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SOUTH AFRICAN FORESTRY COMPANY (SAFCOL)
 
DRIVER OPERATOR
Status: Permanent
Location: Bergvliet Plantation
Grade: B3
Reporting Line: Forester: Silviculture
 
Role Mandate
To operate specific allocated vehicles and machines in a safe, productive and cost effective manner.
 
 
Key Accountabilities
 Drive/operate in a safe manner not to endanger machines, property or people
 Operate tractor to open roads and cut grass
 Operate tractor to prepare fire belts
 Transport labour in the plantation
 Operate three wheeler and skidder
 Operate fire truck when required during burning of fire breaks and fire fighting
 Maintain skidder, three-wheel, labour and fire trucks including daily inspection, services, cleaning and greasing
 Report faults immediately
 Keep logbook up to date
 Perform adhoc duties as and when required
 
Qualifications & Experience
 Grade 7
 Valid driver’s license code C1 or EC with PDP
 3 Years’ experience in similar environment
 Mechanical background will be advantageous
 
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Behavioural Competencies
 Efficiency
 Self-motivated
 Diligent
 Reliability
 
Skills Competencies
 Basic safety
 Communication
 Literacy
 Accountability
 Production orientated
 Decision making