Operational Supervisor Driver/Senior Operational Supervisor Driver
Company
City of Cape Town
Location
Cape Town
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
ELIGIBILITY
Suitably qualified candidates
CLOSING DATE
• 04.2026
REFERENCE NUMBER
AD 07/26 Ext
SALARY
• *Basic Salary:** R316541.00 p.a.
DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE
Operational Supervisor Driver/Senior Operational
Supervisor Driver
Requirements
• Grade 9 for the Operational Supervisor Driver
• Grade 10, or equivalent technical qualification and matric will be an advantageous for Senior Operational Supervisor
Driver
• Valid Code C, EC or EC1 Driver’s Licence
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP / PDP)
• Computer literacy (MS Word / Excel)
• SAP exposure where relevant
• Operational Supervisor Driver: 1–2 years relevant experience,
including exposure to supervising operational work teams and relevant heavy vehicle driving experience in an operational environment (where relevant)
• Senior Operational Supervisor Driver: 3–5 years relevant experience, including experience as an Operational
Supervisor Driver and proven experience supervising teams on complex or high-risk operational sites
Key Performance Areas
• Supervise, coordinate, and lead operational teams performing service delivery activities at facilities and worksites
• Plan, allocate, prioritise, and reorganise daily work programmes to ensure productivity and service delivery outputs
• Operate heavy and specialised vehicles and perform vehicle-
related tasks during maintenance and operational activities
• Monitor, control, and report on maintenance and service delivery activities, including roads, stormwater, sewer reticulation, waste collection, and related infrastructure
• Control and manage the use of materials, tools, equipment,
vehicles, and personnel for operational activities
• Transport staff, materials, and equipment to and from worksites and facilities
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, road traffic legislation, and statutory requirements, including public safety
• Perform and support operational activities before, during,
and after maintenance, reconnection, restriction, and
Suitably qualified candidates
CLOSING DATE
• 04.2026
REFERENCE NUMBER
AD 07/26 Ext
SALARY
• *Basic Salary:** R316541.00 p.a.
DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE
Operational Supervisor Driver/Senior Operational
Supervisor Driver
Requirements
• Grade 9 for the Operational Supervisor Driver
• Grade 10, or equivalent technical qualification and matric will be an advantageous for Senior Operational Supervisor
Driver
• Valid Code C, EC or EC1 Driver’s Licence
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP / PDP)
• Computer literacy (MS Word / Excel)
• SAP exposure where relevant
• Operational Supervisor Driver: 1–2 years relevant experience,
including exposure to supervising operational work teams and relevant heavy vehicle driving experience in an operational environment (where relevant)
• Senior Operational Supervisor Driver: 3–5 years relevant experience, including experience as an Operational
Supervisor Driver and proven experience supervising teams on complex or high-risk operational sites
Key Performance Areas
• Supervise, coordinate, and lead operational teams performing service delivery activities at facilities and worksites
• Plan, allocate, prioritise, and reorganise daily work programmes to ensure productivity and service delivery outputs
• Operate heavy and specialised vehicles and perform vehicle-
related tasks during maintenance and operational activities
• Monitor, control, and report on maintenance and service delivery activities, including roads, stormwater, sewer reticulation, waste collection, and related infrastructure
• Control and manage the use of materials, tools, equipment,
vehicles, and personnel for operational activities
• Transport staff, materials, and equipment to and from worksites and facilities
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, road traffic legislation, and statutory requirements, including public safety
• Perform and support operational activities before, during,
and after maintenance, reconnection, restriction, and
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Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for cleaning staff in South Africa without a matric certificate?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for cleaning staff is R25.42 per hour from 1 March 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including the first 45 hours per week with no exceptions for entry-level roles.
Which documents are required to apply for cleaning staff positions through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants need a valid South African ID, proof of address, and bank details uploaded to the ESSA system by 31 December 2025. No matric certificate or prior experience is mandatory for registration.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to cleaning staff contracts in South Africa from 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, cleaning staff may work a maximum of 45 ordinary hours per week with at least 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service. Overtime above 45 hours must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate.
What tax deductions apply to cleaning staff earning R25.42 per hour in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, cleaning staff earning below R95 750 per year pay zero income tax in the 2026 tax year. Employers must still deduct UIF at 1% of gross salary up to R177.12 per month.
