Setsoto Local Municipality, with its seat in Ficksburg, Free State, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. It is the municipality’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets. Qualified persons, women, and people with disability with the skills and expertise to discharge the duties of the under-mentioned positions are invited to apply. The African Females are also encouraged to apply.
DIRECTORATE : ENGINEERING SERVICES
DIVISION : FLEET MANAGEMENT DIVISION
POSITION : HEAVY DUTY DRIVER
UNIT : SENEKAL
Salary
R 241 400.08 per Annum (PL 8/4)
Requirements
Basic Literacy/ Grade 10. Candidate must have minimum of 1 -2-year heavy duty driving experience. Candidate be in possession of valid south African driver’s license (EC) plus a PDP.
Competencies
Candidate must know how to operate Heavy – Duty Machinery/ Equipment. Must always keep machine clean and tidy. The candidate must perform and execute the responsibilities as expected all time. Required to work in all weather conditions, good problem-solving abilities. Must have good communication skills. Be responsible, reliable and work independently. Continuously improves own driving behavior and keeps up with with changing traffic laws.
Duties
Safely operates a special motor vehicle in public traffic system. Be able to follow written instructions. Be able to perform safety inspections, recognize and report mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance, be able to work under pressure and follow the supervisors’ instructions. Make safe driving decisions and operate a vehicle with no restrictions.
Enquiries
Recruitment and Selection Officer (Mr. LG Motleleng) tel (051) 933 9300.
Note
Applications must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae, as well as certified copies of all qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to submit requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Applicants who do not receive feedback within two months from the closing date must accept that their application was unsuccessful. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks, vetting, and signing of indemnity forms. A candidate who canvasses for preference will be disqualified. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Please send your applications to the Municipal Manager, Setsoto Local Municipality,
P O Box 116, Ficksburg 9730. Faxed or e-mailed applications will be automatically disqualified.
Closing date
27 March 2026. before the end of the business day (16h30).
Mrs. NF Malatjie
Municipal Manager