Website KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Transport is the provincial government body responsible for roads, traffic management, and public transportation in the province.
The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Transport is the provincial government body responsible for managing and regulating all aspects of transport in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. This includes building and maintaining roads, overseeing public transport, enforcing traffic laws, and promoting road safety. The department is mandated to construct, maintain, and repair the provincial road network to meet the mobility needs of KwaZulu-Natal citizens.
CENTRE : Ladysmith Region (X4 Posts):
- Mechanical, Ladysmith Ref No: DOT 371/2025 (X2 Posts)
- Mechanical, Newcastle Ref No: DOT 372/2025 (X1 Post)
- Mechanical, Bergville Ref No: DOT 373/2025 (X1 Post)
Empangeni Region (X3 Posts):
- Mechanical, Nongoma (Ref. No. DOT 374/2025 (X3 Posts)
Pietermaritzburg Region (X3 Posts):
- Mechanical, Structure Shop Ref No: DOT 375/2025 (X1 Post)
- Mechanical, Mountain Rise Ref No: DOT 376/2025 (X1 Post)
- Mechanical, Underbeg Ref No: DOT 377/2025 (X1 Post)
Durban Region (X4 Posts):
- Auxiliary Workshop, Metro Ref No: DOT 378/2025 (X2 Posts)
- Mechanical, Stanger Ref No: DOT 379/2025 (X1 Post)
- Concrete Team, Metro Ref No: DOT 380/2025 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS :
- An appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Earth moving equipment mechanic/Construction plant mechanic/ Tractor Mechanic/Diesel mechanic; plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum code C1).
- Grade A: No experience required.
- Grade B: At least 18 years’ experience.
- Grade C: At least 34 years’ experience).
DUTIES :
- Design: Produce designs according to client specifications and within limits of production capability.
- Production: Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specification and recognized standards. Quality assurance of produced objects.
- Maintenance: Inspect equipment and plant for technical faults. Repair equipment and facilities according to standards. Test repaired equipment and plant against specifications. Service equipment and plant according to schedule. Quality assure serviced and maintained equipment and/or facilities.
- Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit reports. Provide inputs to the operational plan. Keep and maintain job record/register; and Supervise and mentor staff.
- Maintain and advance expertise: Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical /engineering technology to improve expertise.
