DEPARTMENT: REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND COORDINATION

Division: Regional Operations: Region 1

Section: Community Services: Parks, Horticulture and Cemetery Services

Location: Mayville Depot

Reference number

SDTM1380-1-2026

Position

CHAINSAW OPERATOR (2 POSTS)

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T2

Scale

R180 864,00 – R217 740,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R262 140,00 – R309 076,00 per annum

Job purpose

To prune and fell trees and other vegetation on road reserves and in public open spaces during normal office hours and after hours to ensure the environmental well-being of Tshwane and the region

Appointment 

requirements

Ability to perform duties

Basic literacy

Chainsaw Operator Certificate

Relevant working experience in operating a chainsaw will be an added advantage

Physical fitness and good health with the ability to carry equipment and machines

Willingness and ability to work shifts

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Having a strong physique; ability to work in a natural environment without any allergies; ability to do physical work related to operational and maintenance activities for continuous periods in an outdoor environment; ability to work under pressure; ability to work in a group; good communication skills; good technical skills; high hand-eye coordination; willingness to accept responsibility; flexibility and adaptability; being self-motivated; being hard-working; punctuality; accountability; reliability; basic understanding of tree-cutting practices; no fear of heights; excellent eyesight

Primary functions

Perform the reactive pruning and felling of trees and other vegetation on road reserves and in public open spaces using mechanical and non-mechanical equipment and tools, including aerial platforms and truck-mounted cranes

Load branches and debris due to storms and at sites where the pruning or felling of trees and other vegetation has been done

Maintain mechanical and non-mechanical equipment used in the execution of duties, as well as the allocated vehicle

Use and operate an aerial platform and associated tasks as and when required during the pruning and felling of trees and other vegetation

Assist with the operation of truck-mounted cranes and other associated tasks as and when required

Deliver an emergency service after hours pertaining to the pruning and felling of trees and other vegetation

Adhere to all health and safety regulations, and other required policies and procedures

Assist with and perform all prescribed safety measures, tasks and duties at road works

SAP

S70021314; S70021315

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

Enquiries

Divhani Khangale (012 358 2953) or Cathy Kekana (012 358 6078)