Chainsaw Operator _ MN3985/25

REQUIREMENTS

-Grade 10. -Grade 12 will be an added advantage. -Operators certificate on Chainsaw will be an added advantage. – Horticulture NQF level 2 certificate will be an added advantage. - Valid driver’s license will be an added advantage. -Interpersonal & communication skills. -Skills and competencies associated with vocation: adaptability, communication, conflict & stress management, negotiation skills, problem solving skills and attention to detail. - Physically fit and knowledge of operating a chainsaw.  -Good physical health. -A hard working, self-disciplined person with strong leadership and motivational qualities. -1 year relevant work experience in bush cutting, grass cutting and tree cutting within Local Government Authority. Preference given to Midvaal Residents. 

DUTIES

-Operate a Chainsaw to cut and remove tree branches, trees, bushes and solve complaints to ensure a safe and beautiful environment. -Handle chainsaw safe under power lines to ensure that no injuries occur. -Maintenance of chainsaw and pruner to ensure reliable, safe equipment for enhanced performance. -Adhere to safety standards and prescribed PPC’s. -Pick up all rubble, garden refuse, etc. in flowerbeds or on sport fields. -Put out traffic signs to warn traffic about workers next to municipal roads. -Use garden tools to clean areas when machines are out of order or during winter months. -Clean parks and cemeteries when necessary. -To work full day in alternative short Fridays (Pay Day). -Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested by management (supervisor) from time to time.

SALARY       R174 012,00 p.a.– R193 644.00 p.a.  (Level 12 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R312 707.84 p.a.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 05 SEPTEMBER 2025 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for positions on levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435,7557,7569,7432. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.