Department of Transport Hiring 102 Driver Operators

Job Description

The Department of Transport is offering a major employment opportunity with 102 Driver Operator vacancies available across multiple regions. This recruitment drive is aimed at strengthening road maintenance teams and improving infrastructure service delivery across the province.

If you have experience operating heavy machinery and hold the required licence, this could be your chance to secure a stable government job with long-term benefits.

Position Overview

• Job Title: Driver Operator (Earthmoving and Non-Earthmoving Equipment)
• Number of Posts: 102
• Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
• Location: KwaZulu-Natal
• Closing Date: 06 May 2026 (16:00)

These roles are critical in supporting road construction and maintenance operations. Successful candidates will be responsible for operating specialised equipment, transporting materials, and assisting with maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Centres and Reference Numbers
• Pietermaritzburg Region
• Cost Centre: Ixopo Number of Posts: 15
• Cost Centre: Grader Team 2 (Gowerford) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 40/2026
• Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Gowerford) Number of Posts: 2 Reference Number: DOT 41/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team 1 (Underberg) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 42/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team 2 (Underberg) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 43/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team (Ixopo) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 44/2026
• Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Ixopo) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 45/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team (Umzimkhulu) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 46/2026
• Cost Centre: General Maintenance Team (Umzimkhulu) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 47/2026
• Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Umzimkhulu) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 48/2026
• Cost Centre: Signs Team (Umzimkhulu) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 49/2026
• Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Cedarville) Sub-section Number of Posts: 2 Reference Number: DOT 50/2026
• Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Ixopo) Sub-section Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 51/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team (Kokstad) Sub-section Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 52/2026
• Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Taylors Halt) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 53/2026
• Cost Centre: Service Wagon Team (Eston) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 54/2026
• Cost Centre: Drainage/Betterment Team (Cedara) Sub-section Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 55/2026
• Cost Centre: Betterment Team (New Hanover) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 56/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team 2 (Taylors Halt) Sub-section Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 57/2026
• Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Nottingham Road) Sub-section Number of Posts: 2 Reference Number: DOT 58/2026
• Cost Centre: Depot Team (Taylors Halt) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 59/2026
• Ladysmith Region
• Cost Centre: Road Control / Project Documentation MGT (Dundee) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 60/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team (Helpmekaar) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 61/2026
• Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Mangeni) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 62/2026
• Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Greytown) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 63/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team 2 (Kranskop) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 64/2026
• Cost Centre: Flying Squad Team (Cwaka) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 65/2026
• Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Greytown) Number of Posts: 3 Reference Number: DOT 66/2026
• Cost Centre: Depot Team (Greytown) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 67/2026
• Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Kranskop) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 68/2026
• Cost Centre: Flying Squad Team (Greytown) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 69/2026
• Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Dundee) Number of Posts: 3 Reference Number: DOT 70/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team (Normandien) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 71/2026
• Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Utrecht) Number of Posts: 5 Reference Number: DOT 72/2026
• Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Utrecht) Sub-section Number of Posts: 2 Reference Number: DOT 73/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team (Newcastle) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 74/2026
• Cost Centre: Flying Squad Team (Dannhauser) Number of Posts: 7 Reference Number: DOT 75/2026
• Cost Centre: Flying Squad Team (Dannhauser) Sub-section Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 76/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team (Hattingspruit) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 77/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team (Kingsley) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 78/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team (Groenvlei) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 79/2026
• Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Dukuza) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 80/2026
• Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Mbambazane) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 81/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team 1 (Indaka) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 82/2026
• Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Indaka) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 83/2026
• Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Emnambithi) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 84/2026
• Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Emnambithi) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 85/2026
• Durban Region
• Cost Centre: Grader Team 3 (Harding) Reference Number: DOT 86/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team (Port Shepstone North) Reference Number: DOT 87/2026
• Cost Centre: Depot Team (Port Shepstone South) Reference Number: DOT 88/2026
• Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Harding) Reference Number: DOT 89/2026
• Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Port Shepstone South) Reference Number: DOT 90/2026
• Cost Centre: Concrete Team (Umbumbulu) Reference Number: DOT 91/2026
• Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Mount Edgecombe) Reference Number: DOT 92/2026
• Cost Centre: Concrete Team (Metro) Reference Number: DOT 93/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team (Umbumbulu) Reference Number: DOT 94/2026
• Cost Centre: Maintenance Team 1 (St Helier) Reference Number: DOT 95/2026
• Empangeni Region
• Cost Centre: Grader Team (Emondlo) Reference Number: DOT 96/2026
• Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Vryheid) Reference Number: DOT 97/2026
• Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Vryheid) Reference Number: DOT 98/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team 1 (Vryheid) Reference Number: DOT 99/2026
• Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Paul Pietersburg) Reference Number: DOT 100/2026
• Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Pongola) Reference Number: DOT 101/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team (Belgrade) Reference Number: DOT 102/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team 3 (Dennydalton) Reference Number: DOT 103/2026
• Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Mahlabathini) Reference Number: DOT 104/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team 2 (Dennydalton) Reference Number: DOT 105/2026
• Cost Centre: Signs Team (Nongoma) Reference Number: DOT 106/2026
• Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Usuthu) Reference Number: DOT 107/2026
• Cost Centre: Crusher Stone (Msebe) Reference Number: DOT 108/2026
• Cost Centre: Grader Team 1 (Msebe) Reference Number: DOT 109/2026
• Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Maphophoma) Reference Number: DOT 110/2026

Requirements

• How to Apply
• Applicants must submit a completed Z83 form along with a detailed CV before the closing date. Applications can be submitted online through the KZN e-Recruitment system or delivered to the Department of Transport offices.
• APPLICATIONS
• Applications may be hand delivered to:
• Department of Transport
• Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House
• Burger Street
• Pietermaritzburg
• Or couriered via postal services to:
• Recruitment & Selection Section
• Human Resource Administration Directorate
• Private Bag X9043
• Pietermaritzburg
• Applicants may also visit any one of the Designated Online Application Centres (DOACs) where staff will assist with applying for jobs on the KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving hardcopy applications. The list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACs) is available at:
• www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
• Applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post:
• Apply through the online e-Recruitment system, or
• Submit a hardcopy application as directed
• NOTE
• Applications must be submitted on the NEW Application for Employment Form (Z83).

Additional Job Details

• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Model: On Site
• Country: South Africa
• Salary: R163 680
• Posted Date: 2026 04 20
• Closing Date: 2026 05 08