Road Worker Positions at Department of Infrastructure

Western Cape Government

The Western Cape Government’s Department of Infrastructure invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for multiple Road Worker positions across various locations, including Oudtshoorn, Prince Albert, George, Ladismith, Leeu-Gamka, Mossel Bay, and Klaarstroom. Additionally, a specialized role in road marking is available in Oudtshoorn.

These opportunities offer a chance to contribute to the development and maintenance of critical infrastructure in the Western Cape, ensuring safe and efficient road networks for communities. Candidates should be motivated, physically fit, and committed to delivering high-quality work in diverse environments

  • POSITION: ROAD WORKER – ROAD MARKING (OUDTSHOORN)
  • REFENCE NUMBER: DOI 108/2025
  • SALARY: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
  • CENTRE: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS: Ability to read & write / Adult Basic Education & Training (ABET 2/Grade 5).

Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Working, handling, and maintenance of the line marking machine; Different standards of road marking; Different types of road mark paints, glass beads and the application thereof; Safety standards and road safety; Building, maintenance and repair of roads. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Reliable; Able to work in a team.

DUTIES: Outline and prepare of new, faded and invisible road markings; Spray of lines with the aid of road mark machine and hand operated equipment; Assist with general duties to support road specialist with respect to maintenance, repair, building and cleaning of roads which may include maintenance or improvement of road surfaces, road reserves, road signs and road markings, waterways and structures as well as related activities.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. M Stegmann Tel No: (044) 272 3699

APPLICATIONS: To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); Or 2. Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, Or 3. Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF).

NOTE: Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.

  • POSION: ROAD WORKER (PRINCE ALBERT)
  • REFERENCE NUMBER: DOI 109/2025
  • SALARY: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
  • CENTRE: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS: Ability to read & write / Adult Basic Education & Training (ABET 2/Grade 5)

Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Building, maintenance and repair of roads. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Reliable; Able to work in a team.

DUTIES: Support road specialists in the maintenance and building of road and all related infrastructure; Perform manual labour; Undertake general duties to support road specialist with respect to maintenance, repair, building and cleaning of roads which may include maintenance or improvement of road surfaces, road reserves, road signs and road markings, waterways and structures as well a related activities; Operating of minor construction machines; Operating of hand tools; Civil construction activities.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. R. du Preez Tel No: (023) 415 5261

APPLICATIONS: To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); Or 2. Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, Or 3. Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF).

NOTE: Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.

  • POSITION: ROAD WORKER (GEORGE)
  • REFERENCE NUMBER: DOI 110/2025 (X2 POSTS)
  • SALARY: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
  • CENTRE: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS: Ability to read & write / Adult Basic Education & Training (ABET 2/Grade 5).

Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Building, maintenance and repair of roads. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Reliable; Able to work in a team.

DUTIES: Support road specialists in the maintenance and building of road and all related infrastructure; Perform manual labour; Undertake general duties to support road specialist with respect to maintenance, repair, building and cleaning of roads which may include maintenance or improvement of road surfaces, road reserves, road signs and road markings, waterways and structures as well a related activities; Operating of minor construction machines; Operating of hand tools; Civil construction activities.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. E Fredericks Tel No: (044) 272 6071

APPLICATIONS: To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); Or 2. Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, Or 3. Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF).

NOTE: Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.

  • POSITION: ROAD WORKER (LADISMITH) (X3 POSTS)
  • REFERENCE NUMBER: DOI 111/2025
  • SALARY: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
  • CENTRE: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Governmen

REQUIREMENTS: Ability to read & write / Adult Basic Education & Training (ABET 2/Grade 5).

Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Building, maintenance and repair of roads. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Reliable; Able to work in a team

DUTIES: Support road specialists in the maintenance and building of road and all related infrastructure; Perform manual labour; Undertake general duties to support road specialist with respect to maintenance, repair, building and cleaning of roads which may include maintenance or improvement of road surfaces, road reserves, road signs and road markings, waterways and structures as well a related activities; Operating of minor construction machines; Operating of hand tools; Civil construction activities.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. P. Zulu Tel No: (028) 511 134/044 272 6071

APPLICATIONS: To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); Or 2. Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, Or 3. Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF).

