Operator_Light Equipment

ELIGIBILITY

Suitable Internal & External

CLOSING DATE

REFERENCE NUMBER

RP 22/25 Ext

SALARY

Basic Salary: R p.a T03

DEPARTMENT

Recreation and Parks

DIRECTORATE

COMMUNITY SERVICES and

HEALTH

Operator_Light Equipment

Requirements

• Basic Literacy
• 1-year relevant experience in the operation of hand held

machines and tools (weed eater, lawn mower)

• Relevant certificate of competence in the operation

of light equipment (weed eater, brushcutter)

• Note: The successful candidates will be required to work in

all weather conditions, work outside normal working hours

during emergencies and planned activities

• Note: Availability and willingness to work outside of

scheduled working hours. Scheduled working hours to be in

accordance with service demands and includes weekends

and public holidays, as required.

Key Performance Areas

• Undertakes specific activities associated with the

maintenance of parks and open public spaces eg parks,

verges, sport fields.

• Cutting and trimming of lawns and verges, weeding,

cleaning, shaping flower beds and clearing overgrown

shrubs using hand-held gardening tools.

• Undertakes activities associated with cleaning of grounds

and surrounds at Recreation and Parks facilities including

picking up litter, carrying, removing, replacing, collecting,

loading and off-loading refuse bags and tools used,

• Undertakes specific activity tasks associated with the

maintenance of grounds and surrounds at Recreation and

Parks facilities using hand-held machines and tools.

• Reporting damages and services issues to relevant

managers to ensure productivity and service standards are

maintained.

• Cleaning of vehicles and tools used and ensuring correct

care and storage of tools and equipment.

• Ensuring compliance relating to PPE, the Occupational

Health & Safety Act and relevant ISO procedures.

How to Apply

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape