Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/86 · Ref 170826/07
MAINTENANCE VEHICLE OPERATOR
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
- CentreBreede/Qouritz (Worcester – Western Cape)
- LevelLevel 04
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 4–5
- Circular Post
- 27/86
- Reference number
- 170826/07
- Department
- Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS)
- Centre
- Breede/Qouritz (Worcester – Western Cape)
- Salary
- R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS).
The listed centre is Breede/Qouritz (Worcester – Western Cape).
Applications close on 17 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- An NQF level 4.
- The disclosure of a valid Code EC /EC1 (or equivalent) unexpired driver’s license with valid PDP.
- Certified competency /operating certificate or relevant heavy plant/ machinery.
- At least five (5) years’ experience in driving heavy motor vehicles and operating heavy equipment.
- Traffic and road safety regulations.
- Mechanical knowledge of heavy vehicles and machinery.
- Occupational Health Safety (OHS).
- Basic knowledge of departmental transport policies and procedures.
- Basic record keeping and reporting procedures.
- Good Communication skills both (verbal and written).
- Attention to details and alertness.
- Problem solving in operational environments.
- Ability to work under pressure and in adverse weather/site conditions.
- Integrity and discretion.
Duties
- Responsible for conducting quality assurance of driver/operator systems.
- Operate specialized plant/ equipment.
- Implement best practice of driver/operator systems.
- Responsible for daily roadworthy inspections.
- Responsible for ensuring that vehicles are serviced on time.
- Analyze logistics operations.
- Transportation of work teams and materials/ equipment.
- Collection of goods at suppliers and department stores.
- Maintenance of registering department and pickups.
- Function in accordance with applicable legislative requirements.
- Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicles/ equipment and take steps to have it repaired.
- Report major defects for repairs.
- Routine maintenance of equipment.
- Conduct routine inspection of visible defects around the exterior of the equipment and vehicles.
- Attend to special requests.
- Recording of daily trips, fuel and fluids levels and logbooks for both vehicles and equipment.
- Periodic checks on vehicles maintenance standards.
- Ensure that the place is clean, where equipment is kept avoiding fire hazards.
- Adherence to Safety and procedures: ensure the safekeeping of equipment and vehicles.
- Assist with maintenance work at gauging stations.
- Assist with refurbishment and construction work at gauging stations.
- Assist civil teams with civil maintenance and construction work of Government Water schemes infrastructure.
- Use of handheld tools and power tools during construction work.
Enquiries
Ms NG Mthenjana Tel No: (021) 941 6151
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Notes and Z83 guidance
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
- Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
- No late applications will be accepted.
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).
- Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted).
- The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
- Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered.
- The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Additional notes
Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
Dir: Operations Southern
SALARY : R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Breede/Qouritz (Worcester – Western Cape)
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 4. The disclosure of a valid Code EC /EC1 (or equivalent) unexpired driver’s license with valid PDP. Certified competency /operating
certificate or relevant heavy plant/ machinery. At least five (5) years’ experience in driving heavy motor vehicles and operating heavy equipment. Traffic and
road safety regulations. Mechanical knowledge of heavy vehicles and machinery. Occupational Health Safety (OHS). Basic knowledge of
departmental transport policies and procedures. Basic record keeping and reporting procedures. Good Communication skills both (verbal and written).
Attention to details and alertness. Problem solving in operational environments. Ability to work under pressure and in adverse weather/site
conditions. Integrity and discretion.
DUTIES : Responsible for conducting quality assurance of driver/operator systems. Operate specialized plant/ equipment. Implement best practice of
driver/operator systems. Responsible for daily roadworthy inspections.
Responsible for ensuring that vehicles are serviced on time. Analyze logistics operations. Transportation of work teams and materials/ equipment. Collection
of goods at suppliers and department stores. Maintenance of registering department and pickups. Function in accordance with applicable legislative
requirements. Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicles/ equipment and take steps to have it repaired. Report major defects for repairs.
Routine maintenance of equipment. Conduct routine inspection of visible defects around the exterior of the equipment and vehicles. Attend to special
requests. Recording of daily trips, fuel and fluids levels and logbooks for both vehicles and equipment. Periodic checks on vehicles maintenance standards.
Ensure that the place is clean, where equipment is kept avoiding fire hazards.
Adherence to Safety and procedures: ensure the safekeeping of equipment and vehicles. Assist with maintenance work at gauging stations. Assist with
refurbishment and construction work at gauging stations. Assist civil teams with civil maintenance and construction work of Government Water schemes
infrastructure. Use of handheld tools and power tools during construction work.
ENQUIRIES : Ms NG Mthenjana Tel No: (021) 941 6151
NOTE : Preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area.