The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions to be based at various locations:

Positions Available:

• Cleaner: 13 positions
• Groundsman: 12 positions
• Driver: 2 positions
• Driver Operator: 16 positions
• Road Worker: 24 positions

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications in accordance with the requirements outlined in Departmental Circular No. 23 of 2025.

• Cleaner X13
• Component: Property and Facilities Management
• Salary Notch: R138 486.00 per annum
• Salary Level: 02
• Centre:
  • Capricorn X4 (Mankweng S4/3/3/132, Blouberg S4/3/3/133, Molemole S4/3/3/124, Polokwane Cost Centre S4/3/3/125)
  • Sekhukhune X6 (Facilities Services X3 S4/3/3/101, Elias Motsoaledi Cost Centre X1 S4/3/3/133, Fetakgomo Tubatse Cost Centre X1 S4/3/3/134, Makhuduthamaga Cost Centre X1 S4/3/3/135)
  • Waterberg X3 (Thabazimbi Cost Centre X1 S4/3/3/110, Lephalale Cost Centre X1 S4/3/3/110, Modimolle Cost Centre X1 S4/3/3/110)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A qualification at NQF level 02 as recognised by SAQA.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Provide cleaning services: Office corridors, elevators and boardrooms. Dusting and waxing office furniture, sweeping, scrubbing and waxing of floor, vacuum and shampooing floors, Cleaning walls, windows and doors, emptying and cleaning of dirty bins, collect and removing of waste papers, freshen the office areas.
• Provide cleaning services: kitchen and restrooms by cleaning basins, wash and keep stock of kitchen utensils.
• Provide cleaning services in restrooms, Refill hand wash liquid soap, replace toilet papers, hand towels and refresheners, Empty and wash waste bins.
• Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment, Report broken cleaning machines and equipment’s, cleaning of machines (microwaves, vacuum cleaners etc.) and equipment’s after use, request cleaning materials.

• Groundsman X12
• Component: Property and Facilities
• Salary Notch: R138 486.00 per annum
• Salary Level: 02
• Centre:
  • Mopani X1 (Giyani Cost Centre S4/3/95)
  • Capricorn X4 (Mankweng Cost Centre X2 S4/3/126, Molemole Cost Centre X1 S4/3/127)
  • Waterberg X3 (Thabazimbi Cost Centre X1 S4/3/129, Lephalale Cost Centre X1 S4/3/130, Modimolle Cost Centre X1 S4/3/131)
  • Sekhukhune X4 S4/3/99 (Facilities Services X3 & Fetakgomo Tubatse X1)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A qualification at NQF level 02 as recognised by SAQA.

CORE AND PROCESS COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of: Cleaning equipment and safety, Health and safety measures, Working procedures in respect of working environment. Skills: Basic Numeracy, Basic Interpersonal relationship, Basic literacy, Organising.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Maintain premises and surroundings: Clean premises and surroundings. Remove weeds and garden refuse. Apply insecticides. Cultivate the soil for trees and flowers. Maintain garden weeds and garden refuse. Apply pesticides. Maintain gardening equipment and tools. Detect and report malfunctioning of gardening equipment and tools. Repair minor defects of gardening equipment and tools. Keep gardening materials and equipment clean after use. Request gardening materials.

• Driver X2
• Component: Building Infrastructure Maintenance
• Salary Notch: R163 680.00 per annum
• Salary Level: 02
• Centre: Waterberg District (Thabazimbi building maintenance X1 S4/3/2/113 & Mokopane building maintenance X1, S4/3/2/114)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A qualification at NQF level 02/Grade ten (10) / ABET / AET as recognized by SAQA. A valid drivers license with 7 – 12 months experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Procedures to operate motor vehicle e.g. procedures to obtain trip authorities, complete the logbooks, consumables and basic services. Prescripts for the correct utilisation of the motor vehicle. Procedure to ensure that the vehicle is maintained properly. Confidentiality, Flexible, Good communication, High standard of workmanship.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Core driver functions: Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mail and documents). Perform routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely. Complete all the required and prescribed records and logs books regarding the vehicle and the goods handled.

• Driver Operator X16
• Component: Roads Infrastructure Maintenance
• Salary Notch: R163 680.00 per annum
• Salary Level: 03
• Centre:
  • Mopani X2 (Phalaborwa Roads Maintenance X2 S4/3/10/122)
  • Capricorn X5 (Regravelling X1 S4/3/10/205, Sandriver X1 S4/3/10/204, Matlala X1 S4/3/10/203, Lebowakgomo X1, Alldays X1 S4/3/10/127)
  • Waterberg X3 (Bela-Bela X1 S4/3/10/206, Vaalwater X1 S4/3/10/207, Dwaalboom X1 S4/3/10/208)
  • Sekhukhune X4 (Groblersdal Roads Maintenance X1 S4/3/10/155, Hoeraeroep Roads Maintenance X2 S4/3/10/209, (Mecklenburg Roads Maintenance X1 S4/3/10/169))
  • Vhembe X2 (Regravelling S4/3/10/210 and Makhado Roads Maintenance S4/3/10/211)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A qualification at NQF level 04 as recognized by SAQA. Valid Driver’s Code EC. Operating certificate (Grader Operator).

• Generic Competencies: Communication, ability to read and write, good eyesight and Teamwork.
• Technical Competencies: Operation of the equipment, physical inspection of vehicles and interpret instructions for proper use of all controls for safe operation of vehicles and interpret and follow operating manuals, maintenance manuals and service charts.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Perform activities in respect of operation through: Operating specialized equipment. Load and offload goods/equipment. Inspection and maintenance of equipment and report defects. Keep log sheets of vehicles and machinery. Application of safety and precautionary measures. Cleaning and lubrication of machinery / equipment. Grading of gravel roads re-gravelling/shoulder maintenance. Render driving services. Render driving services perform activities in respect of operation through inter alia the following: Transportation of work teams and materials/equipment’s. Detect and repair minor civil problems on the vehicles and take steps to have it repaired (check level and conditions of oil, fuel, tyres and water). Inspection of the vehicles/ equipment and report defects. Complete vehicles logbook, trip authorization for the vehicles.

• Road Worker X24
• Component: Roads Infrastructure Maintenance
• Salary Notch: R163 680.00 per annum
• Salary Level: 03
• Centre:
  • Capricorn X3 (Alldays X2 S4/3/10/187, Dendron X1 S4/3/10/142)
  • Sekhukhune X11 (Drainage Structures X1 S4/3/10/188, Groblersdal Roads X1 S4/3/10/189, Hoeraeroep Roads X2 S4/3/10/135, Mecklenburg Roads X2 S4/3/10/190, Nebo Roads X1 S4/3/10/191, Tsimanyane Roads X2 S4/3/10/192, Veeplaas Roads X2 S4/3/10/193)
  • Waterberg X9 (Drainage Structures X2 S4/3/10/194, Mookgopong X2 S4/3/10/195, Tolwe X1 S4/3/10/196, Marken X1 S4/3/10/197, Roedtan X2 S4/3/10/198 & Alma X1 S4/3/10/199)
  • Mopani X1 (Drainage structure S4/3/10/168)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A qualification at NQF level 04 as recognized by SAQA.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Relevant Acts and regulations. Operation roads machinery. Health and safety measures. Working procedures in respect of roads environment. Decision making. Creativity. Communication. Planning and organizing. Flexibility. Co-operative. Team player.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Construction of culvert and side drains. Erect and maintain steel guardrails and gabions. Construction of road earth and layer works. Clean and maintain roads, sidewalks and resting areas. Surfacing and pothole patching. Road fencing and pipe laying. Setting of road markings and road studs. Install road signs, distance markers and barricade the work area. Crushing of road material. Bush clearing and grass cutting.

Applications are hereby invited to apply for the vacant posts, which exist in the department.

Applicants are encouraged to register and submit their applications through the e-Recruitment website at http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. However, hand delivery applications are acceptable and must be submitted on the Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za / www.labour.gov.za. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the eRecruitment system.

The Z83 form must be completed in a manner that provides sufficient information about the candidate and the post he/she applies for by completing all relevant fields. The declaration must be signed in order for an applicant to be considered. The Z83 form must not be used in isolation during the selection process. The selection committee must refer to the applicant’s curriculum vitae (CV) for additional relevant information. Part F: All applicants currently employed by the public service do not need to complete the section intended for those seeking re-employment, as their prior employment can be verified through their CV. Part A, Part B, C and Part D: applicants may leave questions blank, mark them as not relevant, and use dashes or N/A if they do not apply to them or the position they are applying for.

The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates).

In order to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS, a further requirement for appointment at SMS level will be the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government with effect from 01 April 2020. This is a Public Service specific training programme which will be applicable for appointments at SMS post. The link is as follows: www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. Proof of the completion of the SMS pre-entry programme (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment.

All shortlisted candidates including Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to two pre-entry assessments, a Technical/practical exercise and integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.

The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty and also be required to disclose their financial interests in accordance with the applicable prescripts.

Following the interview process, the Selection Panel will recommend SMS candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personal suitability checks.

Applications for Head Office posts should be forwarded to:

• The Director: Human Resource Management, Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Private Bag X9490, POLOKWANE, 0700 Or hand delivered to Works Towers Building, First Floor General Registry, 43 Church Street, Polokwane, 0699.

District posts should be directed to the attention of the District Directors using the addresses below:

Capricorn District

• Address: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700
• Tel: 015 287 5600
• Or hand delivered to: 15 Landros Mare Street, next to Correctional Services
• Enquiries: Mr. Seleka BN, Ms. Kganakga K

Mopani District

• Address: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826
• Tel: 015 811 4000
• Or hand delivered to: 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani
• Enquiries: Mr. Mashele R, Ms. Mabunda KS, Ms. Bila P

Sekhukhune District

• Address: Private Bag X02, Chuenespoort, 0745
• Tel: 015 636 8300 / 8330
• Or hand delivered to: Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to Traffic Department
• Enquiries: Ms. Makalela RC, Ms. Mankge MJ, Mathabatha MJ

Vhembe District

• Address: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970
• Tel: 051 963 3790
• Or hand delivered to: Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa
• Enquiries: Mr. Mavhungu MF, Ms. Mathivha NM

Waterberg District

• Address: Waterberg District, Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510
• Tel: 014 718 3000 / 3040 / 3052 / 3027
• Or hand delivered to: Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi, Modimolle
• Enquiries: Ms. Mokonyane, Ms. Hlalo PE, Ms. Rammala MY

The closing date for submission of applications is 12 September 2025 at 16h30. Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za.

All shortlisted candidates must bring certified copies of all qualifications, certificates, identity document and valid driver’s license.

Late applications will not be considered.

Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive. If you have not heard from us within 90 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to, within 90 days, request reasons from the Department for any administrative action which has adversely affected them in terms of section 5, sub-section 1 and 2 of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000.

Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity employer with clear employment equity targets. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and affirmative action employment practices. It is our intention to promote representation in terms of race, gender and disability. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates attending interviews.

The department reserves the right NOT to fill in the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.

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