Heavy Equipment Operator
🚜 Heavy Equipment Operator – Central Mechanical Workshop (Bellville)
Ref No: DOI 32/2025 | Western Cape Government – Department of Infrastructure
Salary: R228,321 – R268,950 per annum (Level 05)
đź“Ť Location: Bellville, Central Mechanical Workshop
🛠️ Are you skilled in handling heavy machinery and passionate about keeping things moving?
Join the Western Cape Government’s Department of Infrastructure as a Heavy Equipment Operator. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for transporting and testing road construction machinery, assisting artisans, and maintaining workshop standards.
âś… Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 10 (Junior Certificate or equivalent)
- At least 6 years of relevant experience
- Valid Code EC Driver’s License with Professional Driving Permit (PDP)
đź’ˇ Recommendations (Added Advantage):
- Experience operating:
- Forklifts
- Overhead cranes
- Truck-mounted cranes
🧠Key Competencies:
- Expertise in loading/offloading and transporting both normal and abnormal road construction plant (e.g. graders, rollers, sweepers)
- Sound mechanical knowledge – ability to assist Artisans
- Verbal & written communication skills
- Good interpersonal and supervisory skills
- Problem-solving and planning abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Familiarity with occupational health and safety protocols
🎯 Core Responsibilities:
- Transport, load, and secure road construction equipment safely and as prescribed
- Supervise Trade Worker Aids
- Maintain equipment and monitor for wear, tear, and leakages
- Ensure timely servicing and testing of equipment at the test ground
- Provide emergency mechanical assistance (locally and at field offices)
đź“ž Enquiries:
Ms. M Van Wyngaardt
Tel: (021) 483 5713
đź’» How to Apply:
Online applications only will be accepted via:
đź”— www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs
đź”— https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
For technical support with online applications, contact 0861 370 214 (Mon–Fri, 08:00–16:00).