<h2>Department of Transport Hiring 102 Driver Operators (2026)</h2>
<p>The Department of Transport is offering a major employment opportunity with <strong>102 Driver Operator vacancies</strong> available across multiple regions. This recruitment drive is aimed at strengthening road maintenance teams and improving infrastructure service delivery across the province.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>Position Overview</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Job Title:</strong> Driver Operator (Earthmoving and Non-Earthmoving Equipment)</li>
<li><strong>Number of Posts:</strong> 102</li>
<li><strong>Salary:</strong> R163 680 per annum (Level 03)</li>
<li><strong>Location:</strong> KwaZulu-Natal</li>
<li><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 06 May 2026 (16:00)</li>
</ul>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Centres and Reference Numbers</h2>
<h3>Pietermaritzburg Region</h3>
<p>Cost Centre: Ixopo Number of Posts: 15</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team 2 (Gowerford) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 40/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Gowerford) Number of Posts: 2 Reference Number: DOT 41/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team 1 (Underberg) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 42/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team 2 (Underberg) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 43/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team (Ixopo) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 44/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Ixopo) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 45/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team (Umzimkhulu) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 46/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: General Maintenance Team (Umzimkhulu) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 47/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Umzimkhulu) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 48/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Signs Team (Umzimkhulu) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 49/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Cedarville) Sub-section Number of Posts: 2 Reference Number: DOT 50/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Ixopo) Sub-section Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 51/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team (Kokstad) Sub-section Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 52/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Taylors Halt) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 53/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Service Wagon Team (Eston) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 54/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Drainage/Betterment Team (Cedara) Sub-section Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 55/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Betterment Team (New Hanover) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 56/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team 2 (Taylors Halt) Sub-section Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 57/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Nottingham Road) Sub-section Number of Posts: 2 Reference Number: DOT 58/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Depot Team (Taylors Halt) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 59/2026</p>
<h3>Ladysmith Region</h3>
<p>Cost Centre: Road Control / Project Documentation MGT (Dundee) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 60/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team (Helpmekaar) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 61/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Mangeni) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 62/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Greytown) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 63/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team 2 (Kranskop) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 64/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Flying Squad Team (Cwaka) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 65/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Greytown) Number of Posts: 3 Reference Number: DOT 66/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Depot Team (Greytown) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 67/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Kranskop) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 68/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Flying Squad Team (Greytown) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 69/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Dundee) Number of Posts: 3 Reference Number: DOT 70/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team (Normandien) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 71/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Utrecht) Number of Posts: 5 Reference Number: DOT 72/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Utrecht) Sub-section Number of Posts: 2 Reference Number: DOT 73/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team (Newcastle) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 74/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Flying Squad Team (Dannhauser) Number of Posts: 7 Reference Number: DOT 75/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Flying Squad Team (Dannhauser) Sub-section Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 76/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team (Hattingspruit) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 77/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team (Kingsley) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 78/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team (Groenvlei) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 79/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Dukuza) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 80/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Mbambazane) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 81/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team 1 (Indaka) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 82/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Indaka) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 83/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Emnambithi) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 84/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Emnambithi) Number of Posts: 1 Reference Number: DOT 85/2026</p>
<h3>Durban Region</h3>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team 3 (Harding) Reference Number: DOT 86/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team (Port Shepstone North) Reference Number: DOT 87/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Depot Team (Port Shepstone South) Reference Number: DOT 88/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Harding) Reference Number: DOT 89/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Port Shepstone South) Reference Number: DOT 90/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Concrete Team (Umbumbulu) Reference Number: DOT 91/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Mount Edgecombe) Reference Number: DOT 92/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Concrete Team (Metro) Reference Number: DOT 93/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team (Umbumbulu) Reference Number: DOT 94/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Maintenance Team 1 (St Helier) Reference Number: DOT 95/2026</p>
<h3>Empangeni Region</h3>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team (Emondlo) Reference Number: DOT 96/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Vryheid) Reference Number: DOT 97/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Blacktop Team (Vryheid) Reference Number: DOT 98/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team 1 (Vryheid) Reference Number: DOT 99/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Paul Pietersburg) Reference Number: DOT 100/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Pongola) Reference Number: DOT 101/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team (Belgrade) Reference Number: DOT 102/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team 3 (Dennydalton) Reference Number: DOT 103/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Betterment Team (Mahlabathini) Reference Number: DOT 104/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team 2 (Dennydalton) Reference Number: DOT 105/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Signs Team (Nongoma) Reference Number: DOT 106/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Usuthu) Reference Number: DOT 107/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Crusher Stone (Msebe) Reference Number: DOT 108/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Grader Team 1 (Msebe) Reference Number: DOT 109/2026</p>
<p>Cost Centre: Maintenance Team (Maphophoma) Reference Number: DOT 110/2026</p>
<h2>How to Apply</h2>
<p>Applicants must submit a <strong>completed Z83 form</strong> 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.</p>
<p>APPLICATIONS<br />
Applications may be hand delivered to:</p>
<p>Department of Transport<br />
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House<br />
172 Burger Street<br />
Pietermaritzburg</p>
<p>Or couriered via postal services to:</p>
<p>Recruitment &; Selection Section<br />
Human Resource Administration Directorate<br />
Private Bag X9043<br />
Pietermaritzburg<br />
3200</p>
<p>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:<br />
<a href="http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs">www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs</a></p>
<p>Applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post:</p>
<p>Apply through the online e-Recruitment system, or<br />
Submit a hardcopy application as directed</p>
<p>NOTE<br />
Applications must be submitted on the NEW Application for Employment Form (Z83).</p>
<a class="maxbutton-1 maxbutton" href="https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/vacancies/editable Approved New Z83 form Gazetted 6 Nov 2020.pdf"><span class='mb-text'>DOWNLOAD Z83 FORM HERE</span></a>
<p>The Z83 form must be completed in terms of DPSA Circular 03 of 2025.</p>
<p>CLOSING DATE: 06 May 2026 (at 16h00). Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.</p>
<p>This is a strong opportunity for experienced drivers and machine operators to join the public sector and contribute to infrastructure development in KwaZulu-Natal.</p>

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