The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure invites interested applicants to submit their applications through the official eRecruitment system at http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. Applications must include a completed Z83 form (2021 version), a detailed and comprehensive CV outlining previous roles and dates, and all supporting documents when applying online. Applicants who choose not to apply online may hand-deliver or post their applications to the Provincial Office in Polokwane or to any relevant district office, including Capricorn, Mopani, Sekhukhune, Vhembe, or Waterberg. Incomplete applications or missing documents will result in automatic disqualification.
The closing date for all submissions is 12 December 2025 at 16h30, and late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will undergo qualification verification, security clearance, and, where applicable, competency and technical assessments. Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure SAQA evaluation is completed and submitted when required. The Department implements Employment Equity measures and encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities. If no communication is received within three months after the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
LEVEL 5
- Administration Clerk (X2) – Acquisition Management
- Administration Clerk (X5) – Stores (Various Districts)
LEVEL 4
- Switchboard Operator (X1) – Vhembe District
LEVEL 3
- Driver/Operator (X6) – Routine Maintenance
- Road Worker (X16) – Routine Maintenance
- Driver (X2) – Building Maintenance
- Tradesman Aid (X4) – Mechanical Services
- Tradesman Aid (X7) – Building Maintenance
LEVEL 2
- General Worker / Stores Assistant (X3) – Giyani, Thabazimbi, Thohoyandou
- Groundsman (X2) – Tzaneen, Vhembe District
- Cleaner (X3) – Bela-Bela, Mopani, Ba-Phalaborwa
ADMINISTRATION CLERK
REF NO: S.4/3/9/195 (X2 POSTS)
Component: Finance: Acquisition Management
SALARY: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Vhembe district
REQUIREMENTS:
A qualification at NQF level 04 as recognized by SAQA. Valid driver’s license with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
Knowledge And Skills:
Basic knowledge of supply chain duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics. Basic knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Basic knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environment.
Generic Competencies: Job Knowledge, Communication, Interpersonal relations, Flexibility, Teamwork.
Technical Competencies: Computer skills, Planning and organising
Language: Good verbal and written communication skill.
DUTIES:
Provide the acquisition of goods and services: Render acquisition clerical support. Request for quotation. Receive quotation. Place order. Issue purchase order. Capture specification on the electronic purchasing system. Provide supplier database: Update and maintain a supplier (including contractors) database. Register suppliers on Logis or similar system. Provide bids: Issue bids. Receive bids. Provide logistical support during the bid consideration and contracts conclusion process. Compile draft documents as required. Provide bids evaluation: Make arrangements for evaluation of bids and quotations. Captured information for all bids and quotations. Customise changes on standard evaluation criteria.
ENQUIRIES: Mr MF Mavhungu, Ms M Muthabi & Mr TI Tshipuke Tel No: (015) 963 3790
ADMINISTRATION CLERK (X5 POSTS)
Component: Fetakgomo Tubatse Stores, Ba-Phalaborwa Stores & Modimolle/Mookgopong Stores, Thohoyandou Stores, Colins Chabane Stores
SALARY: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE:
Sekhukhune district: Fetakgomo Tubatse Stores Ref No: S.4/3/9/196 (X1 Post)
Mopani district: Ba-Phalaborwa Stores Ref No: S.4/3/9/197 (X1 Post)
Waterberg District: Modimolle/Mookgopong Stores Ref No: S.4/3/9/198 (X1 Post)
Vhembe district: Thohoyandou Ref No: S.4/3/9/191 (X1 Post)
Colins Chabane Ref No: S.4/3/9/193 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS:
A qualification at NQF level 04 as recognized by SAQA. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
Knowledge Of:
Basic knowledge of supply chain duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collect statistics. Basic knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Basic knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environment.
Generic Competencies: Job Knowledge, Communication, Interpersonal relations, Flexibility, Teamwork.
Technical Competencies: Computer skills, Planning and organising
Language: Good verbal and written communication skill.
DUTIES:
Place order: Receive request of goods from the end user. Receive stock from the supplier: Verify stock received against the invoice. Sign off the invoice for received goods. Update and maintain register of suppliers. Capture goods in registers databases. Receive stock into the system. Capture the received stock into the system. Verify and update the register in line with the system stock. Issue goods to end users. Receive request of goods from the end user (LOGIS FORM). Issue the stores on the system. Issue the stores to end user. Receive issuing form back from the end-user. File the issuing form.
ENQUIRIES:
For Sekhukhune: Ms Makalela RC, Ms Mankge LJ and Mr Mathabatha MJ Tel No: (015) 636 8300/8330.
