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STELLENBOSCH LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
OPERATOR - GRASS CUTTING 
COMMUNITY SERVICES 
COMMUNITY AND PROTECTION SERVICES 
CP/CS/PC/PPTW/25

 
The successful incumbent will report to Foreperson: Parks-Central and must be in possession of: 
 
Minimum Requirements: Grade 8 or equivalent ● Must have a minimum of 06 months brush cutting, grass mowing and kudu experience ● Must produce a valid brush cutter/ kudu certificate 
 
Other Requirements : Must be able to work in all weather conditions ● Proficiency in at least two of the three Western Cape official Languages (English, Afrikaans, Xhosa) ● Must be able to work in a team ● Must be physically fit and be able to lift heavy objects
 
Responsibilities/Duties: Mow lawn according to the schedule ● Cut bushes and shrubs using the brush cutter ● Water plants and trees according to schedule ● Pick up papers ● Rake leaves ● Gather garden rubble and prepare to load on the truck 
● Load truck with rubble and unload at relevant site ● Weed the gardens ● Spray herbicides and pesticides to manage bugs and weeds ● Assist with decorations for functions ● Operate the chainsaw to remove branches ● Clean and maintain machinery ● Report all defects ● Wear relevant PPE
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Job related enquiries: Nomphelo Pindani (021-808 8415) 
 
General Enquiries: Lanese September 021 808 8064 or Lucretia Koegelenberg 021 808 8102 
 
Salary: R 106 302.87- R 134 054.27 (subject to evaluation) Plus benefits 
 
Applications, clearly marked, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, a covering letter and the details of contactable referees, must be emailed to the Human Resource Management Services at Stellenbosch Municipality at the following email address specifically linked to the above Directorate: Comprotect.Jobs@stellenbosch.gov.za
 
Please note that Stellenbosch does not have an application form. 
 
Please state the name of the position in the subject of your email for identification purposes. 
 
Applications for the above mentioned vacancy must be sent via the given email. If not it will not be considered. No hand delivered or posted applications will be considered. 
 
Please note: By applying for this position, the candidate consents to verification checks of qualifications and criminal records. Candidates must be willing to be subjected to a rigorous evaluation process. Originally completed applications, accompanied by originally-certified true copies of qualification certificates (degrees, diplomas, certificates, school certificates, etc.) as well as required driver's licenses, Professional Driver’s Permits and registration certificates from professional bodies, where applicable. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and no supporting documentation will be returned. No copies of certified copies will be accepted. 
 
Canvassing with Councillors or any other decision-maker/ member of the Selection Committee, is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification of your application.
 
Closing date: 12 October 2020 @ 12:00 
 
Stellenbosch Municipality is an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. The requirements of the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the selection criteria/process. If you do not hear from us within ten (10) weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. For more details on vacancies, visit our website www.stellenbosch.gov.za. The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment and to add/amend/change the salary package.