Circular 32 of 2026 · Post 32/371
OPERATOR (SPECIALISED GRADER): CONSTRUCTION AND SPECIALISED MAINTENANCE
Western Cape Department of Infrastructure
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- LevelLevel 05
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 32 of 2026
- Page No.
- 34
- Circular Post
- 32/371
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Infrastructure
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 28 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 28 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government
- Reference information
- DOI 38/2026
- Salary information
- R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
Requirements
- Grade 10 certificate (equivalent or higher qualification);
- A minimum of 6 years relevant experience as an operator on a construction equipment inclusive of a grader;
- A valid code EC1 driving license with a professional driving permit (PDP).
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Construction plant;
- Mechanical maintenance of construction plant;
- General Road maintenance;
- Tools;
- Tar and gravel road surfaces;
- Skills in the following: Logical thinking;
- Good communication (written and verbal);
- Be able to manage conflict situations with staff and public;
- High regard for health and safety;
- Good leadership and self-driven with minimum supervision.
Duties
- Maintain gravel roads and gravel elements on road network to ensure safe driving surface for the travelling public;
- Needs analyses of gravel patchwork;
- Responsible for surfaced road maintenance to ensure safe driving surface for road for travelling public;
- Supervision of staff.
Enquiries
Mr M Stegmann Tel No: (044) 272 6071
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
- Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
- All shortlisted candidates 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.
- The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
- By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
- Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
- Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
- Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 32 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 certificate (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 6 years relevant experience as an operator on a construction equipment inclusive of a
grader; A valid code EC1 driving license with a professional driving permit
(PDP). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Construction plant;
Mechanical maintenance of construction plant; General Road maintenance;
Tools; Tar and gravel road surfaces; Skills in the following: Logical thinking;
Good communication (written and verbal); Be able to manage conflict situations with staff and public; High regard for health and safety; Good
leadership and self-driven with minimum supervision.
DUTIES : Maintain gravel roads and gravel elements on road network to ensure safe driving surface for the travelling public; Needs analyses of gravel patchwork;
Responsible for surfaced road maintenance to ensure safe driving surface for road for travelling public; Supervision of staff.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Stegmann Tel No: (044) 272 6071