Current Vacancies at Mandeni Local Municipality

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Secondary Education
• Code EC driving licence with PDP
• The incumbent must have at least 1-2 years' experience as a Heavy Duty Driver

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of road traffic legislation: Understanding and application of relevant road traffic legislation, regulations, municipal policies, by-laws and safe driving procedures.
• Heavy-duty vehicle operation: Ability to safely operate heavy-duty vehicles such as tipper trucks, trucks, and other specialised municipal vehicles, where applicable.
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with supervisors, colleagues, members of the public and other road users.
• Problem-solving: Ability to identify operational problems, respond appropriately to vehicle breakdowns, road hazards and emergencies, and report incidents through the correct channels.
• Physical fitness and alertness: Ability to remain physically and mentally alert for extended periods and perform duties in outdoor environments and under varying weather and working conditions.

DUTIES:

• Performs specific tasks/ activities at the Depot or work sites prior to and on completion of allocated maintenance assignments
• Inspecting safety devices, controls; lubricant levels; etc.; reporting defects and/ or attending to the washing/ cleaning of the plant
• Completes internal transactional documentation (e.g. inspection sheets; log sheet; progress report; etc.) and related forms (vehicle checklist)
• Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy vehicles on site during civil maintenance activities
• Driving and manoeuvring heavy plant and engaging controls to operate mechanisms to enable taking quarry and tipping sequences.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric Certificate
• Pre-test lifeguards' certificate
• Lifesaving Awards
• 1 year experience in Lifeguard Environment
• Valid Re-test Certificate
• Preferred IRB Boat Certificate will serve as a recommendation
• Valid first aid certificate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Good listening and group facilitation skill is recommended
• Selection is subject to passing a physical fitness and swim test
• Good interpersonal skills and fluent in speaking both English and Isizulu as well as willing to work under pressure and overtime as and when required.
• The candidate must be a strong surf swimmer with good surf knowledge.
• Good knowledge of all rescue equipment.

DUTIES

• Patrols public beach area to monitor activities of swimmers and prevent illegal conduct: Observes activities in assigned area on foot, in vehicle, or from tower or headquarters building with binoculars to detect hazardous conditions, such as swimmers in distress, disturbance, or safety infractions.
• Cautions people against use of unsafe beach areas or illegal conduct, such as drinking or fighting, using megaphone
• Rescues distressed persons from ocean or adjacent cliffs, using rescue techniques and equipment.
• Examines injured individuals, administer first aid, and monitor vital sign, utilizing training, antiseptics, bandages and instruments such as stethoscope and sphygmomanometer.
• Administers artificial respiration, utilizing cardiopulmonary or mouth-to-mouth methods, or provides oxygen to revive persons.
• Compiles emergency and medical treatment report forms and maintains daily information on weather and beach conditions.
• Occasionally operates switchboard or two-way radio system to maintain contact and coordinate activities between emergency rescue units.
   

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Traffic Officer Diploma and Registration Certificate Obtained from an Institute for Traffic Policing Training.
• Registered as a Traffic Officer
• Must have no Criminal Record or Criminal Case Pending
• Valid Code B Driver's License
• SAPS firearm competency certificate
• 2-3 Traffic Policing Experience.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and application of traffic legislation: Understanding and applying relevant national and provincial road traffic legislation, regulations, municipal by-laws, traffic rules and enforcement procedures.
• Traffic law enforcement: Ability to identify and respond to traffic offences, conduct lawful enforcement activities, issue traffic notices and summonses, and take appropriate action within the limits of legal authority.
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly, confidently and professionally with motorists, pedestrians, colleagues and members of the public, including handling difficult or confrontational situations appropriately.
• Integrity and ethical conduct: Ability to perform duties honestly, impartially and professionally, comply with applicable legislation and municipal policies, and avoid corruption, favoritism or abuse of authority._
• Physical fitness and alertness: Ability to perform duties that require prolonged  standing,  walking,  directing  traffic,  working  outdoors and responding quickly to incidents while maintaining a high level of physical and mental alertness.

DUTIES:

• Interprets and Obtains Clarification on the tragic policing programme and prepares requirements to enable execution of duties.
• Co-Ordinate Specific activities associated with controlling traffic flow and public safety
• Monitors the local area and responds to acts or situations/behavior deemed to be inappropriate or non-conformance with the road traffic safety and license regulations
• Enforces specific reports, statutory documentation, and registers
• Completes specific reports, statutory documentation, and registers