Truck Driver: Parks Section _ 3828/24

This notice serves to place an erratum in respect of the advertisement issued on 11 December 2024, Reference Number: MN3828/24 containing the vacancy advertisement for Truck Driver: Parks Section which closes on 16 January 2025. Applicants should NOTE that the purpose of the erratum is to correct the salary scale to the 2024/2025 salary and wage curve collective agreement.

Salary Scale applicable:

SALARY: R 197 088.00 pa – R 221 664.00 pa (Level 10 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 336 029.84 pa

REQUIREMENTS

-Grade 10. - Valid Code 10 driver’s license with PDP. -Code 14 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. -Driving experience under Parks Section will be an added advantage. -2 (two) years relevant driving experience in local government.

DUTIES

-Responsible for safety and productivity of Parks Section team in order to prevent injuries. -Driving truck safely according to traffic rules. -Acting as supervisor over the Parks Section teams and establish a safe environment before work can commence. -Assist tree cutting team with cutting trees, branches to ensure a safe and neat environment. -Planning of daily tasks and moving from one workplace to the next according to request from the assistant foreman or superior to prioritize work and maximize efficiency and productivity. -Planning of daily tasks and moving from one place to another according to requests. -Responsible for general maintenance of the truck to ensure minimum breakage and damages. -To work full day on alternative short-Fridays (pay day). -Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as requested or required by management from time to time.

SALARY: R 197 088.00 pa – R 221 664.00 pa (Level 10 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 336 029.84 pa

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

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

CLOSING DATE: 16 JANUARY 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.