Job Description

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is inviting applications for the Tradesman Aid opportunity across various centres in KwaZulu-Natal.

This role is suited to a candidate with basic trade-related experience who can support the maintenance of facilities, grounds, vehicles, equipment, and tools.

The successful candidate will provide assistance with cleaning, repairs, servicing, and safe keeping of tools and equipment according to standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in the maintenance of facilities, grounds, vehicles, and equipment.
• Repair equipment and tools according to standards.
• Clean equipment and tools according to standards.
• Service equipment and tools according to standards.
• Ensure the safe keeping of equipment and tools according to standards.

Requirements

• Grade 10 / Junior Certificate.
• Minimum of 6 months trade-related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Ability to use electrical tools.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Locations and Reference Numbers

• Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg

  • Road Traffic Inspectorate
  • Specialised Support Services
  • Ref No: DOT 125/2026 (1 post)

• Empangeni Region

  • Cost Centre Vryheid
  • Depot Team (Vryheid)
  • Ref No: DOT 126/2026 (1 post)

• Empangeni Region

  • Cost Centre Vryheid
  • Signs Team (Vryheid)
  • Ref No: DOT 127/2026 (1 post)

• Empangeni Region

  • Cost Centre Vryheid
  • Ground Survey (Vryheid)
  • Ref No: DOT 128/2026 (1 post)

• Empangeni Region

  • Mechanical (Pongola)
  • Ref No: DOT 129/2026 (3 posts)

Additional Information

• Total number of posts: 7
• Enquiries:
  • Ms NM Khenyeza (Head Office): (033) 267 4900
  • Mr MI Masuku (Empangeni): (034) 980 0401

Employment Equity Note

It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions.