Engineering · Circular 32 of 2026
Operator (SPECIALISED Grader): Construction and
Department of Infrastructure
Overview
The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure seeks a specialised grader operator to maintain gravel and surfaced roads, requiring a Grade 10 certificate and six years of construction plant experience.
Requirements
- Grade 10 certificate (equivalent or higher qualification);
- A minimum of 6 years relevant experience as an operator on a construction equipment inclusive of a grader;
- A valid code EC1 driving license with a professional driving permit (PDP).
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Construction plant;
- Mechanical maintenance of construction plant;
- General Road maintenance;. Tools;
- Tar and gravel road surfaces;
- Skills in the following: Logical thinking;
- Good communication (written and verbal);
- Be able to manage conflict situations with staff and public;
- High regard for health and safety;
- Good leadership and self-driven with minimum supervision.
Duties
- Maintain gravel roads and gravel elements on road network to ensure safe driving surface for the travelling public;
- Needs analyses of gravel patchwork;
- Responsible for surfaced road maintenance to ensure safe driving surface for road for travelling public;
- Supervision of staff.
How to apply
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Enquiries: Mr M Stegmann Tel No: (044) 272 6071
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process. All shortlisted candidates 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS
Post 32/371, sourced from the DPSA Circular 32 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Infrastructure by 28 September 2026, quoting reference DOI 38/2026. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary
- R237 453 – R279 708 p/a · Level 5
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026 Closed
- Reference
- DOI 38/2026
Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.