Driver Operator: Digger Loader (REF: TEC 291) at Witzenberg Municipality

Requirements:

• Grade 10 (Proof of relevant School or Institution must be attached)
• Valid Code EC1 driver’s license 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

Closing Date: 06 May 2026