Driver Operator

Inkrwelo yokuqwalasela

Driver Operator at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Kwaggafointein Veterinary Clinic.

Imfuneko

• Grade 12, previous driving experience, particularly with government, field- service or heavy vehicles-minimum 2 years working experience as a driver.
• A valid driver's licence code C1/code 10 minimum.
• Professional Driving Permit (PrDP is required).
• Skills And Competencies: Equipment operation and care, Physical inspection and safety compliance Problem-solving and basic mechanical insight, Communication and teamwork, Record-keeping and time management.
• Must be multilingual (ability to speak English will be an added advantage).
• Should be able to read and write.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work after hours when required.
• Basic knowledge of occupational health, safety and hygiene/biosecurity.

Imiqobo

• Drive the veterinary mobile clinic vehicle safely to farms, villages, dip tanks and other service points.
• Transport veterinary and para-veterinary and support staff.
• Transport veterinary equipment, medicines, vaccines, personal protective clothing and other supplies.
• Assist with loading and off-loading equipment and supplies.
• Ensure that equipment is secured safely during transportation.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and check fuel, tyres, oil, water, lights and brakes.
• Report mechanical faults and arrange servicing or repairs through the appropriate channels.
• Keep the vehicle clean, hygienic and in good working condition.
• Assist with setting up and packing up the mobile clinic at service locations.
• Help maintain cleanliness and biosecurity of the mobile clinic and equipment.
• Assist with transporting animal specimens/samples to laboratories according to instructions.
• Ensure medicines, vaccines and other veterinary supplies are transported safely and appropriately.
• Assist with maintaining the cold chain for vaccines, where this forms part of the assigned duties.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks, trip sheets, mileage and fuel records.
• Follow approved routes and schedules and report delays or incidents.
• Observe road- traffic, occupational-health and safety regulations.
• Safeguard government property, equipment and supplies entrusted to the mobile clinic.
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the supervisor or veterinary services manager.

Indlela yokuqoka

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Imibuzo: Mr. A Kekana at 079 630 1770

Amanqaku

A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be considered. 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment. 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. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. MANAGEMENT ECHELON