OPERATOR (SPECIALISED GRADER): CONSTRUCTION AND SPECIALISED MAINTENANCE

Job Overview

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government, is hiring an Operator (Specialised Grader): Construction and Specialised Maintenance with a salary range of R237 453 to R279 708 per annum. Requirements include a Grade 10 certificate, 6 years of experience operating construction equipment including a grader, and a valid code EC1 driving licence with a PrDP. Duties involve maintaining gravel and surfaced roads, conducting needs analyses, and supervising staff. Enquiries can be directed to Mr M Stegmann.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 10 certificate (equivalent or higher qualification)
• A minimum of 6 years relevant experience as an operator on construction equipment inclusive of a grader
• A valid code EC1 driving license with a professional driving permit (PDP)
• Knowledge of construction plant, mechanical maintenance of construction plant, general road maintenance, tools, and tar and gravel road surfaces
• Skills in logical thinking, good written and verbal communication, conflict management, health and safety, leadership, and working with minimum supervision

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain gravel roads and gravel elements on road network to ensure safe driving surface for the travelling public
• Conduct needs analyses of gravel patchwork
• Responsible for surfaced road maintenance to ensure safe driving surface for road for travelling public
• Supervision of staff

Enquiries & Contact