DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION – DRIVER/OPERATOR

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION – DRIVER/OPERATOR

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
CLOSING DATE : 26 June 2023

NOTE : Interested applicants must submit their applications for employment to the
address specified on each post. Applications must be submitted using the
newly implemented Z83 form obtainable on the Department of Water and
Sanitations website, under career opportunities or the DPSA website, under
vacancies in the Public Service (point 4) and should be accompanied by a
comprehensive CV (with full particulars of the applicants’ training,
qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). All required
information on the Z83 application form must be provided. Other related
documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, drivers
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 of the Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as
compulsory and such details must also be included in the applicants CV. For
posts requiring a drivers license, annotate such details on CV. Failure to
complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the
applicant. No late, applications will be accepted. A SAQA evaluation certificate
must accompany foreign qualification/s (only when shortlisted). Applications
that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be
considered. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form
and undergo a 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 or emailed 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.

DRIVER/OPERATOR REF NO: 260623/09
Branch: Infrastructure Management
CD: Water Resources Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance Operations
Southern (Re-advertisement applicants who previously applied are encouraged to reapply)

SALARY : R171 537 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Western Cape – Worcester (Breede/Gourits)

REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 10 certificate. Driver’s license Code EC with valid PDP/ Operator
License (The disclosure of a valid driver’s license, PDP and Operator License).
Minimum one (1) to three (3) years’ driving experience. Knowledge in operating
services. One (1) to two (2) years’ experience / knowledge of general work
conducted in the civil construction environment. knowledge of daily
maintenance procedures for efficient machine/equipment performance.
Communication skills and ability to work in a team. Must be punctual,
productive, and loyal. Must be able to work around rivers, dams, and canals.
Must be able to work away from the office for long periods and stay at camping
sites for extended periods.

DUTIES : Responsible for conducting quality assurance of driver/operator systems.
Implement best practice of driver/operator systems. Responsible for daily
roadworthy inspections. Responsible to ensure that vehicle is serviced on time.
Transportation of personnel, equipment, and materials. Function in accordance
with applicable legislative requirements. Routine maintenance of equipment.
Routine inspection of visible defects around the exterior of the equipment and
vehicles. Recording of daily trips, fuel and in daily logbooks. Ensure that the
place is clean, where the equipment is kept avoiding fire hazards. Ensure the
safekeeping of equipment and vehicles. Assist civil maintenance team with
maintenance work on Government Water Schemes. Repair tools and
structures such as buildings, fences and benches using hand and power tools.
Site preparation which includes site demolition and clearing of structures and
buildings. Excavation using spades and picks. Correctly assemble
reinforcement and shuttering. Construct and maintain buildings by painting,
hanging of doors and tiling. Remove all construction material from site once
construction is completed. Clean site of all rubbish during and after a project.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. L Janse Van Rensburg Tel No: (023) 3485600

APPLICATIONS : Please forward your application to the Department of Water and Sanitation,
P.O Box 5501, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6065 or Hand deliver at 50 Heugh
Road, Lion Roars Office Park c/o 3rd Avenue and Heugh Road, Walmer.

FOR ATTENTION : Mr MN Jonkerman

DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION – DRIVER/OPERATOR