible, punctual, conscientious, flexible, receptive to suggestions and ideas, be a team player, be accurate, be neat and tidy and comply with the Code of Conduct.
DUTIES:
- Provide licensing, permit and registration services (service desk / bulk application).
- Provide back office administrative services.
- Provide customer care support services.
- Provide financial administration support services in the component.
ENQUIRIES: Ms S Makhathini Tel No: (033) 355 0471
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATIONS: Please note applications can be hand delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, or couriered via postal services to Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X 9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.
FOR ATTENTION: Mr B Hornsby
NOTE: It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions.
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (PRODUCTION): OFFICE SERVICES
REFERENCE NUMBER: DOT 389/2025
Corporate Support Services Directorate
SALARY: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Senior Certificate/ National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 4
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:
- Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics.
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
- Knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environment.
- Computer literacy.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Language skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal relations skills.
- Flexibility skills.
- Teamwork skills.
- The ideal candidate should be honest, reliable, innovative, creative, have the ability to work under pressure, work individually and as part of a team, maintain confidentiality, interpersonal relations, trustworthiness, loyalty, friendly disposition, efficient and responsible.
DUTIES:
- Render general clerical support services.
- Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component.
- Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component.
- Provide financial administration support services in the component.
ENQUIRIES: Ms S Simelane Tel No: (033) 355 8627
APPLICATIONS: Please note applications can be hand delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, or couriered via postal services to Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X 9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.
FOR ATTENTION: Mr B Hornsby
NOTE: It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position.
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: MOVABLE ASSETS (X1 POST)
REFERENCE NUMBER: DOT 390/2025
Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement. Applicants who applied previously and who still wish to be considered are at liberty to re-apply.
SALARY: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Senior Certificate/ National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 4, plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum code B).
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:
- Knowledge of basic asset management duties and practices.
- Knowledge and understanding of basic legislative framework governing the Public Service (PFMA and Treasury Regulations).
- Knowledge of basic work procedures in terms of the working environment.
- Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (BAS and Hardcat).
- Basic Accounting/ Numeracy skills.
- Have the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics.
- Computer Literacy (Excel/ Access).
- Flexibility and teamwork skills.
- Good Interpersonal relations skills.
- Computer skills (Financial Systems).
- Planning and organization skills.
- Language skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, receptive to ideas and suggestions, a high performer, confident, accurate reliable, open, honest, creative, innovative and detail orientated.
- He/she must be a self-starter and team player, demonstrate willingness to learn and interest in Asset Management field, must have strong work ethic- with the sense of urgency to get the right things done and must be capable of working under deadline pressures.
DUTIES: Reconcile Departmental Movable Assets and BAS. Capture movements of Movable Assets into FAR. Verify the Departmental Movable Assets in terms of the Departmental Policy. Dispose obsolete and redundant Movable Assets in terms of the Departmental Policy. Render theft and losses.
ENQUIRIES: Mr S Tom Tel No: (033) 355 8643
APPLICATIONS: Please note applications can be hand delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, or couriered via postal services to Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X 9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.
FOR ATTENTION: Mr B Hornsby
NOTE: It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position.
ADMINISTRATION CLERK (PRODUCTION): OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (X2 POSTS)
REFERENCE NUMBER: DOT 391/2025
Human Resource Administration Directorate
SALARY: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Senior Certificate / National Certificate (Vocational) NQF Level 4; plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum Code B).
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:
- Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collect statistics.
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
- Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment.
- Computer skills.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Language skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal relations skills.
- Flexibility and teamwork skills.
- The ideal candidate should be honest, reliable, must be innovative/creative, have the ability to work under pressure, work individually and part of a team, and to maintain confidentiality.
- He/she must also be trustworthy, loyal, have a friendly disposition and be efficient and responsible.
DUTIES: Render general clerical support services. Provide Supply Chain clerical support services within the component. Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component. Provide financial administration support services in the component.
ENQUIRIES: Mr N Zondi Tel No: (033) 355 8653
APPLICATIONS: Please note applications can be hand delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, or couriered via postal services to Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate, Private Bag X 9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.
FOR ATTENTION: Mr B Hornsby
NOTE: It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions.
CLOSING DATE: 29 September 2025 (at 16h00). Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
APPLICATIONS: 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.
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 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. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted for each post applied for.
Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders must provide a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits if shortlisted for an interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such if shortlisted for an interview. Under no circumstances will faxed applications be accepted. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged due to the volume of applications, and should you not receive an invitation to attend an interview within three (3) months of the closing date applicants should assume that their application was unsuccessful.
Please note that where experience is a requirement for the post, the successful candidate will be required to submit documentary proof of such work experience prior to assuming duty. A personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification) will be conducted prior to employment. Prior to appointment being made to an SMS post, the appointee must have completed the pre-entry certificate and must be in possession of such prior to taking up the post.
The Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours. Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/.
All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. The Department of Transport reserves the right not to fill the advertised post(s) at any stage of the recruitment process.