The Eastern Cape Department of Transport is inviting applications for entry-level vacancies across multiple districts and offices in the province. These posts are ideal for candidates with a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and little to no experience, although exposure in a relevant environment will be an advantage.
Closing date: 27 February 2026 (online system closes at 23:59)
How to apply: Online only via the Eastern Cape provincial e-Recruitment system (no hand-delivered, emailed, faxed, or posted applications will be accepted).
Where to Apply Online
Applications must be submitted through the provincial e-Recruitment platform:
- Apply via the Eastern Cape Provincial Government website: https://ecprov.gov.za (go to Careers)
- Or use the Department of Transport e-Recruitment portal: https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za (Click “Jobs” to view vacancies without logging in)
Important: If you have technical problems with the e-Recruitment system, report it through the department’s support channel (do not email your CV to the technical email address, as it will not be accepted as an application).
Salary for These Entry-Level Posts
Most of the entry-level posts listed are Level 5 positions with a salary range of:
R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Entry-Level Vacancies Available
Below is a clear summary of the entry-level posts listed under the Eastern Cape Department of Transport vacancies.
SCM Clerk (Production): Logistics Management (08 Posts)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centres:
- Chris Hani (Ref. DOT 17/02/2026) – 2 posts
- Head Office KWT (Ref. DOT 18/02/2026)
- Amathole (Ref. DOT 19/02/2026) – 3 posts
- OR Tambo (Ref. DOT 20/02/2026)
- Alfred Nzo (Ref. DOT 21/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required (exposure is an advantage).
Key duties: Process requisitions, manage stock control, coordinate disposal of inventory, and provide secretariat support to SCM committees.
Road Works Foreman: Transport Infrastructure Maintenance
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centre: Sarah Baartman (Ref. DOT 22/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required (exposure is an advantage).
Key duties: Support roads maintenance projects, supervise repairs and maintenance of road surfaces, and supervise staff.
Admin Clerk (Production): Transport Infrastructure Fleet Services
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centre: Sarah Baartman (Ref. DOT 23/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required (exposure is an advantage).
Key duties: General clerical support, capturing data, registers, filing, procurement support, personnel administration support, travel and accommodation arrangements.
Admin Clerk (Production): Transport Infrastructure Service
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centre: Amathole (Ref. DOT 24/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required (exposure is an advantage).
Key duties: Similar general administration duties including filing, registers, data capturing, procurement support, and HR support.
Admin Clerk (Production): District Scholar Transport (12-Month Contract) (02 Posts)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centres:
- Amathole (Ref. DOT 25/02/2026)
- OR Tambo (Ref. DOT 26/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required (exposure is an advantage).
Key duties: Support registration processes, assist with database maintenance, help coordinate compliance activities, and support public transport operations administration.
Admin Clerk (Production): Transport Safety
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centre: Alfred Nzo (Ref. DOT 27/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required (exposure is an advantage).
Key duties: General admin support, filing, registers, procurement support, and personnel admin support.
Registry Clerk (Production): Logistics Management (03 Posts)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centres:
- Sarah Baartman (Ref. DOT 28/02/2026) – 2 posts
- Alfred Nzo (Ref. DOT 29/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required (exposure is an advantage).
Key duties: Mail management, registry and filing services, opening and closing files, scanning, archiving, disposal processes, and managing registers.
Registry Clerk (Production): Demand Management
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centre: Amathole (Ref. DOT 30/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required (exposure is an advantage).
Key duties: Registry and records management, mail distribution, file tracing, archiving, franking register tasks, and scanning.
Admin Clerk (Production): Human Resource Development (02 Posts)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centre: Head Office KWT (Ref. DOT 31/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required (exposure is an advantage).
Key duties: General admin support plus HR filing, registers, travel and accommodation arrangements, and personnel record maintenance.
SCM Clerk (Production): Demand Management Services
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centre: OR Tambo (Ref. DOT 32/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required (exposure is an advantage).
Key duties: Supplier database support, quotations, placing orders, logistics support, and bid committee secretariat support.
Admin Clerk (Production): District Traffic Law Enforcement Services (02 Posts)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centres:
- OR Tambo Traffic Station LTSC (Lusikisiki) (Ref. DOT 33/02/2026)
- OR Tambo KSD Mthatha Traffic Station (Ref. DOT 34/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required.
Key duties: General office administration, filing, registers, basic procurement admin support.
Admin Clerk (Production): EPWP Coordination & Monitoring
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centre: Sarah Baartman (Ref. DOT 35/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required.
Key duties: Admin support, data capturing, registers, filing, and coordination support for EPWP-related activities.
Secretary (04 Posts)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centres:
- Head Office KWT Internal Audit Services (Ref. DOT 36/02/2026)
- Head Office KWT Logistics, Asset and Records Management (Ref. DOT 37/02/2026)
- Head Office KWT Transport Infra Maintenance (Ref. DOT 38/02/2026)
- In-House Construction Makanda (Ref. DOT 39/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required.
Key duties: Diary support, typing, document handling, meeting logistics, travel and subsistence claims, basic procurement of office items, and reception duties.
Admin Clerk (Production): Compliance Support Services
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centre: Head Office KWT (Ref. DOT 40/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required.
Key duties: General clerical support, registers, filing, capturing, procurement support, and HR admin support.
Admin Clerk (Production): Transport Infrastructure Maintenance (02 Posts)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centres:
- Head Office KWT (Ref. DOT 41/02/2026)
- Alfred Nzo (Ref. DOT 42/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required.
Key duties: Admin support, procurement clerical support, filing, registers, personnel admin support.
HR Clerk (Production): Human Resource Administration (03 Posts)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centres:
- Sarah Baartman (Ref. DOT 43/02/2026) – 2 posts
- Alfred Nzo (Ref. DOT 44/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required (PERSAL knowledge is an advantage).
Key duties: HR provisioning support, appointments/transfers admin, qualification verification support, interview secretariat duties, benefits administration and leave matters.
Finance Clerk (Production): Revenue & Debtors (02 Posts)
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centres:
- Sarah Baartman (Ref. DOT 45/02/2026)
- Alfred Nzo (Ref. DOT 46/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required.
Key duties: Revenue collection support, reconciliation support, handling discrepancies, updating spreadsheets, assisting with BAS/PERSAL-related admin.
Admin Clerk (Production): Community Development
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centre: Sarah Baartman (Ref. DOT 47/02/20226)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required.
Key duties: General admin support including registers, filing, and procurement admin support.
Admin Clerk (Production): Security Information & Technology Services
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centre: Sarah Baartman (Ref. DOT 48/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required.
Key duties: IT admin support, helpdesk logging, updating service calls, preparing memos, asset transfers, and basic procurement admin.
Admin Clerk (Production): Public Transport Registration, Operator Licence & Permits
Salary: R228 321 – R268 950 per annum (Level 5)
Centre: Alfred Nzo (Ref. DOT 49/02/2026)
Requirements: Grade 12; no experience required.
Key duties: Public transport operator admin support, capturing and filing, registers, compliance support, and stakeholder coordination.
Closing Date Reminder
All applications must be submitted online before:
27 February 2026 (23:59)