NOTE: Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.

  • POSITION: ROAD WORKER (LEEU GAMKA)
  • REFERENCE NUMBER: DOI 112/2025
  • SALARY: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
  • CENTRE: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS: Ability to read & write / Adult Basic Education & Training (ABET 2/Grade 5).

Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Building, maintenance and repair of roads. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Reliable; Able to work in a team.

DUTIES: Support road specialists in the maintenance and building of road and all related infrastructure; Perform manual labour; Undertake general duties to support road specialist with respect to maintenance, repair, building and cleaning of roads which may include maintenance or improvement of road surfaces, road reserves, road signs and road markings, waterways and structures as well a related activities; Operating of minor construction machines; Operating of hand tools; Civil construction activities.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. R. du Preez Tel No: (023) 415 5261

APPLICATIONS: To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); Or 2. Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, Or 3. Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF).

NOTE: Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.

  • POSITION: ROAD WOKER (MOSSEL BAY) (X4 POSTS)
  • REFERENCE NUMBER: DOI 113/2025
  • SALARY: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
  • CENTRE: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS: Ability to read & write / Adult Basic Education & Training (ABET 2/Grade 5).

Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Building, maintenance and repair of roads. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Reliable; Able to work in a team.

DUTIES: Support road specialists in the maintenance and building of road and all related infrastructure; Perform manual labour; Undertake general duties to support road specialist with respect to maintenance, repair, building and cleaning of roads which may include maintenance or improvement of road surfaces, road reserves, road signs and road markings, waterways and structures as well a related activities; Operating of minor construction machines; Operating of hand tools; Civil construction activities.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. P Zulu Tel No: (028) 134/044 272 6071

APPLICATIONS: To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); Or 2. Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, Or 3. Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF).

NOTE: Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.

  • POSITION: ROAD WOKER (KLAARSTROOM)
  • REFERENCE NUMBER: DOI 119/2025
  • SALARY: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
  • CENTRE: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS: Ability to read & write / Adult Basic Education & Training (ABET 2/Grade 5).

Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Building, maintenance and repair of roads. Skills: Verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Reliable; Able to work in a team.

DUTIES: Support road specialists in the maintenance and building of road and all related infrastructure; Perform manual labour; Undertake general duties to support road specialist with respect to maintenance, repair, building and cleaning of roads which may include maintenance or improvement of road surfaces, road reserves, road signs and road markings, waterways and structures as well a related activities; Operating of minor construction machines; Operating of hand tools; Civil construction activities.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. R. du Preez Tel No: (023) 415 2611

APPLICATIONS: To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); Or 2. Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, Or 3. Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF).

NOTE: Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.

  • POSITION: ROAD WOKER: ROUTINE MAINTENANCE REGION 2 (VARIOUS POSTS AVAILABLE IN OUDTSHOORN)
  • REFERENCE NUMBER: DOI 140/2024 R1
  • SALARY: R163 680 – R192 810 per annum (Level 03)
  • CENTRE: Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government

REQUIREMENTS: Ability to read & write / Adult Basic Education & Training (ABET 2/Grade 5).

Competencies: A good understanding of the construction, maintenance and repair of roads; Written and verbal communication skills; Willing to sleep out utilizing caravan; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Ability to work in a team; Reliable.

DUTIES: Support road specialists in the maintenance and building of road and all related infrastructure.; Perform manual labour; Undertake general duties to support road specialists with respect to maintenance, repair, building and cleaning of roads which may include maintenance or improvement of road surfaces, road reserves, road signs and road markings, waterways and structures as well as related activities; Building, maintenance and repair of roads; Operating of minor construction machine and hand tools; Civil construction activities.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. E Fredericks Tel No: (044) 272 6071

APPLICATIONS: To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); Or 2. Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, Or 3. Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF).

NOTE: Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.

CLOSING DATE: 08 September 2025

NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.

Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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