Road Worker at Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport

Requirements :

• NQF level 1 qualification or (Abet level 4 certificate or equivalent). No work experience is required. 

Duties :

• Perform routine road construction and maintenance activities in accordance with approved work programmes and safety standards. Carry out pothole patching, crack sealing, surfacing and re-gravelling of roads.
• Construct, repair and maintain road earthworks, culverts, side drains, stormwater drainage systems, ditches, outlets and concrete channels. Clean and maintain road reserves, sidewalks, drainage structures, rest areas and other road infrastructure. Install, replace, repair and clean road traffic signs, road markings, delineators and other road furniture. Assist with the erection, repair and maintenance of road fencing, steel guardrails, gabions and pipe-laying works. Operate and maintain hand tools, small plant and specialised equipment in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Safeguard departmental tools, equipment and materials issued for official duties and report any losses or defects. Maintain a clean and safe work site and comply with occupational health and safety requirements. Assist with traffic accommodation and other road maintenance activities as directed by the supervisor. As work will be done throughout the province of Gauteng it must be noted that staff may be required to travel and sleep close to the various construction sites.