Operator:Construction and Specialised Maintenance

Minimum Requirements

Grade certificate or equivalent; A minimum of 3 years experience operating various Constuction machinery on road construction and maintenance; A valid code EC driving license with a professional driving permit (PDP) is required.

Competency Certificate in respect of the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) Unit Standard ; Working knowledge of heavy machinery, especially grader; Willing to travel when required; Proven computer literacy.

Build, repair and maintain roads and roads infrastructure; Build, repair and maintain road shoulders, waterways, and drainange structures; Operate and maintain machines, vehicles and aids which are used for road construction and maintenance work; Operate various types of construction machines e.g front end loader, buldozer, digger loader, excavator, roller, water truck, tip truck, grass cutting machines, tractor with broom, crane truck ect; Discipline subordinates and apply proper labour relations; Give training to road workers; Undertake the safeguarding of work areas and machines in terms of the OHS Act; Must be willing to work away from home and sleep out.

Knowledge of the following: Gravel and sealed road maintenance and construction; Tools and construction equipment; Construction methods and materials; Construction health and safety regulations; Skills needed: Report writing; Supervisory; Planning, Organising and coordination of grader activities; Planning and problem solving; Communication (verbal and written); Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Ability to work in a team; Self-motivated.

R per annum (Salary level 4)

Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements. 

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.