Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/187

CANDIDATE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL)

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport

  • ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
  • AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 10 days remaining

Job details

Circular
29 of 2026
Page No.
36
Circular Post
29/187
Department
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
Closing date
28 August 2026

Application and salary information

Salary

R352 299 per annum, (OSD), plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.

Centre
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House
Reference information
DOT 138/2026
Salary information
R352 299 per annum, (OSD), plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Requirements

  • A Senior Certificate/ National Certificate (Vocational) NQF level 4; plus An appropriate recognised National Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification: plus Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South Africa as a “Candidate Engineering Technician”; plus A valid driver’s licence (minimum code B).
  • Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Knowledge of Project Management.
  • Knowledge of Technical design and analysis.
  • Knowledge of Research and Development.
  • Knowledge of computeraided engineering applications.
  • Knowledge of legal compliance.
  • Knowledge of Technical report writing.
  • Problem solving and analysis skills.
  • Decision making skills.
  • Team work skills.
  • Creativity skills.
  • Self-management skills.
  • Customer focus and responsiveness skills.
  • Communication skills.
  • Computer skills.
  • People management skills.
  • Planning and organizing skills.
  • Change management skills.

Duties

  • Render technical services under supervision.
  • Perform administrative and related functions.
  • Research and Development.

Enquiries

Ms SN Mngomezulu Tel No: (033) 355 8609

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

  • Applications/Address: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at 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 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 &amp
  • 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. FOR ATTENTION : Mr B Hornsby

Notes and Z83 guidance

It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions. The successful candidates will be deployed in any office/ district across the province of KwaZulu Natal

Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.

Do you qualify?

Use this private checklist after reviewing the vacancy details and application instructions.

Private vacancy readiness checklist

0 of 5 items checked

This checklist is only a guide and does not confirm eligibility. The recruiting department makes the final decision.

Your checklist progress stays in this page only. Nothing is saved, sent or shared, and it clears when you refresh or leave the page.

Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.

Original Text
POST 29/187 : CANDIDATE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL) REF NO: DOT 138/2026 (X25 POSTS)
(4-year fixed contract)
Technology Transfer Centre
SALARY : R352 299 per annum, (OSD), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
CENTRE : Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate/ National Certificate (Vocational) NQF level 4; plus An appropriate recognised National Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant
qualification: plus Compulsory registration with Engineering Council of South
Africa as a “Candidate Engineering Technician”; plus A valid driver’s licence
(minimum code B). Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:
Knowledge of Project Management. Knowledge of Technical design and analysis. Knowledge of Research and Development. Knowledge of computeraided engineering applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Knowledge of
Technical report writing. Problem solving and analysis skills. Decision making skills. Team work skills. Creativity skills. Self-management skills. Customer
focus and responsiveness skills. Communication skills. Computer skills.
People management skills. Planning and organizing skills. Change management skills.
DUTIES : Render technical services under supervision. Perform administrative and related functions. Research and Development.
ENQUIRIES : Ms SN Mngomezulu Tel No: (033) 355 8609
NOTE : It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions. The successful candidates will be deployed in any office/ district
across the province of KwaZulu Natal

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport · 49 open vacancies

Current vacancies from the same department.

View all KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport jobs

SA Gov Jobs is an independent, free-to-use job information portal for South African government vacancies, internships and public-sector career resources. We help job seekers find current national and provincial opportunities and encourage applicants to confirm details with the official department or government source before applying. SA Gov Jobs does not charge application fees and is not a government department. For official government information, visit www.gov.za.

© 2026 SA GOV JOBS | All rights reserved | Privacy Policy
How to apply