Plant Operator (Arboriculture) - ERWM21831

Closing Date : 2026-01-23
Department : Environmental Resource & Waste Management Department (2019)
Location
City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration
R 273288 to R 374820 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type
Permanent

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 10
  • Relevant experience in maintenance, landscaping and operation of heavy specialised plant equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications
  • 1 years’ experience in a similar environment
  • Physical ability to perform all work required

Core Responsibilities:

  • Execute all tasks given by the supervisor
  • Ensure plant and equipment is cleaned after use and stored in designated area
  • Perform various maintenance duties and task with a range of specialized equipment
  • Weeding, shaping and/or establishing flower beds
  • Litter picking and duties related to cleaning of dustbins
  • Sweeping roads, road edges, paved areas, offices etc
  • Excavating and back filling of trenches, holes etc
  • Manual pruning of plants
  • Ensure all activities are performed safely and in accordance to manufacturer’s specifications
  • Report any risks to Supervisor
  • Adhere to Batho Pele principles

APPLICANTS WHO HAVE APPLIED BEFORE NEED NOT RE-APPLY

Interested candidates whose background and experience match these challenging and exciting positions are invited to apply using an online application system attached to the advertisement on the

website of the City of Ekurhuleni (www.ekurhuleni.gov.za).

Enquiries: Tel: 0860 54 3000

The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract as per Council resolution.

Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to

the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.