General Worker vacancies, The Eastern Cape Department of Transport invites interested and suitable candidates to apply for General Worker positions within the Department. These opportunities are for individuals who meet the minimum requirements, are physically fit, committed, and willing to perform general support duties at designated centres. Employment equity targets will be observed, and women and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Department of Transport – General Worker vacancies are open in the Eastern Cape, and applications must be submitted online via the provincial e‑Recruitment system by 27 February 2026
Successful applicants will be appointed at the specified centres and will receive remuneration in line with the approved salary level. Only complete applications submitted through the official provincial e‑Recruitment system before the closing date will be considered. General Worker vacancies
Available posts
- General Worker: Maintenance (1 post) – Centre: Amathole.
- General Worker (Assistant): Logistics and Disposal Management Services (3 posts) – Centre: Amathole.
- General Worker: Bizana Traffic Station (3 posts) – Centre: Alfred Nzo.
The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and will apply its employment equity targets when making appointments. General Worker vacancies
Post 1: General Worker – Maintenance
- Position: General Worker: Maintenance.
- Reference: DOT 62/02/2026.
- Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 2).
- Centre: Amathole.
- Closing date: 27 February 2026.
Requirements
- ABET Level 2 or Grade 8.
- No experience required; exposure to a similar environment will be an advantage.
- Must be healthy and physically fit and prepared to work after hours. General Worker vacancies
Knowledge/skills:
Duties
- Load and off‑load furniture and other goods to the relevant destination.
- Clean government vehicles.
- Clean relevant workstations.
Enquiries
- Ms H. Magengelele / Ms N. Palele – 043 604 7674 / 7539 / 7572 / 7504.
- e‑Recruitment technical enquiries: www.ectransport.gov.za.[3]
Employment Equity note: Preference will be given to Coloured males/females, Indian males/females, White males/females, and people with disabilities, in line with departmental EE targets. General Worker vacancies
Post 2: General Worker (Assistant) – Logistics and Disposal Management Services (3 Posts)
- Position: General Worker (Assistant): Logistics and Disposal Management Services.
- Reference: DOT 63/02/2026.
- Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 2).
- Centre: Amathole.
- Closing date: 27 February 2026.
Requirements
- ABET Level 2 or Grade 8.
- No experience required; exposure to the environment will be an advantage.
- Must be healthy and physically fit and prepared to work after hours. General Worker vacancies
Knowledge/skills:
Duties
- Load and off‑load furniture and other goods to the relevant destination.
- Clean government vehicles.
- Clean relevant workstations.
Enquiries
- Ms H. Magengelele / Ms N. Palele – 043 604 7674 / 7539 / 7572 / 7504.
- e‑Recruitment technical enquiries: www.ectransport.gov.za.[3]
Employment Equity note: Preference will be given to Coloured males/females, Indian males/females, White males/females, and people with disabilities.
Post 3: General Worker – Bizana Traffic Station (3 Posts)
- Position: General Worker: Bizana Traffic Station.
- Reference: DOT 64/02/2026.
- Salary: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 2).
- Centre: Alfred Nzo.
- Closing date: 27 February 2026.
Requirements
- ABET Level 2 or Grade 8.
- No experience required; exposure to the environment will be an advantage.
- Must be healthy and physically fit and prepared to work after hours. General Worker vacancies
Knowledge/skills:
- Basic knowledge of work procedures in a similar working environment.
- Interpersonal relations and communication skills.
Duties
- Load and off‑load furniture and other goods to the relevant destination.
- Clean government vehicles.
- Clean relevant workstations.
Enquiries
- Ms H. Magengelele / Ms N. Palele – 043 604 7674 / 7539 / 7572 / 7504.
- e‑Recruitment technical enquiries: www.ectransport.gov.za.[3]
Employment Equity note: Preference will be given to Coloured males/females, Indian males/females, White males/females, and people with disabilities.
How and where to apply
Applications must be submitted only via the provincial e‑Recruitment system:
- https://ecprov.gov.za (under “Careers”).
- https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za (click “Jobs” to view vacancies without logging in).
The system is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date, 27 February 2026.
To report technical problems with the e‑Recruitment system, send an email with your ID number, the email you used on your profile, and details of the issue via the contact provided on www.ectransport.gov.za; do not email your CV to this address, as such applications will not be considered. Hand‑delivered, emailed, faxed, or posted applications will not be accepted. General Worker vacancies
Application form and documents
- Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form; an unsigned Z83 will disqualify the application.
- The Z83 in the e‑recruitment system is currently not usable; applicants who applied via the system must scan and upload a signed Z83.
- Z83 can be obtained from any Public Service Department or online at:
http://www.ectransport.gov.za/documents/Z83%20FORM.pdf.
The signed Z83 must be accompanied by:
- A recently updated, comprehensive CV.
- Copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license (where applicable), and any other relevant documents (copies need not be certified at application stage).
Only shortlisted candidates will later be asked to submit certified copies before or on the day of the interview.
Additional conditions
- Non‑RSA citizens or permanent residents must attach a copy of their permanent residence permit.
- Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate.
- Failure to submit all requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
- If you are not contacted within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. General Worker vacancies
Suitable candidates will be subjected to:
- Personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, financial/asset record, qualification and study verification, and previous employment verification).
- Security clearance processes and, where applicable, skills/knowledge tests.
Successful candidates will be appointed on a 12‑month probation period. The Department reserves the right not to fill the advertised posts and welcomes applications from all racial groups, while giving preference to designated groups in line with employment equity targets. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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