Operator Light Equipment

ELIGIBILITY

Internal and external

CLOSING DATE

05.10.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

RP 25/26 Ext

SALARY

Basic Salary: R 186 788 p.a

DEPARTMENT

Recreation and Parks

DIRECTORATE

COMMUNITY SERVICES and

HEALTH

Operator Light Equipment

Requirements

• Basic Literacy
• 0 -1 year relevant experience in the operation of handheld

machines and tools (weed eater, lawn mower)

• Relevant certificate of competence in the operation

of light equipment (weed eater, brush cutter)

Special Conditions:

• Required to work in all weather conditions;
• Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies

and planned overtime

• Physical Requirements:
• The physical attributes required for the performance of tasks

associated with specific key performance areas in this post

necessitates that the incumbent be physically fit and able bodied.

Key Performance Areas

• Undertake specific activities associated with the maintenance of

parks, verges, sports fields and public open spaces.

• Cut and trim lawns and verges; weeds, cleans and maintains flower

beds and overgrown shrubs using hand-held gardening tools.

• Undertake cleaning of grounds and surrounds at Recreation and

Parks facilities including picking up litter, carrying, removing,

replacing, collecting, loading and off-loading refuse bags and tools

used.

• Undertake specific activity tasks using hand-held machines and

tools to maintain grounds and surrounds at Recreation and Parks

facilities.

• Report damages and services issues to relevant managers to

ensure productivity and service standards are maintained.

• Clean and ensure the correct proper care and safe storage of

vehicles, tools and equipment.

• Ensures compliance with PPE requirements, the Occupational

Health and Safety Act and relevant ISO procedures.

How to Apply