Job Description

ELIGIBILITY



Suitable Internal & External



CLOSING DATE



24.10.2025



REFERENCE NUMBER



RP 22/25 Ext



SALARY

Basic Salary:

R178 318 p.a T03



DEPARTMENT



Recreation and Parks



DIRECTORATE



COMMUNITY SERVICES and



HEALTH



Operator_Light Equipment



Requirements



Basic Literacy 1-year relevant experience in the operation of hand held

machines and tools (weed eater, lawn mower)



Relevant certificate of competence in the operation

of light equipment (weed eater, brushcutter)



Note: The successful candidates will be required to work in

all weather conditions, work outside normal working hours



during emergencies and planned activities



Note: Availability and willingness to work outside of

scheduled working hours. Scheduled working hours to be in



accordance with service demands and includes weekends



and public holidays, as required.



Key Performance Areas



Undertakes specific activities associated with the

maintenance of parks and open public spaces eg parks,



verges, sport fields.



Cutting and trimming of lawns and verges, weeding,

cleaning, shaping flower beds and clearing overgrown



shrubs using hand-held gardening tools.



Undertakes activities associated with 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,



Undertakes specific activity tasks associated with the

maintenance of grounds and surrounds at Recreation and



Parks facilities using hand-held machines and tools.



Reporting damages and services issues to relevant

managers to ensure productivity and service standards are



maintained.



Cleaning of vehicles and tools used and ensuring correct

care and storage of tools and equipment.



Ensuring compliance relating to PPE, the Occupational

Health & Safety Act and relevant ISO procedures.



How to Apply



By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape