Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/203
ARTISAN PRODUCTION GRADE A-C (MECHANICAL) (X5 POSTS)
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
- ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 43–44
- Circular Post
- 29/203
- Department
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 August 2026.
Application and salary information
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)
(Salary will be determined according to post registration experience as per
OSD prescripts)
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
- Ladysmith Region: Mechanical, Dundee Ref No: DOT 180/2026 (X1 Post) Pietermaritzburg Region: Mechanical (Mountain Rise) Ref No: DOT 181/2026 (X1 Post) Empangeni Region: Mechanical (Vryheid) Ref No: DOT 182/2026 (X2 Posts) Mechanical (Empangeni) Ref No: DOT 183/2026 (X1 Post
- Reference information
- DOT 181/2026
- Salary information
- 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)
(Salary will be determined according to post registration experience as per
OSD prescripts)
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
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
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 &
- 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.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
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)
(Salary will be determined according to post registration experience as per
OSD prescripts)
CENTRE : Ladysmith Region: Mechanical, Dundee Ref No: DOT 180/2026 (X1 Post)
Pietermaritzburg Region:
Mechanical (Mountain Rise) Ref No: DOT 181/2026 (X1 Post)
Empangeni Region:
Mechanical (Vryheid) Ref No: DOT 182/2026 (X2 Posts)
Mechanical (Empangeni) Ref No: DOT 183/2026 (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
NOTE : It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions.