Department of Transport Hiring 102 Driver Operators (2026)
The Department of Transport is offering a major employment opportunity with 102 Driver Operator vacancies available across multiple regions. This recruitment drive is aimed at strengthening road maintenance teams and improving infrastructure service delivery across the province.
If you have experience operating heavy machinery and hold the required licence, this could be your chance to secure a stable government job with long-term benefits.
Position Overview
- Job Title: Driver Operator (Earthmoving and Non-Earthmoving Equipment)
- Number of Posts: 102
- Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
- Location: KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing Date: 06 May 2026 (16:00)
These roles are critical in supporting road construction and maintenance operations. Successful candidates will be responsible for operating specialised equipment, transporting materials, and assisting with maintenance activities.
Centres and Reference Numbers
Pietermaritzburg Region
Cost Centre: Ixopo Number of Posts: 15
Cost Centre: Grader Team 2 (Gowerford) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 40/2026
Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Gowerford) Number of Posts: 2 Reference Number: DOT 41/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team 1 (Underberg) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 42/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team 2 (Underberg) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 43/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team (Ixopo) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 44/2026
Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Ixopo) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 45/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team (Umzimkhulu) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 46/2026
Cost Centre: General Maintenance Team (Umzimkhulu) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 47/2026
Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Umzimkhulu) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 48/2026
Cost Centre: Signs Team (Umzimkhulu) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 49/2026
Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Cedarville) Sub-section Number of Posts: 2 Reference Number: DOT 50/2026
Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Ixopo) Sub-section Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 51/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team (Kokstad) Sub-section Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 52/2026
Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Taylors Halt) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 53/2026
Cost Centre: Service Wagon Team (Eston) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 54/2026
Cost Centre: Drainage/Betterment Team (Cedara) Sub-section Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 55/2026
Cost Centre: Betterment Team (New Hanover) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 56/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team 2 (Taylors Halt) Sub-section Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 57/2026
Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Nottingham Road) Sub-section Number of Posts: 2 Reference Number: DOT 58/2026
Cost Centre: Depot Team (Taylors Halt) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 59/2026
Ladysmith Region
Cost Centre: Road Control / Project Documentation MGT (Dundee) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 60/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team (Helpmekaar) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 61/2026
Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Mangeni) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 62/2026
Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Greytown) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 63/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team 2 (Kranskop) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 64/2026
Cost Centre: Flying Squad Team (Cwaka) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 65/2026
Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Greytown) Number of Posts: 3 Reference Number: DOT 66/2026
Cost Centre: Depot Team (Greytown) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 67/2026
Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Kranskop) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 68/2026
Cost Centre: Flying Squad Team (Greytown) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 69/2026
Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Dundee) Number of Posts: 3 Reference Number: DOT 70/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team (Normandien) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 71/2026
Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Utrecht) Number of Posts: 5 Reference Number: DOT 72/2026
Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Utrecht) Sub-section Number of Posts: 2 Reference Number: DOT 73/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team (Newcastle) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 74/2026
Cost Centre: Flying Squad Team (Dannhauser) Number of Posts: 7 Reference Number: DOT 75/2026
Cost Centre: Flying Squad Team (Dannhauser) Sub-section Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 76/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team (Hattingspruit) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 77/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team (Kingsley) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 78/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team (Groenvlei) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 79/2026
Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Dukuza) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 80/2026
Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Mbambazane) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 81/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team 1 (Indaka) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 82/2026
Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Indaka) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 83/2026
Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Emnambithi) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 84/2026
Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Emnambithi) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 85/2026
Durban Region
Cost Centre: Grader Team 3 (Harding) Reference Number: DOT 86/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team (Port Shepstone North) Reference Number: DOT 87/2026
Cost Centre: Depot Team (Port Shepstone South) Reference Number: DOT 88/2026
Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Harding) Reference Number: DOT 89/2026
Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Port Shepstone South) Reference Number: DOT 90/2026
Cost Centre: Concrete Team (Umbumbulu) Reference Number: DOT 91/2026
Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Mount Edgecombe) Reference Number: DOT 92/2026
Cost Centre: Concrete Team (Metro) Reference Number: DOT 93/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team (Umbumbulu) Reference Number: DOT 94/2026
Cost Centre: Maintenance Team 1 (St Helier) Reference Number: DOT 95/2026
Empangeni Region
Cost Centre: Grader Team (Emondlo) Reference Number: DOT 96/2026
Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Vryheid) Reference Number: DOT 97/2026
Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Vryheid) Reference Number: DOT 98/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team 1 (Vryheid) Reference Number: DOT 99/2026
Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Paul Pietersburg) Reference Number: DOT 100/2026
Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Pongola) Reference Number: DOT 101/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team (Belgrade) Reference Number: DOT 102/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team 3 (Dennydalton) Reference Number: DOT 103/2026
Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Mahlabathini) Reference Number: DOT 104/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team 2 (Dennydalton) Reference Number: DOT 105/2026
Cost Centre: Signs Team (Nongoma) Reference Number: DOT 106/2026
Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Usuthu) Reference Number: DOT 107/2026
Cost Centre: Crusher Stone (Msebe) Reference Number: DOT 108/2026
Cost Centre: Grader Team 1 (Msebe) Reference Number: DOT 109/2026
Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Maphophoma) Reference Number: DOT 110/2026
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a completed Z83 form along with a detailed CV before the closing date. Applications can be submitted online through the KZN e-Recruitment system or delivered to the Department of Transport offices.
APPLICATIONS
Applications may be hand delivered to:
Department of Transport
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House
172 Burger Street
Pietermaritzburg
Or couriered via postal services to:
Recruitment & Selection Section
Human Resource Administration Directorate
Private Bag X9043
Pietermaritzburg
3200
Applicants may also visit any one of the Designated Online Application Centres (DOACs) where staff will assist with applying for jobs on the KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving hardcopy applications. The list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACs) is available at:
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
Applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post:
Apply through the online e-Recruitment system, or
Submit a hardcopy application as directed
NOTE
Applications must be submitted on the NEW Application for Employment Form (Z83).
The Z83 form must be completed in terms of DPSA Circular 03 of 2025.
CLOSING DATE: 06 May 2026 (at 16h00). Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
This is a strong opportunity for experienced drivers and machine operators to join the public sector and contribute to infrastructure development in KwaZulu-Natal.