Vision:
Knysna, where people and nature prosper.
Mission:
To provide affordable quality services, alleviate poverty, and facilitate social and economic
development in the Greater Knysna municipal area through integrated development
planning, skills development and the sustainable use of resources.
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Grade 12 – NQF 4 or equivalent technical qualification
Valid Driver’s licence Code 14 plus proficiency certificate for operating truck mounted equipment
Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) permitting driving public transport and heavy- duty vehicles
Basic Computer Literacy: MS Word/ Excel
Must have basic knowledge of OHS procedures
Work overtime and stand by when required
Required to work in all weather conditions
Proficient in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Drive a waste compactor truck on a specific route according to predetermined route charts to remove large-scale waste bins and domestic and garden waste
Driving and manoeuvring the vehicles and engaging controls to operate mechanisms to facilitate specific sequences to load and unload domestic business waste (Wheelie Bins)
Responsible for ensuring that the waste compactor truck is cleaned daily and kept in a roadworthy condition, additionally reporting any faults to the immediate superior/ fleet manager
Inspecting safely devices, controls, lubricant levels, etc. on vehicles and report defects to the immediate superior
Receiving instructions/ work orders from the immediate superior and/ or communicating with the immediate superior to establish details of tasks (vehicle, materials, and personnel)
Ensure instructions and departmental procedures are complied with and Occupational Health and Safety rules adhered to, enabling uninterrupted functionality and the accomplishment of productivity targets/ standards
Recording the relevant information (quantitative/ qualitative) and/ or details of activities
Complete job cards relating to work activities
Ensure that all administrative functions are carried out according to guidelines
The ability to treat customers with the necessary respect and dignity and address customer enquiries and expectations in a professional manner
Additional Duties – The duties listed in this job description are not exhaustive, and the employer is entitled to instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties which are in line with the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements
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