Government Jobs

Operator (Specialised Grader): Construction And Specialised Maintenance

DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE

Western Cape Posted 6 Sep 2026 Closes in 22 days

Overview

Maintain gravel roads and gravel elements on road network to ensure safe driving surface for the travelling public. Needs analyses of gravel patchwork.

Requirements

  • Grade 10 certificate (equivalent or higher qualification)
  • A minimum of 6 years relevant experience as an operator on a construction equipment inclusive of a grader
  • A valid code EC1 driving license with a professional driving permit (PDP)
  • Competencies: K nowledge of the following: Construction plant
  • Mechanical maintenance of construction plant
  • General Road maintenance
  • Tools
  • Tar and gravel road surfaces
  • Skills in the following: Logical thinking
  • Good communication (written and verbal)
  • Be able to manage conflict situations with staff and public
  • High regard for health and safety
  • Good leadership and self -driven with minimum supervision

Responsibilities

  • Maintain gravel roads and gravel elements on road network to ensure safe driving surface for the travelling public
  • Needs analyses of gravel patchwork
  • Responsible for surfaced road maintenance to ensure safe driving surface for road for travelling public
  • Supervision of staff

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Mr M Stegmann Tel No: (044) 272 6071

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