For Mopani: Ms KS Mabunda, Ms P Bila Tel No: (015) 811 4000/4070/4075
For Waterberg: Ms MD Mokonyane, Rammala MY and Ms PE Hlaole Tel No: (014) 718 3000/3040/3052/3027.
SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR
REF NO: S.4/3/8/101
Component: Auxiliary Services
SALARY: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE: Vhembe District Office
REQUIREMENTS:
A qualification at NQF Level 04 as recognised by SAQA.
Core And Process Competencies: People Management and Empowerment; Programme and Project Management; Change Management; Knowledge Management; Service Delivery Innovation; Problem solving and analysis; Client Orientation and Customer focus; Communication.
Skills And Knowledge: Machine Operations. Working procedures in respect of working environment. Basic Interpersonal relationship. Basic literacy. Organising.
DUTIES:
Render switchboard services: Attend to incoming and outgoing telephone calls. Transfer calls to relevant extensions. Provide clients with relevant information. Take messages and convey to relevant staff. Keep record of all outgoing calls. Print and issue telephone accounts. Maintain telephone database. Allocate pin codes when authorised. Maintain switchboard system: Identify and report telephone faults to the supervisor. Notify the staff if telephones are out of order. Record maintenance of the switchboard. Bar and activate telephone extensions when authorised.
ENQUIRIES: Mr MF Mavhungu, Ms M Muthabi & Mr TI Tshipuke Tel No: (015) 963 3790.
DRIVER/OPERATOR (X6 POSTS)
Component: Routine Maintenance
SALARY: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE:
Capricorn District: Dendron Roads Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/10/192 (X1 Post)
Waterberg District: Lephalale Roads Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/10/199 (X1 Post)
George Masebe Roads Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/10/200 (X1 Post)
Dwaalboom Roads Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/10/201 (X1 Post)
Bela-Bela Roads Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/10/202 (X1 Post)
Vaalwater Roads Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/10/203 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS:
A qualification at NQF Level 04 as recognized by SAQA. A valid driver’s license Code EC and Operating Certificate. Seven (7) to twelve (12) months driving experience.
Skills And Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant Acts and regulations, Operating roads machinery, Health and safety measures, Working procedures in respect of roads environment. Decision making, Creativity, Communication, Planning and organizing.
DUTIES:
Perform activities in respect of operation through: Operating specialized equipment. Load and offload goods/equipment’s. 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 and equipments. Grading of gravel roads. Regravelling / shoulder maintenance. Render driving services. Perform activities in respect of operation through inter alia the following: Transportation of work teams and materials/equipments. Detect and repair minor civil problems on the vehicle and take steps to have it repaired (checked level and condition of oil, fuel, tyres and water). Inspection of the vehicles / equipments and report defects. Complete vehicle log book, trip authorization for the vehicle.
ENQUIRIES:
For Waterberg: Ms MD Mokonyane, Rammala MY and Ms PE Hlaole Tel No: (014) 718 3000/3040/3052/3027.
For Capricorn: Ms Mothiba MM, Mr Seleka BN, Mr Maleka KJ, Mabolola DP Tel No: 015 287 5613/5610/5611/5612
ROAD WORKER (X16 POSTS)
Component: Routine Maintenance
SALARY: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE:
Capricorn District: Mothapo Roads Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/10/204 (X1 Post)
Sandriver Roads Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/10/205 (X1 Post)
Regravelling Ref No: S.4/3/10/206 (X2 Posts)
Skeiding Ref No: S.4/3/10/133 (X1 Post)
Mopani District: Ba-Phalaborwa Roads Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/10/207 (X2 Posts)
Sekhukhune District: Veeplaas Roads Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/10/193 (X1 Post)
Groblersdal Roads Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/10/189 (X1 Post)
Nebo Roads Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/10/191 (X1 Post)
Waterberg District: Mookgophong Ref No: S.4/3/10/195 (X2 Posts) (Re-advert)
Roedtan Ref No: S.4/3/10/198 (X2 Posts) (Re-advert)
Alma Ref No: S.4/3/10/199 (X1 Post) (Re-advert)
Tolwe Ref No: S.4.3.10/172 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS:
A qualification at NQF Level 04 as recognized by SAQA.
Skills And Knowledge: Relevant Acts and Regulations. Operating roads machinery. Health and safety measures. Working procedures in respect of roads environment. Acts and regulations. Decision making. Creativity. Communication. Planning and organizing. Team player.
DUTIES:
Perform routine activities in respect of road maintenance and construction through: Construction of culvert and side drains, erect and maintain steel guardrails and gabions, construction of road earth and layer works. Clean and maintain roads, sidewalks and resting areas. Surfacing and pothole patching. Road fencing and pipe laying. Setting of road markings and road studs. Install road signs, distance markers and barricade the work area, crushing of road material, bush clearing and grass cutting.
