Maintenance Vehicle Operator

Overview

Maintenance vehicle operator with heavy equipment experience required at multiple Water and Sanitation pump stations nationwide.

Requirements

• An NQF level 4.
• The disclosure of a valid Code EC /EC1 (or equivalent) unexpired driver’s license with valid PDP.
• Certified competency /operating certificate or relevant heavy plant/ machinery.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in driving heavy motor vehicles and operating heavy equipment.
• Traffic and road safety regulations.
• Mechanical knowledge of heavy vehicles and machinery.
• OHS requirement, Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, process and organizational and government structures.
• Basic knowledge of technical services.
• Knowledge of government regulations, practice notes, circulars, and policy frameworks.
• Delegation authority.
• Knowledge of Financial management and PFMA.
• Basic record keeping and reporting procedures.

Duties

• Responsible for conducting quality assurance of driver/operator systems.
• Operate specialized plant/ equipment.
• Implement best practice of driver/operator systems.
• Responsible for daily roadworthy inspections.
• Responsible for ensuring that vehicles are serviced on time.
• Analyze logistics operations.
• Transportation of work teams and materials/ equipment.
• Collection of goods at suppliers and department stores.
• Maintenance of registering department and pickups.
• Function in accordance with applicable legislative requirements.
• Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicles/ equipment and take steps to have it repaired.
• Routine maintenance of equipment.
• Routine inspection of visible defects around the exterior of the equipment and vehicles.
• Attend to special requests.
• Recording of daily trips, fuel and fluids levels.
• Periodic checks on vehicles maintenance standards.
• Ensure that the place is clean, where equipment is kept avoiding fire hazards.
• Adherence to Safety and procedures: ensure the safekeeping of equipment and vehicles.
• Assist with maintenance work at gauging stations.
• Assist with refurbishment and construction work at gauging stations.
• Assist the technical personnel with special tasks.

How to apply

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr RM Mbhele Tel No: (017) 712 9400 Usutu Vaal Area Office (Standerton) Zaaihoek Pump Station Mr. CM Mokone Tel No: (016) 880 0905 / (066) 124 2781 Vaal Dam Mr. HG Mbele Tel No: (016) 294 9300 Potchefstroom Office (Rhenoster River)

Notes

Candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test. Please be advised that the office will transition to a SANWRI agency. Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. MANAGEMENT ECHELON