Driver Operator (Earthmoving Non-Earthmoving Equipment) at KwaZulu-Natal Department: Transport

Cost Centre: Ixopo: 

• Blacktop Team (Underberg) Ref No: DOT 203/2026 (X1 Post) 
• Betterment Team (Umzimkhulu) Ref No: DOT 204/2026 (X1 Post) 
• Maintenance Team (Matatiele) Ref No: DOT 205/2026 (X1 Post) 
• Grader Team (Umzimkhulu) Ref No: DOT 206/2026 (X1 Post) 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 10 certificate (NQF level 2); plus a valid Driver’s Licence Code EC with PrDP and Operating Certificate / Departmental Competency Pink card for specialised equipment; plus Five (5) years’ driving and operating specialized equipment experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:

• Communication skills.
• Ability to read and write.
• Good eyesight.
• Teamwork.
• Skills in the operation of the equipment.
• Physical inspection of vehicles and the ability to interpret instructions for proper use of all controls for safe operation of vehicles.
• Interpret and follow operating manuals, maintenance manuals and service charts.

DUTIES :

• Perform activities in respect of operation through inter alia the following: Operating specialized equipment; Load and offload goods/ equipment; Inspection and maintenance of equipment and report defects; Keep log sheets of vehicles and machineries; Application of safety and precautionary measures; Cleaning and lubrication of machinery equipment; Grading of gravel roads and re-ravelling/ shoulder maintenance.
• Render driving services, perform activities in respect of operation through inter alia the following: Transportation of work teams and materials / equipment; Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicles and take steps to have it repaired (check level and condition of oil, fuel, tyres and water); Inspection of the vehicle/ equipment and report defects; Complete vehicle logbook, trip authorization for the vehicle.