Operator (Specialised Grader): Construction and Specialised Maintenance

OPERATOR (SPECIALISED GRADER): CONSTRUCTION AND SPECIALISED MAINTENANCE is listed by DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE. The post is based in Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• Grade 10 certificate (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 6 years relevant experience as an operator on a construction equipment inclusive of a grader; A valid code EC1 driving license with a professional driving permit (PDP).
• Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Construction plant; Mechanical maintenance of construction plant; General Road maintenance; Tools; Tar and gravel road surfaces; Skills in the following: Logical thinking; Good communication (written and verbal); Be able to manage conflict situations with staff and public; High regard for health and safety; Good leadership and self-driven with minimum supervision.

Duties / Responsibilities

Maintain gravel roads and gravel elements on road network to ensure safe driving surface for the travelling public; Needs analyses of gravel patchwork; Responsible for surfaced road maintenance to ensure safe driving surface for road for travelling public; Supervision of staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

of the following: Construction plant; Mechanical maintenance of construction plant; General Road maintenance; Tools; Tar and gravel road surfaces; Skills in the following: Logical thinking; Good communication (written and verbal); Be able to manage conflict situations with staff and public; High regard for health and safety; Good leadership and self-driven with minimum supervision.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Method: Online link

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.

Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.

Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.

Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Department Notes

Department Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SSOrecruit83@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Targets: Coloured Males and African Females, and persons with disability. 8 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Mr M Stegmann Tel No: (044) 272 6071

Required Documents

Qualifications

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 32 of 2026
• Source pages: 308
• Open the DPSA circular PDF