REQUIREMENTS
- Basic Literacy
- Proficiency certificate for operating truck-mounted equipment.
- 3 years of relevant experience.
- Valid code C1 driver’s license + PrDP
- Communication Skills
- Proficient in two (2) of the three (3) official languages of the Western Cape
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Receive instructions from the supervisor on the working area
- To ensure optimal functioning of the machine and to prevent breakages
- Ensure safety around the work area
- Record defects in the defects register
- Keep trip log sheets
- Fill in the accident report in case of accidents
- Willingness to receive and perform any instruction given by the immediate superior
COMPETENCIES:
- Functional/Professional Competencies: operation monitoring, quality control, operation and control, troubleshooting, workplace safety, planning and organizing.
- Public Service Orientation Competencies: service delivery orientation, interpersonal relationships, communication
- Personal Competencies: action orientation, resilience, accountability and ethical conduct, learning orientation, impact and influence, team orientation
Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview, practical and/or written assessment. They must also be aware that previous employers and references may be contacted, and their qualifications, credit and criminal records may be verified.
BENEFITS:
The Council offers competitive benefits such as a housing subsidy, a thirteenth cheque, a pension fund, a medical aid fund, a study assistance scheme, and the transport of furniture under certain conditions.
Applications must be on the official application form of the Oudtshoorn Municipality and a covering letter accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (not older than three (3) months) as well as particulars of at least three contactable references, must be submitted to Chief HR Officer: Support Services, P.O. Box 255, Oudtshoorn, 6620 (submit applications to Recruitment & Selection section, across typing pool), Oudtshoorn Municipality, Voortrekker Road, Oudtshoorn. Application forms can be downloaded from our website, www.oudtshoorn.gov.za. Please note that there is an error on our website with regard to submitting applications via the website.
Please Note: Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. If you have not been contacted within 30 working days after the closing date of this advertisement, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. Curriculum vitae will not be returned. Council will make appointments in line with its employment equity plan and also reserves the right not to make an appointment. No applications sent via e-mail or fax will be considered.