Government Jobs

Road Worker Vacancies 2026 – Department of Roads and Transport

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is inviting applications for 10 Road Worker positions in Tshwane (5 posts) and Johannesburg (5 posts). Applicants need an NQF Level 1 qualification, ABET Level 4 certificate or equivalent, and no previous work experience is required. Duties include road maintenance, pothole repairs, drainage cleaning, installing road signs and maintaining road infrastructure. The advertised salary is R170,226 per annum, plus benefits. Persons with disabilities and designated employment equity groups are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted online by 9 November 2026

Administrative Clerk Vacancies 2026 – Department of Infrastructure Development, Johannesburg

The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development is inviting applications for Administrative Clerk positions at its Johannesburg Head Office. Applicants must have Grade 12, and no previous experience is required. Duties include filing, data capturing, handling correspondence, procurement support, maintaining registers, personnel administration and assisting with financial records. The advertised salary is R237,453 per annum, plus benefits. Applications must include a completed online Z83 form and a comprehensive CV and be submitted by 9 November 2026. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Driver Messenger Vacancy 2026 – Department of Roads and Transport, Johannesburg

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is inviting applications for one Driver Messenger position at its Johannesburg Head Office, offering a salary of R201,093 per annum plus benefits. Applicants must have a Grade 10 qualification or the driving experience specified in the advert, a valid Code 8 driver’s licence, and knowledge of the relevant areas. Duties include transporting passengers, delivering documents and parcels, maintaining the allocated vehicle, completing logbooks and assisting with registry tasks. Applications must include a completed and signed Z83 form and a comprehensive CV and be submitted online by 9 November 2026.

Pikitup General Workers Vacancies 2026 – 150 Positions Available

Pikitup is inviting applications for 150 General Worker positions at various depots in Johannesburg. Applicants must have Grade 10, at least 12 months of proven waste management experience, no criminal record, and be physically and mentally fit. Duties include street cleaning, litter picking, refuse collection, loading waste bags, emptying bins and assisting with bin deliveries. The advertised basic salary is R11,376.95, excluding benefits. Applicants must submit a CV, certified copies of their ID and qualifications, and proof of address. The advert lists conflicting closing dates of 5 and 10 November 2026, so applicants should confirm the correct deadline with Pikitup.

Seasonal Lifeguard Jobs 2026/2027 – Earn R400 to R600 Per Day at Mbhashe Local Municipality

Mbhashe Local Municipality is inviting applications for 30 temporary Seasonal Lifeguard positions in the Eastern Cape. Successful applicants will earn R400 per day as lifeguards or R600 per day as squad leaders during the 2026 festive season and 2027 Easter holidays. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, physically fit, able to read and write, and provide proof of residence. Preference will be given to applicants living along the Mbhashe coast. Applications close on 6 November 2026 at 16:00.

Traffic Officer Learnership 2026 – Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison

The Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison is offering a Basic Traffic Officers Diploma Learnership in Mkhuhlu, Bushbuckridge. The 12-month learnership provides a monthly stipend of R5,000 and is open to eligible South African citizens residing in Mpumalanga. Applicants must have Grade 12, a valid Code B driver’s licence, no criminal record, and meet the physical fitness requirements. Applications close on 30 October 2026.

Police Trainee – South African Police Service (SAPS)

The South African Police Service is recruiting 5,500 Entry-Level Police Trainees for the 2026/2027 financial year. Applicants must be South African citizens aged 18 to 35, have Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification, and be physically and mentally fit for police training. Candidates must be proficient in English and at least one other official language and meet the required medical, psychological and integrity standards. Successful trainees will receive a stipend of R5,000 per month during training and may be considered for permanent appointment as Constables earning R248,175 per year after successfully completing basic training. Applications must be submitted online through the official SAPS website. Applications close on 13 November 2026.

Hospital Clerk – Department of Home Affairs

The Department of Home Affairs is seeking Hospital Clerks to provide birth and death registration services to clients. Applicants must have Grade 12, an NQF Level 5 qualification and/or a DHA Qualification in Home Affairs Services at NQF Level 5, as specified in the vacancy requirements, as well as a valid driver’s licence. Duties include receiving birth registration documents, capturing applications on the National Population Register, verifying applicants’ details, issuing birth certificates and maintaining birth registration records. The successful candidates will also provide death registration services and support good governance, risk management and compliance. Applicants should have computer literacy, strong communication and organisational skills, attention to detail, professionalism and good client-service skills.

Road Worker x2 – Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport

The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport is recruiting two permanent Road Workers in Nkangala District, Thembisile Hani. Applicants must have a Grade 10 certificate, and no previous work experience is required. Duties include repairing road surfaces, clearing bushes, erecting road signs, cleaning drainage systems and removing rubbish from roads. Candidates should have knowledge of occupational health and safety, good communication skills and good interpersonal relations. The advertised salary is R170,226 per year. Applications close on 30 October 2026 at 12:00.

Messenger/Driver: HRP&A – Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport

The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport is recruiting a permanent Messenger/Driver in Ehlanzeni District. Applicants must have Grade 10 or Grade 12 and a driver’s licence, with no previous work experience required. Duties include delivering mail, files and parcels, collecting documents, maintaining delivery registers and providing general office support. Candidates should have good communication skills, be punctual, trustworthy and computer literate. The advertised salary is R201,093 per year. Applications close on 30 October 2026 at 12:00.