Reference number: DOT 180/2026; DOT 181/2026; DOT 182/2026; DOT 183/2026
Salary: Grade A: R253 341 per annum, (dependent on experience), (OSD); Grade B: R297 249 per annum, (dependent on experience), (OSD); Grade C: R345 342 per annum, (dependent on experience), (OSD)
Centre: Ladysmith Region: Mechanical, Dundee (X1 Post); Pietermaritzburg Region: Mechanical (Mountain Rise) (X1 Post); Empangeni Region: Mechanical (Vryheid) (X2 Posts); Mechanical (Empangeni) (X1 Post
Requirements
Grade A: No experience required Grade B: At least 18 years’ experience Grade C: At least 34 years’ experience An appropriate Trade Test Certificate in
Earth moving equipment mechanic/Construction plant mechanic/ Tractor Mechanic/Diesel mechanic; plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum code C1).
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Technical analysis knowledge.
Technical Report writing knowledge.
Knowledge of Computer Aided technical applications.
Knowledge of legal compliance.
Knowledge of production process and skills.
Knowledge of technical consulting.
Problem solving and analysis skills.
Decision making skills.
Teamwork skills.
Creativity skills.
Self – management skills.
Customer focus and responsiveness skills.
Communication skills.
Computer skills.
Planning and organising skills.
The ideal candidate must be analytical, reliable, accurate, open, transparent, innovative and have integrity.
Duties
Design: Produce designs according to client specifications and within limits of production capability.
Production: Produce objects with material and equipment according to job specifications and recognised standards.
Quality assurance of produced objects.
Maintenance: Inspect equipment and plant for technical faults. Repair equipment and facilities according to standards.
Test repaired equipment and plant against specifications.
Service equipment and plant according to schedule.
Quality assure serviced and maintained equipment and/or facilities.
Perform administrative and related functions: Compile and submit reports.
Provide inputs to the operational plan.
Keep and maintain job record/register, and supervise and mentor staff.
Maintain and advance expertise: Continuous individual development to keep up with new technologies and procedures.
Research/literature studies on technical /engineering technology to improve expertise.
Enquiries
Ms T Nkosi (Ladysmith) Tel No: (036) 638 4400
Ms G Hlabisa (Pietermaritzburg) Tel No: (033) 392 6600
Ms S Hlela (Empangeni) Tel No: (035) 787 1442
Applications
Applications/Address: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the
KZN online e-Recruitment system at http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres
(DOACs) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the
KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application. You
can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at
http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Please note that applicants should only use
one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online
e-Recruitment system or submit a hardcopy application as directed.
Forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number to:
Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Administration Directorate,
Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Applications may alternatively be
hand-delivered to the Office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi
Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.