Requirements: Basic literacy at NQF Level 1. (Departmental Proficiency Test). Certificates of Competency in Operation of Truck and the operation of Heavy Plant will be an advantage. Valid Code EC driver’s licence with PDP. One (1) to two (2) years relevant experience in Road maintenance and construction work. Applicant must be literate in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
Responsibilities/ Duties: The incumbent will be responsible for the operation and utilisation of tip and water trucks, as well as one additional light construction machine during road construction and maintenance. Maintaining timesheets, vehicle and petrol logs and load safety.
The competency level for this position is a level 3 as stipulated in Annexure A of the Municipal Staff Regulations Government Notice No. 890 as promulgated in Government Gazette 45181 dated 20 September 2021 and comprises of the following competencies.
Job related enquiries: Mr R Olivier (028 425 1157)
Salary: T-6 = R 164 076 – R 213 000 per annum plus the normal fringe benefits of a Local Authority.
Please Note: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to medical testing as per the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHASA).
Closing date: 30 August 2025
All applications must be submitted on the prescribed ODM application form, (found on www.odm.org.za) together with a detailed CV, certified copies of original qualifications, ID document and driver’s licence, the names of three references from current and previous employers including their current e-mail addresses. All documents are to be returned to the Department: Human Resources, 26 Long
Street, Bredasdorp 7280, for attention Ms Anita August or emailed to aaugust@odm.org.za. Incomplete and late applications and applications with no proof of requirements will not be processed or considered.
Please note:
- Overberg District Municipality is committed to Equal Opportunity. Candidates from designated groups, are encouraged to apply.
- It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to evaluations and that previous and current employers, as well as references, will be contacted. Verification will be done on qualifications, criminal and credit records.
- Overberg District Municipality complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act 4 of 2013. Applicants agree that their personal information may be recorded and processed by the Municipality.
- If no notification is received within 90 days, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise is reserved by council.
- The permanent appointment includes the signing of an employment contract, declaration of interest and performance agreement.
- The appointed employee will be appointed on a minimum probationary period of three months and a maximum probationary period of twelve months.
Source: https://odm.org.za/internal-vacancy-operator-grade-ii