CRANE TRUCK OPERATOR

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

EXTERNAL VACANCY

NOTICE NO. 214/2025

Kouga Local Municipality is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following position:

CRANE TRUCK OPERATOR

REQUIREMENTS:

• ABET level 4 (Intermediate literacy and numeracy);
• Must have Code EC driving license + PrDP;
• Must have a Commercial driver's license
• Certification of competency in the operation of the crane truck;
• 12 Months Relevant Experience;
• Good communication skills;
• Good supervisory skills;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Pass medical, drug and background check;
• Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa);

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• Required to work in all weather conditions
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime.

SALARY:                                                          R211 406.03 Per Annum

TASK:                                                               7

DUTIES:

• Establishing details of tasks (vehicle, materials and personnel);
• Inspecting safety devices, controls, lubricant levels, etc on the crane truck and reports defects identified to the Foreman;
• Observing and/ or participating in the loading/ offloading sequences of material and equipment and correcting deviations from safety procedures;
• Transporting personnel, electrical material and equipment to/ from specific locations;
• Communicating with the Supervisor and relevant personnel on site and confirming requirements/ specifications;
• Driving and maneuvering the crane truck and engaging controls to operate mechanisms to enable lifting/ hoisting and leveling sequences;
• Monitoring overhead powerlines and other site personnel during the operation of the crane truck;
• Coordinate with ground operators and interpret hand and verbal signs;
• Keep and update maintenance and activity log;

BENEFITS:                                                                       As per standard conditions of service.

Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Thursday, 25 September 2025 at 12:00.

For any enquiries contact Ms. Z Gxuluwe: 042 200 2200.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

1. Canvassing of councillors.
2. Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting, assessment and reference check process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.

 MR C DU PLESSIS                                                                                P. O. BOX 21

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                                                        JEFFREYS BAY

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