Parks, Sports and Cemeteries – Tractor Driver (2) at Msukaligwa Municipality

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 10 or NQF equivalent.
• Valid Code C1 (10) Driver's Licence with a valid PrDP.
• Valid competency/authorisation to operate tractors and related agricultural or municipal machinery.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1–2 years' relevant experience in operating tractors or similar heavy machinery.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Good tractor and machinery operating skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good planning, organising and time management skills.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions and operational procedures.
• Ability to conduct basic inspections and identify mechanical defects.
• Ability to maintain accurate daily operational records and logbooks.
• High level of responsibility, integrity and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

KNOWLEDGE

• Sound knowledge of tractor operations and safe handling procedures.
• Knowledge of basic tractor maintenance, servicing and daily pre-start inspections.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993).
• Knowledge of safe working practices when operating heavy machinery and equipment.
• Understanding of municipal operational procedures and machinery safety requirements.
• Knowledge of road safety rules and regulations applicable to the operation of vehicles and machinery.

DUTIES

• Inspecting safety devices, controls, lubricant levels, etc. on tractor vehicles and reporting defects.
• Grass cutting with tractor slasher.
• Spreading fertilizer with tractor fertilizer spreader.
• Observing and/or participating with personnel in the loading/ offloading sequences of items and tools, (refuse bags, spades, brooms, brush cutters).
• Driving to waste disposal/ landfill sites, monitoring the offloading of waste from the vehicle, informing personnel of specific guidelines with respect to waste/litter separation where necessary.

Deadline:11th September,2026