Driver Extra Heavy Motor Vehicle (EHMV)

Overview

Drive an extra heavy motor vehicle to transport personnel, equipment and materials for the Department of Water and Sanitation in Worcester.

Requirements

• An NQF level 4.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license class EC.
• Valid, unexpired Professional Drivers Permit (PDP).
• Five (5) years’ experience in driving heavy motor vehicles/Maintenance Vehicle.
• Operation of equipment such as truck mounted crane, TLB and forklift will serve as an added advantage.
• Technical knowledge and competencies should include Advanced Extra Heavy Vehicle equipment operation, basic maintenance, literacy, planning and supervision skills.
• Behavioural competencies shall be client orientation and customer focus, basic communication and accountability and sound ethical conduct.

Duties

• The operations of an extra heavy motor vehicle in accordance with road ordinance prescripts.
• Transportation of personnel, equipment and materials.
• Perform activities in respect of operating specialized equipment.
• Load and offload goods and equipment.
• Maintain register regarding deliveries and pickups.
• Supervision of assistants.
• Routine inspections of visible, operational and safety defects and reporting of defects to Supervisor, Transport Officer and Mechanic.
• Repair minor mechanical faults on vehicles and machinery and report major defects for repairs.
• Ensure servicing is carried out timeously.
• Function in accordance with applicable legislative and safety requirements.
• Record daily trips, fuel consumption and logbooks for both vehicles and machinery.
• Ensure that equipment and parking space are clean.
• Ensure safe storage of vehicle on route.
• Ensure safety of cargo while on route.
• On completion of journey ensure safe storage of vehicle at base.
• Assists maintenance team with removal and installation of equipment with truck mounted and overhead crane and forklift.
• Assists maintenance teams with their tasks when not operating the truck.
• The incumbent must be willing to work away from home and will be required to perform duties at all schemes throughout the Western Cape.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Mr. S. Makhubela Tel No: (023) 348 5600

Notes

Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area. Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, 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 and 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. OTHER POSTS