OPERATORS – MUNICIPALITY OF OKAHANDJA 161 views

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

The municipality of Okahandja invites qualified candidates
who meets the minimum qualifications and experience to
apply for the following vacancies
Post: 2x Operators
Paterson Job Grade B4
Department Engineering & Town Planning Services
Division Civil Engineering: Roads & Storm Water
Remuneration scale &
Benefits
Minimum N$157,229– Maximum N$190,248 p.a
Housing Allowance:N$31,446 p.a
Transport Allowance: N$7,704.00 p.a

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To operate multiple earthmoving support equipment in a safe and productive manner
in order to achieve production targets safely at the required quality and with due
regard to environmental standards.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Report defects, safety hazards, damage, or faults that require attention to
dispatch and supervisor.
• Be on the lookout for people and other moving equipment and always maintain
the appropriate following distance.
• Keep a manual tally of loads delivered, as and when required per site-specific.
• Perform pre-start inspection (360) to identify equipment defects.
• Perform a walk-around/post-check inspection to check for oil/water leaks or
damages and report any defect to Dispatch and Supervisor.
• Gravel road maintenance and construction
• Operate machines as requested by the maintenance team during repairs or
service.
• Operate the earthmoving equipment, in compliance with all standard operating
procedures, safety standards, and procedures, to achieve machine utilization and
production targets.
• Monitor the machine’s performance and condition and take appropriate action,
according to the operating procedure to minimize potential delays, equipment failure, or damage.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 10
• Certified as a Heavy plant Machinery Operator
• Code C Driver’s License plus PDP
• Code CE will be added advantage.
• Must attach proof of whether the applicant is able to operate more than three (3)
heavy plant machinery.
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Physically and medically fit for the operations.