DRIVER OPERATOR

Department of Agriculture

Sub Directorate: Ehlanzeni South Engineering Services

Reference number: DARDLEA/2026/08/87
Salary: R201 093 per annum
Centre: Tonga
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 or an equivalent appropriate qualification recognised by SAQA. A valid driver's licence code C1/code 10 minimum. Professional Driving Permit (PrDP is required). Experience in driving and operating specialised vehicles, agricultural machinery and equipment. Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of driving and operating specialised vehicles, agricultural machinery and equipment, including basic inspection and maintenance procedures. Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements applicable to vehicle and machinery operation. Ability to read, write and maintain basic operational records, interpret operating and safety manuals, identify and report defects, and work independently as well as part of a team. Good communication skills, good eyesight, and the physical ability to safely perform the duties of the post.

Duties

Operate departmental vehicles, specialised equipment and agricultural machinery in accordance with prescribed procedures and safety requirements. Transport departmental officials, work teams, agricultural inputs, materials and equipment, including loading and offloading where required. Conduct routine inspections, basic maintenance and condition checks of vehicles, machinery and equipment, and report defects. Maintain accurate logbooks, trip authorisations. inspection checklists and other prescribed record. Assist with agricultural infrastructure, production support and the operation of machinery and equipment at departmental facilities and project sites. Detect and report mechanical faults and facilitate the repair of defective vehicles, machinery and equipment. Comply with departmental policies, procedures, occupational health and safety requirements, and applicable legislation.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. MH Sekoma Tel No: (013) 759 4000 or Ms. EM Mkhonza Tel No: (013) 759 4000

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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