CP010089
VACANCY- DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES Thaba Chweu Local Municipality hereby invites applications from committed, self-driven, motivated, service delivery- orientated and high performance professionals / practitioners who want to build careers in the areas of specialization mentioned herein through rendering high quality services within the Thaba Chweu Municipality. INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCIES. DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES. POSITION: YELLOW FLEET OPERATOR (RE-ADVERT). AREA: LYDENBURG X2. TASK GRADE: T7. SALARY: R 211 406,03 – R 274 415,95. DURATION: PERMANENT. REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10 Certificate or equivalent; two (2)- years relevant grader operating experience, valid code C1 driver`s license, valid Professional Driver Permit (PrDP), valid Certificate of Competence for Grader Operator, ability to operate a heavy vehicle or other specialized machine, ability to read, write and excellent health. The applicant must be able to keep record of information (log sheet, progress report, and completion of forms). KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Perform tasks associated with the operation of heavy mechanical plant at the construction sites or during general maintenance work related to removing, loading, compacting, excavating and backfilling and using operating mechanisms to grade and define levels in order to ensure laid down procedures and specific instructions are complied with. Execute instructions and communicate with the immediate supervisor to establish details of tasks and clarifying specific requirements for execution at sites. Operate the grader and other heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way. Participate in routine maintenance of roads such as blading and leveling of roads and ensure proper drainage. Drive and maneuver heavy mechanical plant and engage controls to enable digging, demolition, loading and leveling to specific depths/ gradients. Use operating mechanisms to engage and activate devices for grading, removing layers of soil to achieve defined levels and gradients. Inspect safety devices, controls, lubricant levels, etc, on vehicles and equipment and report defects to the mechanical division/immediate supervisor. Washing and cleaning of heavy plant, remove debris use pressurised hose and specific cleaning material and/or attend to the basic removal/replacement of defective parts. Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored. The application should be addressed to: The Municipal Manager, RS Makwakwa, Thaba Chweu Municipality, P.O Box 61, Lydenburg, 1120 or Hand deliver applications at the Civic Centre, corner of Viljoen and Sentraal Street, Lydenburg, 1120 at Records Division. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Enquiries should be directed to the Human Resource Manager, Mr FP Maisane at 013-235-7300. Application forms can be obtained from the following address: Civic Centre, Lydenburg-Corner of Viljoen and Sentraal Street, Mashishing Township-Thusong Centre, Graskop Municipal Offices-Corner Louis Trichard and Main Street, 8th Avenue Street, Sabie Municipal Offices, Nothern Areas-Leroro Library and downloadable at www.tclm.gov.za. N.B: Applications without the prescribed TCLM application form will be disqualified. Successful applicants will be required to: i. Sign an employment contract, and where applicable, a performance agreement. ii. Disclosure of benefits and interest; and iii. Undergo screening and vetting. Thaba Chweu Municipality is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and employment equity especially in terms of race, gender and disability. Applicants from these designated groups are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to the candidates who have qualifications as required by the position. If you do not hear from us three (3) months after the closing date, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful. CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 17 JULY 2026 @13H30. RS MAKWAKWA – MUNICIPAL MANAGER. Notice: 49/2025/26.
Reference Number: CP010089
