The Department of Transport and SASSA Eastern Cape are recruiting for multiple vacancies, with 158 positions available across the jobs listed below.

Several of these opportunities are suitable for applicants with Grade 9, ABET or equivalent qualifications, while some are advertised with no previous experience required.

1. Road Workers X99 – Department of Transport

Employer: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
Position: Road Worker
Number of Posts: 99
Experience: No experience needed
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00

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2. Driver Operators X25 – Department of Transport

Employer: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
Position: Driver Operator – Earthmoving and Non-Earthmoving Equipment
Number of Posts: 25
Post: 29/222
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00

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3. Cleaners X11 – Department of Transport

Employer: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
Position: Cleaner
Number of Posts: 11
Regions: Ladysmith and Durban
Experience: No experience needed
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00

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4. Groundsman X8 – Department of Transport

Employer: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
Position: Groundsman
Number of Posts: 8
Region: Ladysmith
Experience: No experience needed
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00

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5. Handyman X5 – Department of Transport

Employer: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport
Position: Handyman
Number of Posts: 5
Location: Cost Centre, Estcourt – Ladysmith Region
Experience: No experience needed
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 16:00

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6. Grant Administrator X10 – SASSA Eastern Cape

Employer: SASSA
Position: Grant Administrator
Number of Posts: 10
Region: Eastern Cape
Experience: No experience needed
Closing Date: 25 August 2026

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7. Clerk Customer Care – SASSA

Employer: SASSA
Position: Clerk Customer Care
Region: Eastern Cape
Experience: No experience needed
Closing Date: 25 August 2026

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Total Vacancies: 158 Posts

The advertised numbers across these opportunities are:

Road Workers X99 + Driver Operators X25 + Cleaners X11 + Groundsman X8 + Handyman X5 + Grant Administrators X10 = 158 advertised posts, plus the separate Clerk Customer Care vacancy.

Applicants interested in the SASSA vacancies should apply by 25 August 2026, while applications for the listed KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport vacancies close on 28 August 2026 at 16:00.

How to Apply

Visit www.sajobsportal.co.za and search for the position you want to apply for to view the complete vacancy details, references and application instructions.

Applicants should carefully check that they meet the requirements before applying and submit their applications before the relevant closing date.

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