Operator:Construction and Specialised Maintenance, Ref No. DOI 124/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to perform  a road mintenance operator service in the Eden/Karoo area.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 10 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.

Recommendation    

• Competency Certificate in respect of the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) Unit Standard 262735; Working knowledge of heavy machinery, especially grader; Willing to travel when required; Proven computer literacy.

Key Performance Areas    

• 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.

Competencies    

• 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.

Remuneration    

• R 183 279 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.