Operator: Heavy Equipment - Central Mechanical Workshop (Bellville), Ref No. DOI 32/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to render supervisory duties and moving all construction plant and equipment (normal and abnormal) in the Western Cape for the department.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 10 (Junior certificate or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 6 years relevant experience; A valid code EC driving license with a professional drivers permit (PDP) is required.

Recommendation    

• Relevant experience in operating a forklift/ overhead cranes/ truck mounted cranes.

Key Performance Areas    

• Responsible for the transporting, loading and securing the road construction plant and equipment in the correct way as prescribed, on the trailer; Supervise Trade Worker Aid; Maintain occupational health and safety standards; Responsible to see that the services are done on time and check for leakages/ wear and tear; Testing of all road construction plant on the test ground; Emergency assistance at all times (local and at the field offices).

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following: Loading, offloading and transporting (normal and abnormal) of road construction plant and equipment such as graders, loaders, rollers, sweepers, trucks, vans, busses; Written and verbal communication skills; Mechanical work to assist Artisans in the workshop; Draw up reports; Good interpersonal relations; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Good planning and problem solving skills.