Senior Driver Operator

Overview

Senior Driver Operator position in Modimolle with the Department of Agriculture, requiring NQF level 3 and five years of drilling experience to produce boreholes and construct agricultural infrastructure.

Requirements

• Applicants must be in possession of a NQF level 3 qualification (Grade 10 certificate).
• Five (5) years ’driving, operating and drilling experience.
• Job Related Knowledge: Safety: Standards prescribed in terms of statute.
• Tools: The correct use of tolls and equipment.
• Keep inventory and maintain equipment.
• Job Related Skills: Good communication skills.
• Judgement skills.
• Excellent hearing and vision.
• A valid driver’s licence Code EC and operating certificate.

Duties

• Render production services i.t.o. drilling and construction services.
• Produce boreholes and construct agricultural infrastructure according to specification and recognized standards.
• Preparation of access roads at construction and drilling sites.
• Construct, erect and repair existing and new disease control fence.
• Drilling, testing and repair of existing boreholes.
• Operating specialized drilling and earthmoving equipment.
• Transport, load and offload material, goods and equipment.
• Transportation of officials.
• Application of safety and precautionary measures.
• Ensure maintenance of drilling and construction equipment.
• Ensure compliance with OHS act.
• Service construction and drilling equipment according to schedule.
• Quality assures serviced and maintained equipment.
• Cleaning and lubrication of machinery and equipment.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and report defects.
• Perform administrative and related functions.
• Keep and maintain job record/register.
• Keep log sheets of vehicles, drilling and earthmoving-equipment and machines.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SDOrecruit51@nda.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr Koos du Plessis Tel No: (012) 846 8535 or Ms P Tsebe at (067) 418 8264

Notes

EE Target: African Females and Persons with disability. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. OTHER POSTS