Driver Operator: Digger Loader (REF: TEC 291)

Closing Date: 30 October 2026
Salary: R 183 167.98 per annum (Post Level T6 of a Grade 4 Municipality)

Requirements:

• Grade 10 (Proof from the relevant institution must be attached. If such proof is difficult to obtain, an affidavit commissioned by the South African Police Service (SAPS) may be submitted in lieu thereof.)
• Valid Code EC driver’s licence and PRPD.
• A Valid Digger Loader Certificate.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Good supervision, human relations, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Sound mathematical and technical skills, ability to give attention to detail, and a high level of responsibility.
• Ability to work under pressure and to handle conflict.
• Good sight, hearing, and speech ability.
• Must be physically fit and healthy.
• Required to work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work overtime and/or outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.
• Must perform duties in the whole municipal area.
• Fluent in 2 of the 3 languages spoken in the Western Cape: Afrikaans, English or IsiXhosa.
• Please note: A performance agreement is also applicable to this position whereby the employer reserves the right to institute a performance management program.

Duties:

• Perform specific tasks and activities at the Depot and work sites prior to and on completion of allocated maintenance assignments
• Receive   instructions   from   the   immediate   superior   and communicate with the Depot Clerk to establish details of tasks regarding the vehicle, material, and personnel
• Inspect safety devices, controls, lubricant levels, etc., on vehicles and heavy plants, and report defects to immediate superiors.
• Complete   internal transactional   documentation (e.g., tally sheets, log sheets, progress reports, etc.) and related forms (vehicle checklist)
• Insert the relevant information (quantitative/ qualitative) and/or details of activities on the forms.
• Forward to the relevant personnel for processing
• Perform specific tasks associated with the operations of a heavy, specialized mechanical plant.
• Communicate with the Supervisor on-site and confirm requirements and specifications.
• Control the utilization of materials (sand, stone, crusher run, etc.)   and discharging (offloading) required quantities of materials for repair or reconstruction work.
• Prior to leaving the municipal premises, carry out the following pre-trip inspection
• Keep a log of machine hours worked for costing purposes
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to and that protective clothing is worn
• Provide in-job training to new personnel to ensure instructions are carried out correctly
• Determine training needs and address workplace problems experienced with the immediate superior
• Ensure that safety is paramount and that all personnel are safe during loading and offloading sequences