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BERGRIVIER LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Bergrivier Municipality ensures the wellbeing of all communities within the Bergrivier region through economic growth, social wellbeing, community involvement and effective management within a safe and healthy environment.
Bergrivier Municipality with its head office in Piketberg and approximately an 90 minutes drive from Cape Town currently has the following vacancy and awaits applications from competent persons who comply with the minimum job requirements. (Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to also apply.)
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED
RE-ADVERTISE:
OPERATOR: SEWAGE TRUCK (VELDDRIF)
DIRECTORATE: TECHNICAL SERVICES
REF: TD305/171/VD
Qualifications: Grade 10
Experience: 3 years’ relevant experience
Requirements: Code EC Driver’s License with PrDP ∙ Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/ English /isiXhosa – Read, Write, Speak) ∙ High level of responsibility ∙ Good supervision, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills ∙ Ability to give attention to detail ∙ Must be physically fit and able bodied ∙ Required to work in all weather conditions ∙ Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime ∙ Must perform duties in the whole area of the municipality.
Job purpose: Performs tasks/activities associated with monitoring the collection of sewage from catchment tanks and performs tasks/activities associated with the transportation of material/equipment and personnel to/ from work sites and operation of a heavy vehicle (sewage truck).
Key Performance Areas: Performs specific tasks / activities at the Depot prior to and on completion of allocated maintenance assignments · Completes internal transactional documentation (log sheet, time sheet, maintenance / activity programmes, etc.) and related forms (vehicle checklist) · Supervises and controls the activities of personnel (general workers) and associated tasks · Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy vehicles (sewage truck / tanker) during sewage collection and dumping activities ∙ Maintain machinery, equipment, tools and materials to ensure optimal work performance ∙ Responsible for Health and Safety compliance with statutory regulations during tasks which include protocols and procedures in order to minimize any accidents, and injuries and to maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all ∙ Responsible to take part in the Municipality’s Performance Management and Development System.
The competency level for this position is an Operational Occupations: Driver Special Category Competency Level 4 as stipulated in Annexure A of the Municipal Staff Regulations Government Notice R890 as promulgated in Government Gazette 45181 dated 20 September 2021 and comprises of the following competencies:
Personal Competencies
· Vehicle Safety
· Driving Behaviour
· Learning Orientation
· Quality Orientation
Public Service Orientation Competencies
· Service Delivery Orientation
· Interpersonal Relationships
· Communication
Functional / Professional Competencies
· Action Orientation
· Resilience
· Accountability and Ethical Conduct
· Learning Orientation
· Impact and Influence
· Team orientation
Salary: R 206 496.00 per annum (T07 of a Category 3 Local Authority)
Date of acceptance: 01 January 2027 or as soon as possible
Enquiries: Mr A Petersen at 022 783 1112
GENERAL:
1. A service bonus equivalent to one month’s salary, where applicable, will be payable and be supplemented by the normal benefits applicable to the Municipality including a housing allowance for homeowners subject to certain conditions.
2. The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to candidates who comply with the Employment Equity Targets.
3. The Municipality is not bound to make any appointment.
4. All appointments are subject to Police clearings; which means that by applying for a position at the Municipality, you give us permission to obtain Police clearance.
5. Applications received after the closing date or which have been received without the documentation mentioned below, will not be considered.
6. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Applicants can regard their applications as being unsuccessful if no feedback has been received within six weeks from the closing date.
7. Canvassing of any councillor and/or member of the Appointment Committee and/or any personnel member of the Municipality will not be allowed and will immediately disqualify applicants.
8. In addition to the minimum job requirements and station mentioned herein, applicants may be expected to work overtime or be on standby, as well as render services in other parts within the municipal area, as required.
9. Appointment in certain posts is subject to a security clearance and applicants will also undergo an interview and evaluation process and where necessary, write a trade test.
10. The municipality respects the conditions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your information and application you confirm that the information you have provide to us is true, correct and up to date.
11. Only applications within the Bergrivier Municipal area (WC013) will be considered.
12. Successful candidates will be expected to sign a contract of employment, disclosure of benefits and interest and a performance contract (where applicable) with the employer.
A covering letter with at least two (2) contactable references (managers, subordinates or peers), must accompany the completed prescribed application form (available on request at Tel. 022 9136000 or on the municipality’s website www.bergmun.org.za) with certified copies (not older than 3 months) of the necessary qualification certificates, ID document, Drivers License and a Curriculum Vitae (Maximum of 3 pages), (only one post per application form) to reach Municipal Offices (Aurora, Eendekuil, Redelinghuys, Piketberg, Porterville & Velddrif) within the municipal area or posted to PO Box 60, Piketberg, 7320 or by courier to 13 Church Street, Piketberg, 7320, for the attention of Mr. DF Verhoog, to reach him by no later than the closing date.
You should note that the Municipality does not accept responsibility for applications that are mailed or sent by courier and are received late or not at all. The onus is still on you to ensure that your application reaches the municipality before the closing date.
NO FAXES OR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2026 AT 16:00
ADV H LINDE
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
13 CHURCH STREET
P O BOX 60
PIKETBERG
MN257/2026 7320
