Tradesman x11, Roadworkers x16, Clerk x8, Driver x8 posts at Limpopo Dept of Public Works for unskilled candidates (Grade 12)
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PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
APPLICATIONS : Applicants should apply through the following website htt://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.
For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700 Or hand deliver at 15 Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services.
For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826 or hand deliver at 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani.
For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970 or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa.
For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street.
CLOSING DATE : 12 December 2025 at 16h30
POST 43/199 : 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.
POST 43/200 : 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
POST 43/198 : 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.
POST 43/197 : 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 culvet 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.
POST 43/196 : 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: Tel 015 287 5613/5610/5611/5612
POST 43/194 : 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.
POST 43/195 : 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.
POST 43/193 : 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
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or can be downloaded 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. Part E, F & G applicants often indicate “refer to CV or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 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 his or her 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 intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications. A pre-entry certificate obtained from National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS posts. Proof of the completion of the SMS pre-entry programme (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. The recommended candidate for appointment will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check for security reasons. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The Department reserve the right not to make any appointment(s) to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of 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.
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