Operator

Full job description

Closing Date

2025/05/05

Reference Number

WCG250326-7

Tracking Number

DOI 32/2025

Job Title

Operator: Heavy Equipment - Central Mechanical Workshop (Bellville), Ref No. DOI 32/2025

Department

Department of Infrastructure

Salary level

5

Enquiries

Ms M Van Wyngaardt at (021) 483 5713

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town, Bellville

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to render supervisory duties and moving all construction plant and equipment (normal and abnormal) in the Western Cape for the department.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 10 (Junior certificate or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 6 years relevant experience; A valid code EC driving license with a professional drivers permit (PDP) is required.

Recommendation

Relevant experience in operating a forklift/ overhead cranes/ truck mounted cranes.

Key Performance Areas

Responsible for the transporting, loading and securing the road construction plant and equipment in the correct way as prescribed, on the trailer; Supervise Trade Worker Aid; Maintain occupational health and safety standards; Responsible to see that the services are done on time and check for leakages/ wear and tear; Testing of all road construction plant on the test ground; Emergency assistance at all times (local and at the field offices).

Competencies

A good understanding of the following: Loading, offloading and transporting (normal and abnormal) of road construction plant and equipment such as graders, loaders, rollers, sweepers, trucks, vans, busses; Written and verbal communication skills; Mechanical work to assist Artisans in the workshop; Draw up reports; Good interpersonal relations; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Good planning and problem solving skills.

Remuneration

R 216 417- R 254 928 per annum (Salary level 5)

Industries: Health, Wellness & Fitness

Function: Others