URBAN WASTE MANAGEMENT ● TECHNICAL SERVICES ● ENGINEERING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

SPECIAL ENGINEERING ARTISAN: EAM

BASIC SALARY: R441 682 PER ANNUM ● UMW 38/24 ● HILLSTAR

Requirements: 

• Trade Test Qualification as Artisan: Earthmoving/Heavy Plant/Construction Plant Mechanic
• NTC 2 or higher
• A valid Code B or C driver's licence
• Computer literacy
• Five (5) years’ post-apprenticeship experience in a relevant trade
• Two (2) years’ supervisory experience in a mechanical workshop environment
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• The successful candidate must be prepared to work overtime, as well as weekends and public holidays, to meet operational requirements as determined by the Senior Superintendent
• Required to work outside of normal working hours during emergency and planned overtime
• Required to work on standby.

Key performance areas:  

• Supervise and control all repairs, maintenance, servicing and testing of vehicles and earthmoving equipment
• Allocate and control jobs of artisans and special workmen
• Co-ordinate all trouble shooting and fault-finding activities
• Attend to relevant administration
• Enforce safety regulations and policies
• Address workplace conflict/conduct and deviations from agreed performance indicators
• Attend meetings and provide daily progress reports
• Complete job cards and close off work orders timeously.

Please apply online at www.capetown.gov.za/careers (external applicants) or via the SAP Portal (internal applicants) unless otherwise stated. 

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment.

Closing date: 22 November 2024

• Please quote the reference number of the vacancy in all communications.
• Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.
• Copies of supporting documents will not be returned.
• Kindly note that applications will not be acknowledged in writing.
• Visit our website at www.capetown.gov.za/careers
• No late applications will be considered.
• If no notification of appointment is received within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.