Machine Operator: Parks Section _ MN4087/26

REQUIREMENTS

-Grade 10. - Grade 12 added advantage. - Operators certificate (bush cutter/ride-on lawnmower/chainsaw) will be added advantage. - Driver’s License added advantage. - Physically fit and knowledge of operating various hand and garden tools. - Experience relating to bush cutting, grass cutting and tree cutting. - Experience with Ride –on lawnmowers. - A hard-working self-disciplined person. - 1-year relevant experience in Parks Section within Local Government Authority responsible for maintenance of Garden Facilities, Parks and Bushes. Preference will be given to Midvaal residents, that meet requirements of the role.

DUTIES

-Perform physical labour to maintain and clean parks, cemeteries and flowerbeds by using bush cutters, ride-on lawnmowers, tree cutting equipment and using various hand tools and equipment to clean the area. - Responsible for safe usage and maintenance of machines. - Picking up all rubble, garden refuse, etc. in flowerbeds or on sport fields. - Watering of flowerbeds and lawns. - Put out traffic signs to warn traffic about workers next to municipal roads. - Use hand tools to perform duties when machines are out of order or during winter months. - Clean parks and cemeteries when necessary. - Do winter treatment of all sport fields during winter months. - Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested by management (supervisor) from time to time. - To work full day on alternative short Fridays (Pay Day)

SALARY: R174 012.00 p.a. – R193 644.00 p.a. (Level 12 of a Grade 4 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: 24 APRIL 2026 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.