Maintenance Vehicle Operator

Branch: Water And Sanitation Services Management: WC Cd: Provincial Operations: Western Cape Department: Department of Water and Sanitation Centre: Worcester Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04) Reference: 301026/48 DUTIES Operation of light and heavy motor vehicles and construction machinery during maintenance at hydrological infrastructure. Keep record of logbooks, implement best practices of driving services, analyses logistics operations, delivery and collection of passengers, packages, documents and small volume supplies and construction material, maintenance of register regarding deliveries and pickups. General maintenance of light/ heavy motor vehicles. Check records of vehicles to be serviced every month, formulate procedures on issuing vehicles, function in accordance with applicable transport policy requirements, routine maintenance of vehicles, routine inspection for visible defects around the exterior of the vehicle. Maintenance of light/heavy motor vehicles/construction machinery. Recording of fuel and fluid levels and operations of vehicles. Storage of light/heavy motor vehicles/construction machinery. Ensure vehicles are kept safe, ensure hazards are cleared where vehicles are parked, ensure that vehicles are parked and issued according to government legislation. ENQUIRIES Mr W Adonis Tel No: (023) 342 2671 HOW TO APPLY All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ NOTE Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets. MANAGEMENT ECHELON Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

An NQF level 4 (Senior/Grade 12 certificate. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license Code EC1 or relevant to driver’s license with PDP. Certified competency/operating certificate for relevant heavy plant/machinery. At least five (5) years’ experience in driving HMV’s and operating heavy equipment. Knowledge of driving services. Knowledge of operating services. Knowledge of organisational policies and procedures. Knowledge in process flow. Basic knowledge of technical services. Knowledge of organizational and government structures. Knowledge of procedures and processes. Knowledge of government regulations, practice notes, circulars, and policy frameworks. Delegation authority. Financial management and knowledge of PFMA. Client Orientation and customer focus. Communication skills. Accountability and ethical conduct. Knowledge of analytical procedures. Knowledge of library science.