Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) invites suitably qualified Civil Engineering professionals to apply for the Graduate Technician: Planning and Design permanent vacancy for 2026.
Vacancy Application Closing Date: 19 August 2026
Vacancy Location: Limpopo, South Africa
Roads Agency Limpopo Graduate Technician Vacancy 2026
Roads Agency Limpopo SOC Limited is recruiting a Graduate Technician to join its Planning and Design environment.
The appointment is offered on a:
Permanent basis
The successful candidate will support road asset management, infrastructure planning, project prioritisation, engineering reviews, reporting and site inspection activities.
Vacancy Overview
Organisation: Roads Agency Limpopo SOC Limited
Position: Graduate Technician: Planning and Design
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary Grade: Paterson B4 Cost to Company
Field: Civil Engineering
Location: Limpopo
Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications in Civil Engineering:
- BTech
- BEng
- BSc Engineering
The qualification must be at:
NQF Level 7 or higher
Experience Requirements
Applicants must have:
2 to 3 years of working experience in roads and civil infrastructure
This is therefore not a no-experience graduate internship position.
ECSA Registration
Candidate registration with the:
Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
will serve as an advantage.
The advertisement does not state that ECSA registration is compulsory.
Driver’s Licence Requirement
Applicants must have a:
Valid South African driver’s licence
Candidates should also be willing to travel and conduct site inspections as required.
Computer Literacy
Applicants must be computer literate, with proficiency in:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Related technical applications
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assist with:
- Roads Agency Limpopo’s Road Asset Management System.
- Collection of road and infrastructure data.
- Verification of technical data.
- Analysis of road infrastructure information.
- Maintenance of road asset information.
- Preparation of planning documents.
- Infrastructure programme development.
- Engineering project support.
Road Asset Management
Responsibilities include assisting with the collection, verification, analysis and maintenance of information relating to:
- Roads.
- Pavements.
- Bridges.
- Traffic.
- Related infrastructure.
The Graduate Technician will also assist with preparing the:
Road Asset Management Plan
as well as maintenance plans and infrastructure programmes.
Project Planning and Prioritisation
The successful candidate may assist with identifying and prioritising:
- Road construction projects.
- Road upgrading projects.
- Rehabilitation projects.
- Maintenance projects.
Engineering Reviews
The role includes assisting with the review of:
- Engineering reports.
- Designs.
- Drawings.
- Specifications.
- Cost estimates.
Technical Reports and Budgets
The successful candidate may prepare technical inputs for:
- Business plans.
- Budgets.
- Project reports.
- Executive reports.
- Funding submissions.
Consultants and Project Monitoring
Responsibilities may also include assisting with monitoring:
- Consultants.
- Technical service providers.
- Project deliverables.
- Project programmes.
- Expenditure.
Site Inspections
The Graduate Technician will be expected to undertake site inspections and assist with verifying:
- Road conditions.
- Infrastructure requirements.
- Project-related technical information.
Applicants should therefore be willing to travel where required.
Standards, Policies and Compliance
The successful candidate will support the development and implementation of:
- Technical standards.
- Policies.
- Procedures.
- Reporting systems.
The role also requires compliance with:
- Applicable legislation.
- TMH guidelines.
- Engineering standards.
- Organisational policies.
Technical Records
Responsibilities include maintaining accurate:
- Technical records.
- Project registers.
- Asset-management information.
Attention to detail and data accuracy will therefore be important.
Required Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Analytical skills.
- Numerical ability.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret technical data.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
- Ability to understand engineering reports.
- Technical report-writing skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Commitment to accurate data.
- Planning skills.
- Organisational skills.
- Time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
Professional Development
Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to:
- Professional development.
- Progressing towards ECSA registration.
Employment Equity
Appointments will be made in line with Roads Agency Limpopo’s Employment Equity Plan.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply for Roads Agency Limpopo Graduate Technician Vacancy 2026
The supplied advertisement does not provide an application email, postal address, hand-delivery address or online application link.
Applicants should therefore refer to the complete official Roads Agency Limpopo vacancy advertisement for the prescribed application method before submitting an application.
Do not send applications to the enquiry contacts unless RAL specifically confirms that they accept applications.
Vacancy Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Applicants should ensure their applications reach Roads Agency Limpopo before the deadline.
Enquiries
For vacancy-related enquiries, contact:
Doris Moloto or Basetsana Kgagara
Telephone:
015 291 4213
015 284 4600 / 4602
These contact numbers are provided for enquiries.
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- The position is permanent.
- A Civil Engineering qualification at NQF Level 7 or higher is required.
- Applicants need 2–3 years of roads and civil infrastructure experience.
- A valid South African driver’s licence is required.
- Candidate ECSA registration is advantageous.
- Computer literacy is required.
- Applicants should be willing to travel and undertake site inspections.
- Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Applications may not be individually acknowledged due to the expected volume.
- The application method was not included in the supplied information.
- Applications close on 19 August 2026.