Machine Handler: Brush Cutting (Pietberg) at Bergrivier Municipality

• Qualifications: Small plant - Basic Literacy at NQF Level 1; Departmental Proficiency Test
• Experience: One (1) year relevant experience

Requirements:

• Proficiency in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/ English/ isiXhosa - Read, Write and Speak) ∙ High level of responsibility ∙ Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime ∙ Must perform duties in other areas of the Municipality when required ∙ The post is required to observe safety procedures during the operation of small plant work ∙ Physically fit and able bodied ∙ Required to work in all weather conditions ∙ Must be prepared to enter confined areas such as manholes, inlets, pipes and culverts ∙ Be prepared to work overtime.

Job Purpose:

• Attends to the felling of trees and / or undertakes activities associated with maintaining parks / open spaces using equipment (ride on mowers, brush cutter, chain saw) and hand held tools (spades, pickaxes, ladders, measuring tape, rope, iron pegs, pruning scissors, brooms and wheelbarrows) to cut, trim and shape verges, lawns, flower beds and overgrown shrubs, erects fencing structures and attends to specific requirements associated with the weed eradication programme in accordance with laid down instructions supporting acceptable standards of service delivery.

Key Performance Areas:

• Undertakes specific tasks / activities associated with maintenance of parks / open spaces 
• Undertakes specific activities / tasks associated with weed eradication 
• Cleans vehicles and attends to the storage and care of tools and equipment 
• Responsible for Health and Safety compliance with statutory regulations during tasks which include protocols and procedures in order to minimise any accidents, and injuries and to maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all 
• Responsible to part take in the Municipality’s Performance Management and Development System.

Deadline:19th December,2025