This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
MAINTENANCE VEHICLE OPERATOR
Department of Water and Sanitation
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
- Reference number
- 170726/51
- Salary
- R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
- Centre
- Potchefstroom Office (Rhenoster River)
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
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.
Where to send your application
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Enquiries
Mr. HG Mbele Tel No: (016) 294 9300 Potchefstroom Office (Rhenoster River)
Note
Candidates may be required to complete a practical and theoretical test. Please be advised that the office will transition to a SANWRI agency.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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