Maintenance Vehicle Operator
Department of Water and Sanitation
- Location
- Worcester, Western Cape
- Salary
- R201 093 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 10 (C1)
Registrations / certificates: Professional Driving Permit (PrDP), Heavy plant operating certificate
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Code EC1 driver's licence with PrDP
- Operating certificate for heavy plant
- At least 5 years driving heavy vehicles
- Based in Worcester
How to apply
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How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/133, ref 301026/48. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: WC Cd: Provincial Operations: Western Cape
Requirements:
An NQF level 4 (Senior/Grade 12 certificate. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license Code EC1 or relevant to driver’s license with PDP. Certified competency/operating certificate for relevant heavy plant/machinery. At least five (5) years’ experience in driving HMV’s and operating heavy equipment. Knowledge of driving services. Knowledge of operating services. Knowledge of organisational policies and procedures. Knowledge in process flow. Basic knowledge of technical services. Knowledge of organizational and government structures. Knowledge of procedures and processes. Knowledge of government regulations, practice notes, circulars, and policy frameworks. Delegation authority. Financial management and knowledge of PFMA. Client Orientation and customer focus. Communication skills. Accountability and ethical conduct. Knowledge of analytical procedures. Knowledge of library science.
Duties:
Operation of light and heavy motor vehicles and construction machinery during maintenance at hydrological infrastructure. Keep record of logbooks, implement best practices of driving services, analyses logistics operations, delivery and collection of passengers, packages, documents and small volume supplies and construction material, maintenance of register regarding deliveries and pickups. General maintenance of light/ heavy motor vehicles. Check records of vehicles to be serviced every month, formulate procedures on issuing vehicles, function in accordance with applicable transport policy requirements, routine maintenance of vehicles, routine inspection for visible defects around the exterior of the vehicle. Maintenance of light/heavy motor vehicles/construction machinery. Recording of fuel and fluid levels and operations of vehicles. Storage of light/heavy motor vehicles/construction machinery. Ensure vehicles are kept safe, ensure hazards are cleared where vehicles are parked, ensure that vehicles are parked and issued according to government legislation.
Enquiries: Mr W Adonis Tel No: (023) 342 2671
Reference number: 301026/48