ENQUIRIES:
For Capricorn: Ms Mothiba MM, Mr Seleka BN and Ms K Kganakga Tel No: (015) 287 5600.
For Mopani: Ms KS Mabunda, Ms P Bila Tel No: (015) 811 4000/4070/4075
For Sekhukhune: Ms Makalela RC, Ms Mankge LJ and Mr Mathabatha MJ Tel No: (015) 636 8300/8330.
DRIVER (X2 POSTS)
Component: Tubatse & Nebo Building Maintenance
SALARY: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE:
Sekhukhune District: Tubatse Building Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/8/102 (X1 Post)
Nebo Building Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/10/148 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS:
A qualification at NQF level 4 as recognized by SAQA. A valid driver’s license with PDP. Seven (7) to twelve (12) months driving experience.
Knowledge And Skills: Procedures to operate the motor vehicle e.g. procedures to obtain trip authorities, complete the logbooks, consumables and basic services. Prescripts for the correct utilisation of the motor vehicle. Procedure to ensure that the vehicle is maintained properly. Confidentiality, Flexible, Good communication, High standard of workmanship.
DUTIES:
Core driver functions: Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mail and documents). Perform routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely. Complete all the required and prescribed records and logs books with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Makalela RC, Mankge LJ and Mr Mathabatha MJ Tel No: (015) 636 8300/8330.
TRADESMAN AID (X4 POSTS)
Component: Mechanical Services
SALARY: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE:
Waterberg district: Mokopane Mechanical Workshop Ref No: S.4/3/10/208 (X2 Posts)
Thabazimbi Mechanical Workshop Ref No: S.4/3/10/163 (X1 Post)
Mopani district: Tzaneen Mechanical Workshop Ref No: S.4/3/10/164 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS:
A qualification at NQF Level 04 as recognized by SAQA.
Knowledge And Skills: Cleaning equipment. Safety. Health and safety measures. Working procedures in respect of working environment. Basic Numeracy. Basic Interpersonal relationship. Basic literacy. Organising. Accuracy. Flexibility. Co-operative. Team player.
DUTIES:
Bring the working tools to the work area. Help with repairs. Clean grease in working bays. Clean oil in the workshop. Wash the floor of the workshop. Wash the vehicle after repairs. Check if all items e.g. jack, wheel spanner etc. Park the vehicle. Help in the marking of vehicle to be auction.
ENQUIRIES:
For Waterberg: Ms MD Mokonyane, Rammala MY and Ms PE Hlaole Tel No: (014) 718 3000/3040/3052/3027.
For Mopani: Ms KS Mabunda, Ms P Bila Tel No: (015) 811 4000/4070/4075.
TRADESMAN AID (X7 POSTS)
Component: Building Maintenance
SALARY: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE:
Sekhukhune District: Thabamoopo Building Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/2/122 (X2 Posts)
Ephraim Mogale Building Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/2/123 (X1 Post)
Waterberg District: Bela-Bela Building Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/2/124 (X2 Posts)
Mopani district: Sekgosese Building Maintenance Ref No: S.4/3/2/125 (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS:
A qualification at NQF Level 04 as recognized by SAQA.
Skills And Knowledge: Ability to use electrical and hand tools, good interpersonal communication and organizational skills, an ability to work independently.
DUTIES:
Provide assistant in maintenance of facilities and equipment: Conduct regular building inspections. Attend to minor electrical, plumbing, plastering, and carpentry problems. Report defects. Repair, clean service and safe keeping of equipments and tools according to standard: Repair broken furniture and equipment. Clean equipment and machinery after use. Report faults.
ENQUIRIES:
For Sekhukhune: Ms Makalela RC, Ms Mankge LJ and Mr Mathabatha MJ Tel No: (015)636 8300/8330.
For Waterberg: Ms MD Mokonyane, Rammala MY and Ms PE Hlaole Tel No: (014) 718 3000/3040/3052/3027.
For Mopani: Ms KS Mabunda, Ms P Bila Tel No: (015) 811 4000/4070/4075.
GENERAL WORKER/STORES ASSISTANT
Component: Giyani Stores
SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE:
Mopani district: Giyani Stores Ref No: S.4/3/9/199 (X1 Post)
Waterberg district: Thabazimbi Stores Ref No: S.4/3/9/188 (X1 Post)
Vhembe district: Thohoyandou Stores Ref No:S.4/3/9/192 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS:
An NQF level 3 as recognised by SAQA (Adult Education and Training (AET).
Knowledge And Skills: Cleaning equipment and safety. Health and safety measures. Working procedures in respect of working environment. Basic Numeracy. Basic Interpersonal relationship. Basic literacy. Organising.
