Government EntityENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
    LocationLimpopo, Tzaneen
    Reference Number5/1/1/004
    SalaryR 308 764, 08 per annum (Job level 11)
    Closing DateJuly 17, 2026
    Source and Applicationgreatertzaneen.gov.za

    GREATER TZANEEN
    Municipality
    VACANCY
    The following position is being advertised, and applicants are invited to apply.
    ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT
    1 X PLANT OPERATOR (Heavy Equipment)
    (Job Id Number 5/1/1/004)
    Salary: R 308 764, 08 per annum (Job level 11)
    The job purpose of Plant Operator is to drive and operate heavy vehicles.
    Key performance areas: The Plant Operator must ensure that the daily work is done to satisfaction and to achieve
    the objectives of Council. He/she will be responsible for: ? Maintaining and Constructing roads and storm water
    infrastructure? Perform driver activities using a heavy machine operator?Maintain and clean truck and tools.
    Requirements: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4), Operator Certificate, Driver’s License with PRDP, 1 year experience in
    driving and operating a heavy vehicle.
    ____________________________________________________________________
    Applications should be submitted on the prescribed compulsory application form and indemnity form
    (www.greatertzaneen.gov.za), a comprehensive CV and copies of certified certificates and ID copy should be
    addressed to: Municipal Manager, Greater Tzaneen Municipality, P.O. Box 24, TZANEEN, 0850
    Fraudulent qualifications or documents will immediately disqualify any application. A candidate who canvasses
    any councillor and/or senior official for preference will be disqualified immediately from the selection process or
    from any appointment. Short-listed applicants will be screened for criminal records and /or any pending criminal
    cases and their qualifications will be verified.
    Applicants who are not invited for an interview should regard their applications as unsuccessful. Council at all
    times reserves the right not to appoint.
    Closing date: 17 July 2026 at 15:00 Enquiries: Mr. TE Selowa (015) 307 8245/8059.
    Greater Tzaneen Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and as such will observe the
    requirements of the Employment Equity Act and its EE Plan.
    MR F MTHETWA – ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

    Requirements

    Grade 12 (NQF Level 4), Operator Certificate, Driver’s License with PRDP, 1 year experience in driving and operating a heavy vehicle.

    Duties

    The Plant Operator must ensure that the daily work is done to satisfaction and to achieve the objectives of Council. He/she will be responsible for: ? Maintaining and Constructing roads and storm water infrastructure? Perform driver activities using a heavy machine operator?Maintain and clean truck and tools.

    Source / Circular Reference

    greatertzaneen.gov.za