Young people in KwaZulu-Natal’s Ilembe District have just received an important opportunity to enter the public employment system through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is recruiting unemployed youth for the EPWP Vukuyibambe Routine Road Maintenance Programme and the EPWP Fieldworker Programme under Phase IV intake.
These opportunities are designed to help young people gain practical work experience, income support, and entry-level infrastructure skills, especially those living in Maphumulo and surrounding wards. If you have Grade 10–12 or Matric, are unemployed, and live close to the targeted road networks, this could be your gateway into the public sector built-environment career pathway.
Quick Overview
Programme: EPWP Vukuyibambe Routine Road Maintenance Programme
Also Available: EPWP Fieldworker Programme
Department: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
District: Ilembe
Area Office: Maphumulo
Contract Duration: 24 months
Age Requirement: 18 – 35 years
Salary: R4 200 Per Month
Minimum Qualification: Grade 10 – Grade 12 (depending on placement)
Employment Type: EPWP Public Employment Contract
Closing Date: 09 April 2026 at 16h00
Application Submission Locations:
- Department of Transport Maphumulo Depot
- Maphumulo Municipality Office
- Kranskop Depot
Targeted wards include:
Routine Road Maintenance Programme routes:
- P20-1 & P20-2 (R74)
- P15-1
- P711
Fieldworker Programme wards:
- Ward 1
- Ward 2
- Ward 3
- Ward 4
- Ward 5
- Ward 6
- Ward 7
- Ward 8
- Ward 9
- Ward 10
- Ward 11
- Ward 12
Available Programme Streams in This Intake
Two programme streams are open in the current intake:
-
EPWP Vukuyibambe Routine Road Maintenance Programme
Participants assist with maintenance along designated provincial roads such as:
- R74 corridor sections
- P15-1
- P711
Typical tasks may include:
- roadside vegetation clearing
- drainage maintenance
- pothole patching support
- road reserve cleaning
- safety visibility improvements
This exposure introduces participants to practical infrastructure maintenance systems used across South Africa.
-
EPWP Fieldworker Programme
The Fieldworker Programme focuses on ward-based infrastructure support within the Maphumulo area.
Participants assist with:
- community infrastructure upkeep
- road-side environmental management
- labour-intensive maintenance activities
- service delivery support initiatives
These roles are ideal for youth living within targeted wards.
Minimum Requirements for Applicants
To qualify, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Must be currently unemployed
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old
- Must have Grade 10 to Grade 12 qualification (programme dependent)
- Must have a valid South African ID book
- Must live within the targeted ward or village where the road network passes
- Must live within a 5 km radius of the project location
- Must obtain proof of residence from the ward councillor
- Must complete the EPWP Recruitment Form
- Must pass security screening if selected
- Must meet medical fitness requirements if selected
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply but must attach proof of disability status.
Important rule:
Applicants who participated in any EPWP programme within the past five years will not be considered.
Where to Collect the EPWP Recruitment Form
Applicants must complete the official EPWP recruitment form before submission.
Forms can be collected from:
- Department of Transport Maphumulo Depot
- Maphumulo Municipality Office
- Kranskop Depot
- Transport Forum representatives
- Ward councillor offices
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Documents You Should Prepare Before Applying
Prepare these documents early:
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of Grade 10 / Grade 12 certificate
- Proof of residence from ward councillor
- Completed EPWP recruitment form
- Disability proof (if applicable)
Having these ready improves your chances of submitting before deadline.
Employment Contract Details
Selected candidates will sign:
- a 24-month employment contract
- a code of conduct agreement
- an official declaration form
These documents are signed on the day participants assume duty.
This confirms the structured nature of the programme and ensures compliance with EPWP employment standards.
Application Deadline
Closing date: Thursday, 09 April 2026 at 16h00
Applications remain open for only:
Five working days (01 April 2026 – 09 April 2026)
Late submissions will not be accepted.