The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies in Transport, Corporate Services and Roads Infrastructure. These opportunities are suitable for candidates with experience in licensing, public transport monitoring, database administration, communications, organisational development, administration, plant hire support and grounds maintenance.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Roads and Transport |
| Closing Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Location | Gauteng, South Africa |
| Application Method | Online application only |
| Application Portal | Gauteng Jobs Portal |
| Required Documents | Completed Z83 form and comprehensive CV |
| General Enquiries | 011 355 7082 / 011 355 7043 |
Deputy Director: Centre Manager Ref No: REFS/050295
Branch: Transport
Salary: R932 292 per annum, Level 11, all-inclusive package
Centre: Kagiso
Requirements
Applicants must have an NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, Finance, BA Licensing, Transport Management or Traffic Management.
Applicants must have an Examiner of Driving Licence, Examiner of Motor Vehicles or NaTIS certificate.
Applicants must have three to five years’ experience at Assistant Director level.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of GPG and GPDRT policies and procedures, relevant legislation, Public Service Regulations, service level agreements, customer expectations, GPG political and executive structures, NRTA, BCEA, PSA, LRA, PFMA, POPIA and PAJA.
Required competencies include community relations, stakeholder relationship management, research, computer utilisation, financial management and business performance management.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage the NaTIS system used for processing and issuing motor vehicle licences, driver licences and vehicle testing services.
Duties include managing maintenance projects, calibration machines, test yard markings, staff meetings, complaints, projects, contracts, records management, budgeting, audit compliance, anti-fraud measures, risk management and human resources at the Provincial Registering Authority Centre.
The candidate will also compile reports, manage expenditure, support staff development, process leave applications, manage grievances and apply disciplinary processes where required.
Enquiries
Mr Elvis Mpateni / Ms Keorapetse Gumata
Tel: 011 355 7521 / 011 355 9000
Senior Examiner: Vehicle Testing Station and Driver’s Licensing Testing Ref No: REFS/050296
Posts: 3
Branch: Transport
Salary: R487 197 per annum, Level 09, plus benefits
Centres: Kagiso, Temba and Maponya
Requirements
Applicants must have an NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, BA Licensing or Transport Management.
Applicants must be qualified and registered as a NaTIS user, Examiner of Vehicles and Driving Licence Examiner equivalent to or above the grading of the centre.
Applicants must have three to five years’ relevant NaTIS experience within a driver licence testing, motor vehicle registration or vehicle testing centre.
Two years of the experience must be at supervisory level.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of GPG and GPDRT policies, relevant legislation, Public Service Regulations, customer expectations, service level agreements, management information and GPG political and executive structures.
Duties
The successful candidates will ensure that examiners for motor vehicle testing perform duties in line with legislative requirements.
Duties include ensuring vehicle testing is conducted in terms of the National Road Traffic Act, conducting spot checks, quality assurance and supervision, authorising roadworthy certificates, ensuring testing equipment is calibrated, managing queues, reporting malpractice, cooperating with law enforcement, managing revenue, maintaining documents and supporting anti-fraud controls.
The candidates will also oversee NaTIS transactions, ensure compliance with SOPs, manage risks, review reports, support training and ensure sufficient capacity for service delivery.
Enquiries
Mr Elvis Mpateni / Ms Keorapetse Gumata
Tel: 011 355 7521 / 011 355 9000
Assistant Director: Monitoring Ref No: REFS/050289
Posts: 2
Branch: Transport
Salary: R487 197 per annum, Level 09, plus benefits
Centres: Ekurhuleni Regional Office and West Rand Regional Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Transport Management, Transport Logistics or Public Administration.
Applicants must have three to five years’ working experience in the public transport field or environment.
Two years of the experience must be at supervisory level.
Applicants must be able and willing to work under pressure.
Required skills include problem-solving, report writing, teamwork and collaboration.
Corporate governance knowledge will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidates will facilitate and monitor the registration of routes for land-based public transport operations in the region.
Duties include supporting mediation of conflict and disputes, convening meetings with stakeholders, compiling submissions with recommendations, ensuring routes are captured on the Registration Administration System, assisting associations with constitutions, liaising on operating licence amendments and monitoring democratisation processes.
The candidates will also participate in policy and SOP development, track team workflow and manage human and equipment resources.
Enquiries
Mr Elvis Mpateni / Ms Keorapetse Gumata
Tel: 011 355 7521 / 011 355 9000
Examiner: Vehicle Testing Station and Driver’s Licensing Testing Ref No: REFS/050297
Posts: 2
Branch: Transport
Salary: R413 001 per annum, Level 08, plus benefits
Centres: Mabopane and Temba
Requirements
Applicants must have an NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification in Public Administration, Public Management, BA Licensing or Transport Management.
Applicants must be qualified and registered as an Examiner of Vehicles and Driver’s Licences equivalent to or above the grading of the centre.
