Job Requirements
Grade 10 certificate (NQF level 2); plus a valid Driver’s Licence Code EC with PrDP and Operating Certificate / Departmental Competency Pink card for specialised equipment; plus Five (5) years’ driving and operating specialized equipment experience. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Communication skills. Ability to read and write. Good eyesight. Teamwork. Skills in the operation of the equipment. Physical inspection of vehicles and the ability to interpret instructions for proper use of all controls for safe operation of vehicles. Interpret and follow operating manuals, maintenance manuals and service charts. 178
Duties
Perform activities in respect of operation through inter alia the following: Operating specialized equipment; Load and offload goods/ equipment; Inspection and maintenance of equipment and report defects; Keep log sheets of vehicles and machineries; Application of safety and precautionary measures; Cleaning and lubrication of machinery equipment; Grading of gravel roads and re-raveling/ shoulder maintenance. Render driving services, perform activities in respect of operation through inter alia the following: Transportation of work teams and materials / equipment; Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicles and take steps to have it repaired (check level and condition of oil, fuel, tyres and water); Inspection of the vehicle/ equipment and report defects; Complete vehicle logbook, trip authorization for the vehicle.
What is the Salary
R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
Location
Pietermaritzburg Region (X23
How to Apply
Ms T Sithole Tel No: (033) 355 0543
Please
Apply Before:
5/8/2026
Reference No:
Additional Information
It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling these positions. Candidates will be subjected to practical assessment.