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ROAD OPERATOR

Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport · mpumalanga · RO/DRIE/70 Nkangala District Thembisile Hani Ref No

Closing date
30 October 2026
Reference
RO/DRIE/70
Salary band
R 170 226
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source check pending

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport Location: Ehlanzeni District Driekoppies Ref No: RO/DRIE/70 Nkangala District Thembisile Hani Ref No: RO/THEM/71 Nkangala District Victor Khanye Ref No: DO/VK/72 Salary: R170 226 per annum (Level 03) Requirements: Grade 10 (NQF Level 3), together with the appropriate plant operator certificate and valid driver’s license Code EC. Occupational Health and Safety certificate for the equipment to be operated will be an added advantage. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of occupational health and safety. Listening and communication skills. Good interpersonal relations. Experience in operating specialised equipment. Duties: Operate specialized equipment. Load and off load goods/ equipment. Inspection and maintenance of equipment and report defects. Keep log sheets of vehicles machineries, Application of safety and precaution measures. Cleaning and lubrication of machinery equipment. Grading of gravel roads and re-graveling /shoulder maintenance. Application instructions: of safety and precaution measures. Cleaning and lubrication of machinery equipment. Grading of gravel roads and re-graveling /shoulder maintenance. Enquiries: Ms. PI Komanisi Tel No: (013) 766 6828 e-Recruitment Mpumalanga Closing Date: 2026-10-30T12:00:00+02:00

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1. Check your match

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Requirements

  • ✓Grade 10 (NQF Level 3), together with the appropriate plant operator certificate and valid driver’s license Code EC
  • ✓Occupational Health and Safety certificate for the equipment to be operated will be an added advantage
  • ✓Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of occupational health and safety
  • ✓Listening and communication skills
  • ✓Good interpersonal relations
  • ✓Experience in operating specialised equipment

Key responsibilities

  • •Operate specialized equipment
  • •Load and off load goods/ equipment
  • •Inspection and maintenance of equipment and report defects
  • •Keep log sheets of vehicles machineries, Application of safety and precaution measures
  • •Cleaning and lubrication of machinery equipment
  • •Grading of gravel roads and re-graveling /shoulder maintenance