Operator (Heavy Equipment): Construction and Specialised Maintenance (Cape Winelands), Ref No. DOI 06/2026 at Western Cape Department of Infrastructure

Minimum Requirements    

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

Recommendation    

• Working knowledge and experience in the following: Loading and transporting of road construction equipment; Uses of safety equipment; Basic mechanical maintenance of the transporter; Abnormal load permits; Operating minor and large construction machines; Management and Supervision of staff; Administrative related experience. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Transportation of road construction machinery and equipment with Transporter; Ensure load on Transporter is legally compliant according to the permit and check validity of transport permit; Load and secure road construction equipment; Check Transporter for roadworthiness; Check safety equipment; Complete logs for Transporter; Clean and daily maintenance on Transporter; Test road construction equipment at workshop. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Safety precautions pertaining to the transporting of abnormal loads; Use, loading and
• transporting of road construction equipment; Uses of safety equipment; Basic mechanical maintenance of the Transporter
• Knowledge of abnormal load permits; Operating minor and large construction machinesOperating of construction related machines Planning, Organising and coordination of Transporter activities; Professional driving skills; Good planning and problem solving skills; Communication skills (verbal and written); Computer Literacy (MS Suite) and Report writing skills; Supervisory skills; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Conflict and diversity management; Ability to work in a team; Self-motivated.