| Government Entity | Department of Water and Sanitation |
|---|---|
| Location | Mpumalanga, North West, Potchefstroom, Standerton |
| Reference Number | 170726/49 |
| Salary | R201 093 per annum (Level 04) |
| Centre / Location | Usutu Vaal Area Office (Standerton) Zaaihoek Pump Station REF NO: 170726/49 Vaal Dam REF NO: 170726/50 Potchefstroom Office (Rhenoster River) REF NO: 170726/51 |
| Closing Date | July 24, 2026 |
| Source and Application | dws.gov.za |
Mr RM Mbhele, Tel No: (017) 712 9400 Usutu Vaal Area Office (Standerton) Zaaihoek Pump Station Mr. CM Mokone, Tel No: (016) 880 0905 / (066) 124 2781 Vaal Dam Mr. HG Mbele, Tel No: (016) 294 9300 Potchefstroom Office (Rhenoster River) All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Requirements
An NQF level 4. The disclosure of a valid Code EC /EC1 (or equivalent) unexpired driver’s license with valid PDP. Certified competency /operating certificate or relevant heavy plant/ machinery. At least five (5) years’ experience in driving heavy motor vehicles and operating heavy equipment. Traffic and road safety regulations. Mechanical knowledge of heavy vehicles and machinery. OHS requirement, Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, process and organizational and government structures. Basic knowledge of technical services. Knowledge of government regulations, practice notes, circulars, and policy frameworks. Delegation authority. Knowledge of Financial management and PFMA. Basic record keeping and reporting procedures.
Duties
Responsible for conducting quality assurance of driver/operator systems. Operate specialized plant/ equipment. Implement best practice of driver/operator systems. Responsible for daily roadworthy inspections. Responsible for ensuring that vehicles are serviced on time. Analyze logistics operations. Transportation of work teams and materials/ equipment. Collection of goods at suppliers and department stores. Maintenance of registering department and pickups. Function in accordance with applicable legislative requirements. Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicles/ equipment and take steps to have it repaired. Routine maintenance of equipment. Routine inspection of visible defects around the exterior of the equipment and vehicles. Attend to special requests. Recording of daily trips, fuel and fluids levels. Periodic checks on vehicles maintenance standards. Ensure that the place is clean, where equipment is kept avoiding fire hazards. Adherence to Safety and procedures: ensure the safekeeping of equipment and vehicles. Assist with maintenance work at gauging stations. Assist with refurbishment and construction work at gauging stations. Assist the technical personnel with special tasks.
Source / Circular Reference
dws.gov.za