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
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for welders in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Which trade certificate is required to legally work as a welder in South Africa in 2026?
Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
Welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week and 8 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. They are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after every 12 months of employment, calculated from the date of engagement.
What documents must South African welders submit when applying for formal employment in 2026?
Applicants must provide a valid South African ID, QCTO trade certificate, valid bank account details, and proof of UIF registration number. Employers are required to verify the trade certificate directly with the QCTO before issuing an employment contract.
