POST 07/164 : DRIVER OPERATOR REF NO: LDARD 20/02/2025 (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R155 148 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : LDARD (Placement will be done according to the needs of the department)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 3 or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. A driver’s
licence Code EC and operating certificate (PDP) (with exception of people with
disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies, and Skills: Knowledge of driving and
operating specialized equipment. Communication Skills. Ability to operate the
equipment. Ability to read and write. Good eyesight. Teamwork. Physical inspection of vehicles and interpret instructions for proper use of all controls for
safe operation of vehicles. Interpret and follow operating manuals,
maintenance manuals and service charts.
DUTIES : Operate specialized equipment. Load and offload goods/equipment. Inspection
and maintenance of equipment and report defects. Keep log sheets of vehicles
and machineries. Application of safety and precautionary measures. Cleaning
and lubrication of machinery equipment. Grading of gravel roads and reravelling/shoulder maintenance. Render driving services. Transportation of
work teams and materials/equipments. Detect and repair minor mechanical
problems on the vehicles and take steps to have it repaired (check level and
condition of oil, fuel, tyres and water). Inspection of the vehicles/equipment and
report defects. Complete vehicle logbook, trip authorization for the vehicle.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294
3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015)
294 3347
NOTE : Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only due to the large
number of applications we envisage to receive and if you have not heard from
us within 90 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has
been unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants
are hereby advised to, within 90 days, request reasons from the Department
for any administrative action which has adversely affected them in terms of
section 5(1)(2) of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000. By
virtue of applying, you are consenting that the department subject you to
personnel suitability checks e.g. the verification of educational qualifications,
previous experience, citizenship, reference checks, financial check, and
security vetting. Candidates with foreign qualifications are advised to attach
SAQA accreditation of their qualifications. Successful incumbents will be
expected to sign a performance agreement within three months of the
assumption of duty and be required to disclose their financial interest in
accordance with the prescribed regulations. Failure to comply with the above
requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The
Department reserves the right not to make any appointment for the advertised
posts. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity
Plan of the Department. Note: Due to austerity measures, the department will
not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for
candidates attending interviews.
APPLICATIONS : Applicants must quote the relevant reference number on the application and
apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 07 March 2025