Applicants must have two to three years’ relevant examiner experience.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must have knowledge of GPG and GPDRT policies, relevant legislation, Public Service Regulations, customer expectations, service level agreements, management information and GPG political and executive structures.
Duties
The successful candidates will receive and verify applications for vehicle testing.
Duties include verifying application forms and vehicle documents, confirming bookings on NaTIS, inspecting and testing vehicles, checking chassis and engine numbers, issuing test reports, capturing authorised test results, checking driver licence compliance, verifying PrDP applications, supervising junior examiners and responding to public queries.
The candidates will also prepare NaTIS reports, authorise roadworthy certificates, verify applicant identities, report achievements and compliance issues, implement fraud prevention controls and manage junior examiners.
Enquiries
Mr Elvis Mpateni / Ms Keorapetse Gumata
Tel: 011 355 7521 / 011 355 9000
Senior Administrative Officer: Processing Services Ref No: REFS/050298
Branch: Transport
Salary: R413 001 per annum, Level 08, plus benefits
Centre: Ekurhuleni
Requirements
Applicants must have an NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification in Public Management, Public Administration or Transport Management.
Applicants must have two to three years’ experience in the public transport environment.
Applicants must have knowledge of GPDRT policies and procedures, the National Land Transport Act, the NLTA Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations, finance and HR matters.
Required skills include planning, organising, computer literacy, interpersonal relations, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, customer focus and telephone etiquette.
Duties
The successful candidate will receive applications from the cashier counter and verify applications against lists.
Duties include confirming application registration, identifying and resolving application issues, recording processed applications electronically, checking supporting documents, preparing applications for Government Gazette publication, obtaining quotations from Government Printing Works and retrieving information from OLAS.
The candidate will also facilitate applications for consideration by the Provincial Regulatory Entity, coordinate with municipalities, advise applicants on outcomes, supervise staff, manage leave administration and provide coaching and mentoring.
Enquiries
Mr Elvis Mpateni / Ms Keorapetse Gumata
Tel: 011 355 7521 / 011 355 9000
Database Administrator: ICT Governance and Information Management Ref No: REFS/050272
Branch: Corporate Services
Salary: R413 001 per annum, Level 08, plus benefits
Centre: Johannesburg Head Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or Degree at NQF Level 7 in ICT, Computer Science, Informatics, Business Information Management or Information Technology.
A Database Administrator Certificate will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have two to three years’ experience in an ICT database environment.
Applicants must have knowledge of change management, project management, information management, relevant legislation, Public Service Regulations, service level agreements and Minimum Information Security Standards.
Required skills include planning, organising, customer management, quality management, innovation, continuous improvement, problem-solving, analytical thinking, communication and diversity awareness.
Duties
The successful candidate will design and develop databases, develop scripting and optimise performance.
Duties include maintaining databases using Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and newer versions, managing workload, ensuring high availability, supporting disaster recovery, maintaining data documentation, providing ICT technical support and preparing design specifications.
The candidate will also design database systems based on business requirements, develop schemas and data dictionaries, analyse database layout requests and resolve database usage issues.
Enquiries
Ms A Mkhombo
Tel: 011 355 7521
Ms P Mabasa
Tel: 011 355 7175
Communication Officer: Internal Communications Ref No: REFS/050275
Branch: Corporate Services
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07, plus benefits
Centre: Johannesburg Head Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 6 or 7 in Communication and Marketing or a relevant qualification.
Applicants must have one to two years’ experience in content development for print and electronic media.
Applicants must have knowledge of GPG and GPDRT policies, relevant legislation, Public Service Regulations, service level agreements, management information, GPG political and executive structures, change management, planning, organising, strategy, policy development, project management, people orientation and financial management.
Duties
The successful candidate will write, edit, proofread and source content.
Duties include developing and managing newsletters, managing website and intranet content, assisting with resource management, securing suppliers for communication-related services, coordinating website, intranet and social media content, responding to external client queries, providing administration support and compiling reports.
The candidate will also distribute print material to stakeholders, liaise with suppliers and ensure service level agreements are developed.
Enquiries
Ms A Mkhombo
Tel: 011 355 7521
Ms P Mabasa
Tel: 011 355 7175
Organisational Development Practitioner Ref No: REFS/050273
Branch: Corporate Services
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07, plus benefits
Centre: Johannesburg Head Office
Requirements
Applicants must have an NQF Level 6 or 7 National Diploma or Degree in Management Services, Production Management or Operations Management.
Applicants must have one to two years’ experience in the organisational development field.
Applicants must have knowledge of public service legislation, DPSA organisational development directives, organisational development initiatives, DPSA regulations and the Ministerial Handbook.
PERSAL staff establishment certificate will be an added advantage.
Required skills include planning, organising, people orientation, change management, strategic thinking, customer management, innovation, problem-solving, analytical thinking, communication, initiative and diversity awareness.