DUTIES:
Provide general assistant work: Off – load equipment’s and goods to the stores during delivery. Load equipment’s or goods upon request. Deliver stores to relevant offices. Clean stores and government vehicles: Clean government vehicles. Clean relevant workstation.
ENQUIRIES:
Ms KS Mabunda, Ms P Bila Tel No: (015) 811 4000/4070/4075
For Waterberg: Ms MD Mokonyane, Rammala MY and Ms PE Hlaole Tel No: (014) 718 3000/3040/3052/3027
GROUNDSMAN (X2 POSTS)
Component: Facilities Services
SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE:
Mopani district: Tzaneen Cost Centre Ref No: S.4/3/3/125 (X1 Post)
Vhembe District Office Ref No: S.4/3/126 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS:
A qualification at NQF Level 3 as recognized by SAQA.
Skills And Knowledge: cleaning equipment. Safety. Health and safety measures. Working procedures in respect of working environment. Basic numeracy. Basic interpersonal relationship. Basic literacy. Organizing.
DUTIES:
Maintain premises and surroundings: clean premises and surroundings. Empty dirty bins. Maintain the Garden: Watering the garden. Prune and trim flowers and trees. Mow the grass. Remove weeds and garden refuse. Apply insecticides. Cultivate the soil for trees and flowers. Maintain gardening equipment and tools: Detect and report malfunction of gardening equipment and tools. Repair minor defects of gardening equipment and tools. Keep gardening materials and equipment: Cleaning of machines and equipment after use request gardening materials.
ENQUIRIES:
For Mopani: Ms KS Mabunda, Ms P Bila Tel No: (015) 811 4000/4070/4075.
For Vhembe: Mr MF Mavhungu, Ms M Muthabi & Mr TI Tshipuke Tel No: (015) 963 3790.
CLEANER (X3 POSTS)
Component: Facilities Services
SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE:
Waterberg district: Bela-Bela Cost Centre Ref No: S.4/3/3/128 (X1 Post)
Mopani district office: Facilities services Ref No: S.4/3/3/100
Ba-Phalaborwa Cost Centre Ref No: S.4/3/3/127
REQUIREMENTS:
A qualification at NQF level 1(ABET) as recognized by SAQA.
Core And Process Competencies: Cleaning equipment. Safety. Health and safety measures. Working procedures in respect of working environment. Basic Numeracy. Basic Interpersonal relationship. Organising.Flexibility.co-operative. Team player. Basic literacy.
DUTIES:
Provide cleaning services: office corridors, elevators and boardrooms: Dusting and waxing office furniture. Sweeping, scrubbing and waxing of floor. Vacuuming and shampooing floors. Cleaning walls, windows and doors. Emptying and cleaning of dirty bins. Collect and removing of waste papers. Freshen the office areas. Provide cleaning services: kitchen and rest rooms by: clean basins. Wash and keep stock of kitchen utensils. Provide cleaning services in restrooms: Refill hand wash liquid soap. Re – place toilet papers, hand towels and refreshers. Empty and wash waste bins. Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment: Report broken cleaning machines and equipment’s. Cleaning of machines. (microwaves, vacuum cleaners etc.) and equipment’s after use. Request cleaning materials.
ENQUIRIES:
For Waterberg: Ms MD Mokonyane, Rammala MY and Ms PE Hlaole Tel No: (014) 718 3000/3040/3052/3027.
For Mopani: Ms KS Mabunda, Ms P Bila Tel No: (015) 811 4000/4070/4075.
CLOSING DATE: 12 December 2025 at 16h30
APPLICATIONS
Applicants should apply through the following website: http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za.
The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified.
Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to:
Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure
Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700
OR hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699.
District Application Addresses
Capricorn District:
Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700
OR hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare Street, next to Correctional Services.
Mopani District:
Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826
OR hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani.
Sekhukhune District:
Private Bag X02, Chuenespoort, 0745
OR hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department.
Vhembe District:
Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970
OR hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa.
Waterberg District:
Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510
OR hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or downloadable from www.dpsa.gov.za.
Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the eRecruitment system.
All fields in Part A, Part C and Part D of the Z83 form should be completed.
In Part B, all fields should be completed in full.
In Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate “refer to CV or see attached”, which is acceptable as long as the CV provides the required information.
Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.
The successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty. The successful candidate will also be required to disclose financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations.
Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a competency-based assessment and a technical exercise that tests relevant technical elements of the job. Logistics will be communicated by the Department.
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to security clearance and qualification verification.
A pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS posts. Proof of completion of the Nyukela SMS pre-entry programme must be submitted prior to appointment.
Course details: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/
The recommended candidate will be subjected to a Personnel Suitability Check. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in disqualification. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. The employment decision will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from the Department within three (3) months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. You may request reasons in terms of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No. 3 of 2000.
The Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates attending interviews.
The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.