POST 16/303: HANDYMAN: TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES (CAPE TOWN) REF NO: TPW 2019-73
SALARY: R122 595 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE: Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: ABET Level 4 (or equivalent qualification); Experience in operating a diverse range of garden equipment. Recommendation: Ability to drive, operate and repair machines; Experience in tree felling with a chainsaw. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Occupational Health and Safety Act; Ability to follow complex, multi-step written and oral instructions as well as written procedure and operating manuals; Methods used in caring for plants (shrubs, flowers, trees and lawns); Tools and operation of garden and grounds maintenance machines; Communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Ability to work under pressure; Work independently as well as in a team; Ability to perform routine tasks.
DUTIES: Perform a variety of other grounds maintenance duties; Operate a variety of light maintenance machines to neatly maintain Leeuwenhof gardens and grounds; Perform repairs on equipment to ensure equipment is in a proper working condition and report minor/major services or repair problems to supervisors; Inspect visible working parts to observe wear and replaces faulty parts to prevent breakdown; Comply to standard operating procedures and adhere to safety procedures at all times; Transport mowers and other heavy equipment to and from work sites to ensure their availability for use in completing work assignment.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Y Sihawula at (021) 422 1677
APPLICATIONS: You may use 1 of the 3 options available to submit your application: (1) Hand Deliveries (Between 08:00 am to 17:00 pm): Affirmative Portfolios, Unit 14, 1st floor, 3 Canal Edge, Tyger Waterfront, Carl Cronje Drive, Bellville, 7530, (2) Postal: You may post it to the following postal address: PO 5496, Tyger Valley Centre Parking Area, Bellville, 7536. (3) E-mail address: [email protected].
You may use only one application platform as only one application will be accepted. Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed will not be considered.
NOTE: To apply, you must submit a manual application. Please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum) together with certified copies of ID, Academic qualifications and proof of other requirements as indicatedin the advertisement. The position being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preference.
Closing Date: 24 May 2019.