Duties
The successful candidate will schedule organisational structure consultation sessions with business units.
Duties include coordinating, reviewing and implementing organisational structures, facilitating work study investigations, organisational functionality assessments, business processes and SOP development, creation and abolishment of posts, post establishment changes on PERSAL, job evaluation projects, benchmarking jobs and managing job evaluation databases.
The candidate will also support job description development, provide monthly headcount and post establishment data, compile reports, implement organisational design circulars, maintain records and perform administrative and procurement duties for the unit.
Enquiries
Ms A Mkhombo
Tel: 011 355 7521
Ms P Mabasa
Tel: 011 355 7175
Administrative Officer: Issuing and Collections Counter Ref No: REFS/050299
Branch: Transport
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07, plus benefits
Centre: Johannesburg
Requirements
Applicants must have an NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification in Public Management, Public Administration, Administration Management or Transport Management.
Applicants must have one to two years’ experience in the public transport management environment.
Applicants must have knowledge of GPDRT policies and procedures, the National Land Transport Act, the NLTA Amendment Act, Public Service Regulations, customer expectations, service level agreements and GPG political and executive structures.
Required skills include customer management, innovation, continuous improvement, problem-solving, analytical thinking, negotiation, communication, initiative and diversity awareness.
Duties
The successful candidate will account for applications received from processing and cashier streams.
Duties include verifying attached documents, checking application forms, verifying applicant vehicle data, tracking processed applications, printing operating licences, validating printed licences, logging calls with NLTIS, checking applications before submission for signature, recording licences for collection and providing applicant feedback through the SMS system.
The candidate will also consolidate monthly portfolios of evidence, manage collection records, distribute face value documents, conduct stocktaking, manage human resources and compile unit reports.
Enquiries
Mr Elvis Mpateni / Ms Keorapetse Gumata
Tel: 011 355 7521 / 011 355 9000
Administrative Officer: Monitoring Ref No: REFS/050290
Posts: 3
Branch: Transport
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07, plus benefits
Centres: Johannesburg Regional Office, Sedibeng Regional Office and West Rand Regional Office
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or Degree at NQF Level 7 in Transport Management, Transport Logistics or Public Administration.
Applicants must have one to two years’ working experience in the public transport field or environment.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must be able and willing to work under pressure, manage time, execute instructions, work in a team and adapt to change.
Good communication skills will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidates will perform physical inspections of all routes for land-based public transport operations in the region.
Duties include documenting observations, recording elections and annual general meeting proceedings, keeping records safely, providing administrative support for mediation and dispute resolution, supporting policy development and preparing meetings with associations and stakeholders.
The candidates will also provide support during inspection-in-loco activities with planning authorities, SANTACO, GNTA, Metered Taxi Council and Learner Transport Council.
Enquiries
Mr Mpateni / Ms K Gumata
Tel: 011 355 7521 / 011 355 9043
Administrative Clerk: Plant Hire Ref No: REFS/050263
Branch: Roads Infrastructure
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05, plus benefits
Centre: Koedoespoort, Tshwane
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 or an NQF Level 4 equivalent qualification.
No experience is required.
Required skills include computer literacy, planning, organisation, verbal and written communication, job knowledge, teamwork, ability to work under pressure and report writing.
Duties
The successful candidate will provide general administrative duties such as typing, scanning, emailing, filing and record keeping.
Duties include licence renewal administration, traffic fines and infringement re-routing, vehicle accident reporting and administration, secretariat support, attendance register management, performance assessment administration and HR-related administration support.
Enquiries
Ms M Mashele / Mr S Ngcobo
Tel: 011 355 7082 / 011 355 7043
Groundsman Ref No: REFS/050276
Branch: Corporate Services
Salary: R144 024 per annum, Level 02, plus benefits
Centre: Zwartkop Academy
Requirements
Applicants must have AET or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Applicants must be able to work under pressure and work in a team.
Applicants must have knowledge of work procedures in the working environment, basic numeracy and communication skills.
Duties
The successful candidate will maintain premises and surroundings.
Duties include providing gardening services, watering gardens, pruning and trimming flowers and trees, mowing grass, removing weeds and garden refuse, applying insecticides, cultivating soil, monitoring gardening equipment and tools, reporting malfunctioning tools and repairing minor defects.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online through the Gauteng Jobs Portal.
To apply and access more details, visit the Gauteng Jobs Portal.
Only online applications will be considered.
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 24 July 2026.
Applicants must use the most recent Z83 application form for employment.
All fields in the Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed.
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae must be attached.
Failure to attach the completed Z83 and comprehensive CV will result in disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates who meet all requirements will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s licence where required.
Certified copies must not be older than six months when requested.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for having them evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority.
The Department reserves the right not to appoint.
If applicants do not receive a response within three months, they should accept that their application was unsuccessful.