Notice 199 of 2016_Driver Operator (Closing 26 September 2016)

Closing Date: 26 September 2016
Salary: R 105 540.87 – R 137 013.68 (T6 ) + municipal benefits

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES: ●Grade 10 Qualification; ●Code EC1 license with a valid PDP; ● Must have knowledge of general plumbing; ● Must speak at least two of the three official languages in the Western Cape; ● Must be willing to work overtime and on public holidays; ●Must be responsible and able to supervise and control staff and must have ability to work without continued supervision; ●Knowledge of Bitou Municipal area; ●Must be loyal to the team and the employer.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Responsible for carrying out preventative maintenance to the sewer network by clearing blockages, cleaning silt traps and wet wells; ● Supervising using sewer rods, mechanical or hand dredgers and high pressure jet machine to keep sewers running freely; ● Implement the O.H.S Act at the work place and ensuring supervised staff abide by this act; ● Ensuring an accurate inventory is kept on all plant, tools and equipment by using tool register; ● Distinguishing between municipal and private chokes by inspecting and informing the property owner accordingly; ● Supervising and assisting with the clearing of municipal chokes by instructing subordinates on various methods and techniques using own knowledge and experience to perform tasks given; ● Writing daily work reports, completing vehicle log sheets and timesheets, detailing work done on the preceding day; ● Completing attendance registers, leave forms and fuel usage on forms; ● Completing requisitions for material or equipment needed on official requisition books.

Work related enquiries can be directed to Mr. Wellington Abrahams; wabrahams@plett.gov.za or on tell: 044 – 501 3000.

For general enquiries contact Mr Henry van Rooyen or Ms Elaine Sipingo on telephone no: 044 5013000.

Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and evaluation process and be aware that previous employers and references may be contacted and their qualifications, credit record may be verified and they will be subjected to a police security clearance.

Application forms are available on the Bitou website (www.bitou.gov.za). A detailed CV of no more than five pages plus original certified copies of qualifications must be attached to the application form and must be posted /hand delivered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay; 6600.

Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.