Heavy Machine Operator: Landfill Compactor _ MN3973/25

REQUIREMENTS

-Grade 10. -Grade 12 will be an added advantage. -Valid driver’s license. -Heavy-duty machine Operating Certificate Landfill Compactor (NQF 2). -Communication and interpersonal skills. -Skills and competencies associated with vocation: adaptability, communication, problem solving skills and attention to detail. -A hard-working self-disciplined person. -Skilful handling and operating of the Heavy-Duty Machinery. - Three (03) years relevant experience operating a Landfill Compactor. Experience within Local Government Authority will be an added advantage.

DUTIES

Operations: -Responsible for operating heavy duty machine on landfill sites, transfer stations. -Spread out and compact waste as per the norms and standard and relevant Waste Management Licences Cell construction and closure. -Responsible for maintenance of access roads within the site to ensure efficient movement of vehicles -Responsible to execute daily works order received from the Site Supervisor and/ or Foreman. Fleet maintenance and Monitoring: -Inspecting equipment for defects and maintaining records of repairs performed. -Responsible for all equipment which are used in association with the position. -Monitoring machinery functions such as oil levels and coolant levels to ensure safe operation. Collaborating closely with Spotters to identify designated fill areas for incoming waste. Taking instructions from the Site Supervisor and management. Responsible for completing daily logbooks, reporting hours of operation and any incidents onsite. Compliance with relevant legislations: -Ensure compliance to pre-determined compacting methods. -Coordinating with other workers to ensure that operations onsite meet safety standards. -Responsible for all safety requirements and ensuring those safety regulations are followed when using equipment. Working in conjunction with the dozer and an excavator to spread waste in thin, even layers before compaction to ensure uniform density and stability. Working on different grades and slopes to maintain the landfills design, ensure proper drainage and prepare for subsequent layers and final capping. -Perform any other related ad hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by Supervisor and Foreman from time to time.

SALARY          R 274 380,00 p.a.– R 313 416,00p.a.  (Level 08 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

                                                            Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 439 507.40 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: 29 AUGUST 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.