eThekwini Municipality
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EThekwini Municipality is a Metropolitan Municipality in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. It is home to the world-famous city of Durban and is the largest city in the province and the third largest in the country. This cosmopolitan city has over 3,468,088 people and is known as Africa’s best-managed urban area.
Small Plant Operator
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: Matric
- Experience: 1 year
- Location: KwaZulu-Natal
- City: Durban
- Job Field: Engineering / Technical
Job Purpose
To perform general maintenance and repair work on roads, stormwater, and drainage systems. This includes using handheld tools and equipment to dig in specific areas, operating small plant machinery, pressure cleaning devices, and using lettering and marking guides.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Carry out general labor tasks and operate small plant and equipment during roadworks, stormwater drainage, road maintenance, road marking, and signage activities.
- Use handheld machinery and tools to break surfaces or drill and install signage.
- Mix and lay concrete and other materials using tools and machinery to spread, compact, and smooth surfaces.
- Clean stormwater and drainage systems using pressure hoses and hand tools.
- Paint directional signals, signs, and lines on road surfaces using guides or following markings.
- Clean tools and equipment, and report any damage or defects verbally.
- Remove blockages, debris, and unwanted vegetation from drainage systems.
Competencies
- Managing Work
- Quality Orientation
- Oral Communication
- Operation Monitoring (for Operators)
- Workplace Safety
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Communication
- Team Orientation
- Learning Orientation
Essential Requirements
- Appropriate level of primary education.
- Certification of competency in operating small plant and equipment.
- 6 months of relevant experience.
Preferred Requirements
- Appropriate level of secondary education.
- 1 year of relevant experience.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the EThekwini Municipality’s official recruitment portal.
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