Department of Public Works Vacancies 2026 – Grade 10 Jobs Available Now

Mpumalanga Department of Public Works

Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport Vacancies 2026

Driver Messenger, Road Workers, Road Operator, Tradesman Aid and Cleaner Posts Available

The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for multiple entry-level government vacancies across various districts in Mpumalanga Province. These opportunities are ideal for candidates with a Grade 10 qualification, including applicants with no previous work experience for several positions.

These vacancies fall within the Public Service employment framework and aim to strengthen service delivery in infrastructure maintenance, administration support, transport services, and facilities operations across the province. Applicants who meet the requirements are encouraged to submit applications before the closing date.

Available Positions

The department is currently recruiting for the following posts:

  • Driver / Messenger (X2 Posts)
  • Road Workers (X63 Posts)
  • Road Operator (X10 Posts)
  • Tradesman Aid (X5 Posts)
  • Cleaner (X1 Post)
DRIVER / MESSENGER (X2 POSTS) – REFERENCES
  • DM/HRPA/NK/51 – HRP&A: Nkangala District
  • DM/FM/HO/52 – Fleet Management: Head Office

ROAD WORKERS (X63 POSTS) – REFERENCES
  • RW/THANI/57 – Thembisile Hani (X1)
  • RW/DM/59 – Dr. JS Moroka (X4)
  • RW/ST/61 – Steve Tshwete (X2)
  • RW/VK/63 – Victor Khanye (X2)
  • RW/EM/64 – Emakhazeni (X1)
  • RW/MSU/65 – Msukaligwa (X1)
  • RW/D/67 – Dipaliseng (X2)
  • AS/69 – Albert Luthuli II (X2)
  • RW/PK/70 – Pixley Ka-Seme (X1)
  • RW/MCC/EHL/71 – Mbombela (X1)
  • RW/M/EHL/74 – Malekutu (X3)
  • RW/MCC/BOH/79 – Malamule (X5)
  • RW/M/110 – Mashishing (X31)
  • RW/G/113 – Godide (X3)
  • RW/114 – Chochocho (X1)
  • RW/116 – Sabie (X2)
  • RW/M/MJ/117 – Mjindi (X1)

ROAD OPERATOR (X10 POSTS) – REFERENCES
  • RWO/JMCC/121 – Dr. JS Moroka (X2)
  • RWO/VK/122 – Victor Khanye (X1)
  • RWO/EMA/123 – Emakhazeni (X1)
  • RWO/MKH/125 – Mkhondo (X2)
  • RWO/UMJ/126 – Umjindi (X1)
  • RWO/M/BOH/127 – Mashishing (X1)
  • RWO/G/128 – Godide (X1)
  • RWO/CHO/129 – Chochocho (X1)

TRADESMAN AID (X5 POSTS) – REFERENCES
  • TA/PR/131 – Pilgrim Rest (X1)
  • TA/M/132 – Middelburg Hospital (X1)
  • TA/VK/133 – Victor Khanye (X1)
  • TA/M/EHL/135 – Malekutu (X2)

CLEANER (X1 POST) – REFERENCE
  • C/M/EHL/136 – Malekutu Cost Centre

All appointments will be made according to Public Service Regulations and employment equity principles. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Driver / Messenger (X2 Posts)

Salary: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
Centres:

  • Nkangala District (Ref: DM/HRPA/NK/51)
  • Head Office Fleet Management (Ref: DM/FM/HO/52)
Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 10 certificate
  • Valid Code 8 (Code B) driver’s licence
  • Knowledge of public service legislative prescripts
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Good interpersonal relations

No work experience required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

  • Collecting and delivering correspondence between offices and departments
  • Providing official transport services when required
  • Ensuring government vehicles remain clean and roadworthy
  • Supporting administrative transport requirements
  • Maintaining compliance with departmental transport procedures

Road Workers (X63 Posts)

Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
Centres: Multiple locations across Mpumalanga including:

  • Thembisile Hani
  • Dr JS Moroka
  • Steve Tshwete
  • Victor Khanye
  • Emakhazeni
  • Msukaligwa
  • Dipaliseng
  • Albert Luthuli II
  • Pixley Ka-Seme
  • Mbombela
  • Malekutu
  • Malamule
  • Mashishing
  • Godide
  • Chochocho
  • Sabie
  • Mjindi
Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 10 certificate
  • Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices
  • Communication and listening skills
  • Ability to work in teams
  • Good interpersonal relations

No work experience required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

  • Performing patch work on damaged road surfaces
  • Clearing roadside vegetation and bushes
  • Erecting road signage
  • Cleaning drainage systems
  • Removing rubbish from roads
  • Supporting routine road maintenance operations
  • Performing additional maintenance tasks as required by supervisors
Road Operator (X10 Posts)

Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
Centres:

  • Dr JS Moroka
  • Victor Khanye
  • Emakhazeni
  • Mkhondo
  • Umjindi
  • Mashishing
  • Godide
  • Chochocho
Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 10 certificate
  • Valid Code EC driver’s licence
  • Equipment operating certificate
  • Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to maintain machinery safely

Experience operating specialised machinery is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

  • Operating specialised road maintenance equipment
  • Loading and offloading materials and machinery
  • Conducting equipment inspections
  • Reporting mechanical defects
  • Maintaining vehicle log sheets
  • Applying safety procedures during operations
  • Cleaning and lubricating machinery
  • Performing gravel road grading and shoulder maintenance

Tradesman Aid (X5 Posts)

Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centres:

  • Pilgrim Rest
  • Middelburg Hospital
  • Victor Khanye
  • Malekutu
Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 10 certificate
  • Knowledge of occupational health and safety procedures
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to work under supervision
  • Good interpersonal relations

No work experience required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting artisans with daily maintenance duties
  • Safely storing tools and equipment
  • Reporting minor faults to supervisors
  • Supporting infrastructure repair activities
  • Maintaining clean and safe working environments

Cleaner (X1 Post)

Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Malekutu Cost Centre

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 10 certificate
  • Knowledge of cleaning detergents and cleaning machinery
  • Understanding of occupational health and safety practices
  • Ability to read and write
  • Communication skills
  • Good interpersonal relations

No work experience required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

  • Cleaning offices, kitchens, toilets and common areas
  • Sweeping, dusting and vacuuming floors
  • Disinfecting surfaces
  • Emptying bins and removing waste
  • Maintaining cleaning equipment
  • Reporting faulty machinery
  • Requesting cleaning supplies when necessary
Important Application Instructions

Applicants must submit:

  • Updated Curriculum Vitae
  • Contactable references with telephone numbers and email addresses

Certified copies of qualifications will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.

Faxed or emailed applications will not be considered.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 07 April 2026 at 12h00

Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants who do not receive feedback after the recruitment process should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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