PERMANENT DRIVER OPERATOR VACANCIES (X14 POSTS) AT THE KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

The KwaZulu Natal Department of Transport invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Permanent Driver Operator Vacancies (X14 Posts). The closing date for applications is the 22nd April 2024

POSTS: DRIVER OPERATORS (X14 POSTS)

SALARY: R 125 373 PER ANNUM (SALARY LEVEL 2)

CENTRE: EMPANGENI (11 POSTS)

AREA OFFICE HLUHLUWE {07 POSTS) (REF. NO. DOT 133/2024)
AREA OFFICE JOZINI (04 POSTS) (REF. NO. DOT 134/2024)

PIETERMARITZBURG (02 POSTS)

MAINTENANCE TEAM (ESTON) (REF. NO. DOT 135/2024)
MAINTENANCE TEAM (NOTTINGHAM ROAD) (REF. NO. DOT 136/2024)
INKOSI MHLABUNZIMA MAPHUMULO HOUSE, PIETERMARITZBURG) (01 POST)
PAVEMENT PERFORMANCE MONITORING DIVISION (TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER DIRECTORATE) (REF, NO. DOT 137/2024)

SALARY: R 147 036 PER ANNUM (SALARY LEVEL 03)

REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 10 certificate (NQF Level 2); plus
Driver’s Licence Code EC with PrDP and Operating Certificate/Departmental Competency Pink card for specialised equipment; plus
Five (5) years’ driving and operating specialized equipment experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Communication skills.
Ability to read and write.
Good eyesight.
Teamwork,
Skills in the operation of the equipment
Physical inspection of vehicles and the ability to interpret instructions for proper use of all controls for safe operation of vehicles.
Interpret and follow operating manuals, maintenance manuals and service charts

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Perform activities in respect of operation through inter alia the following:

Operating specialized equipment.
Load and offload goods/ equipment.
Inspection and maintenance of equipment and report defects.
Keep log sheets of vehicles and machineries.
Application of safety and precautionary measures.
Cleaning and lubrication of machinery equipment.
Grading of gravel roads and re-raveling/ shoulder maintenance.

Render driving services, perform activities in respect of operation through inter alia the following:

Transportation of work teams and materials/ equipment.
Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicles and take steps to have it repaired (check level and condition of oil, fuel, tyres and water).
Inspection of the vehicle/ equipment and report defects.
Complete vehicle logbook, trip authorization for the vehicle.

APPLICATIONS:

Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 Application for obtainable here

Candidates short-listed for an interview will be required to provide the following documentation, on the date of the interview and failure to do so will result in the candidate being disqualified for the position:

Certified copies of qualifications, driver’s licence (where applicable).
Copies of acting appointment letters for occupying acting positions (where applicable).
Identity Document/Permanent Resident Permit for non-RSA Citizens (where applicable).
Relevant registration with professional body (where applicable).
Certificates are required, however, if a certificate is only to be issued at the graduation in the future, the statement of results, together with a letter from the educational institution indicating the date of the graduation will be accepted.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 application form and CV directly to the following email address HRRecruitment@kzntransport.gov.za (KINDLY USE REF NO OF POST IN SUBJECT LINE OF EMAIL).

Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACs) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying for jobs on the KZN online e-Recruitment system or receiving your hardcopy application, You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.qov.za/kzniobs

Please note that applicants should only use one of the following methods when applying for a post: either through the online eRecruitment system, emailing the 283 and CV directly to the relevant departmentfentity or submit a hardcopy application as directed).

Applications can also be sent to:

Recruitment & Selection Section, Human Resource Practices Directorate, Department of Transport, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.

Alternatively, applications may be hand delivered to the office of the Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 in the vacancy box provided. For the personal attention of Mr B Hornsby.

DOWNLOAD THE KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT VACANCY PDF DOCUMENT HERE

DOWNLOAD THE NEW Z83 APPLICATION FORM HERE

CLOSING DATE: 22 APRIL 2024

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