Maintenance Vehicle Operator

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**Overview** This is for a Maintenance Vehicle Operator position (Ref No: 301026/48) within the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). The role is part of the Water and Sanitation Services Management Branch, specifically under Provincial Operations in the Western Cape, and is based in Worcester. This Level 04 position offers an annual salary of R201,093. The primary focus of the role is the operation and maintenance of light/heavy motor vehicles and construction machinery used for hydrological infrastructure maintenance. **What you will do** - Operate light and heavy motor vehicles and construction machinery during maintenance activities at hydrological infrastructure. - Maintain logbooks, implement best practices for driving services, and analyze logistics operations. - Conduct delivery and collection tasks for passengers, packages, documents, small volume supplies, and construction material. - Maintain a register for all deliveries and pickups. - Perform general maintenance on light and heavy motor vehicles. - Check vehicle service records monthly and formulate procedures for vehicle issuance. - Function in accordance with applicable transport policy requirements, conducting routine maintenance and inspections for visible vehicle defects. - Record fuel and fluid levels and vehicle operations. - Ensure the safe storage of light/heavy motor vehicles/construction machinery, clear hazards where vehicles are parked, and ensure vehicles are parked and issued according to government legislation. **Requirements (from the original advert)** - An NQF level 4 (Senior/Grade 12) certificate. - A valid unexpired driver’s license Code EC1 or a relevant driver’s license with a Professional Driving Permit (PDP). - A certified competency/operating certificate for relevant heavy plant/machinery. - At least five (5) years’ experience in driving Heavy Motor Vehicles (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. **Who should apply** This position is suitable for an individual who holds an NQF Level 4 (Senior/Grade 12) certificate, a valid Code EC1 or equivalent driver's license with a PDP, and a certified competency certificate for operating heavy plant/machinery. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in driving heavy motor vehicles and operating heavy equipment. They should possess a comprehensive understanding of driving and operating services, organisational policies, procedures, and process flow, alongside basic technical knowledge relevant to hydrological infrastructure. Strong familiarity with government regulations, financial management (PFMA), and government structures is required. The candidate must demonstrate client orientation, effective communication, accountability, ethical conduct, analytical skills, and knowledge of library science. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-water-and-sanitation-dws-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-301026-48 Source: govpage

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