Small Plant Operator

1 week ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa EThekwini Municipality Full time R104 000 - R150 000 per year
Closing Date
2025/11/14

Reference Number
ETH

Job Number

Job Title
Small Plant Operator

Job Type
Permanent

Job Grade
T04

Division
Verulam 2 Depot

Department
0093 Roads And Stormwater Maintenance

Branch
0094 North Region

Vacancy Group
Technical Services

Reporting To
Senior Supervisor

Location - Town / City
Durban

Location - Province
KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Country
South Africa

Special Conditions

Required to work in all weather conditions.
Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned
overtime.
Required to be on stand-by.
Must be prepared to enter confined areas such as manholes, culverts, inlets and pipes
The post is interchangeable with other Small Plant Operator posts within the
Department and staff can be reassigned at the discretion of the Deputy Head.

Job Purpose

Performs tasks/ activities associated with general maintenance and repair work to roads,
stormwater and drainage systems using handheld tools and equipment to excavate defined
areas, operating small plant machinery, pressure cleaning devices and utilizes lettering and
marking guides.

Key Responsibility Areas

Undertakes general labouring tasks and operates small plant and equipment during
roadworks, storm-water drainage, road maintenance and road-marking and signage.
Uses handheld machinery and tools to break or surfaces or drill and mount signage.
Mixes and lays concrete and other materials using held tools and machinery to spread,
compact and smoothen surfaces.
Cleans stormwater and drainage systems using pressure hoses and hand tools.
Paints directional signals, signs and lines on road surfaces using guides or following
indications/ markings.
Cleans and verbally reports damages/ defects to tools and equipment.
Cleaning and removing blockages, debris and alien vegetation from drainage systems.

Competencies

Managing Work.
Quality Orientation.
Oral Communication.
Operation Monitoring (Operators).
Workplace Safety.
Interpersonal Relationships.
Communication.
Team Orientation.
Learning Orientation.

Essential Requirements

An appropriate level of primary education.
Certification of competency in the operation of small plant and equipment.
6 Months relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

An appropriate level of secondary education.
1 Year relevant experience

Housing Subsidy
Yes

Leave
Yes

Medical Aid
Yes

Other Allowances
Nil

Pension Fund
Yes

Remuneration
R /R Per Annum

13th Cheque
Yes

Contact Name
HcSystems/ HREngRecruit

Contact Telephone
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