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Driver: Port Mobile Equipment
Operating Division: TPT Richards Bay MPT
Employee Group: Non Permanent
Department: TPT , RCB , FLEET
Location: Richards Bay
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Grade: HRLYJ1
Reference: req4649
The closing date is on 03/04/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.
Position Purpose
To load, transport and unload all cargo within Transnet Port Terminals through the operation of the correct plant and equipment in compliance with the applicable standard operating procedure in order to optimise the movement of cargo and reduce damages thereby increasing terminal profits.
Consideration will be given to applicants within the King Cetshwayo District.
Position Outputs
Perform daily task on allocated machine prior to commencement of work in order to ensure operational integrity of equipment
Complete daily task sheets, record equipment defects and advise supervisor of defects.
Replenish fuel and fluid levels of equipment
Operate allocated equipment in accordance with applicable standard operating procedure and monitor equipment performance during performance of the job.
Operate Articulated vehicles, tractor/trailer, forklifts trucks, payloader and tip trucks
Report accidents or incidents which occur during performance of duty.
Ensure correct equipment / attachments are utilised during the performance of duties and change equipment as required to handle changing commodities
Condition of equipment. (Reported defects not repaired)
Travelling long distances.
Poor lighting in some areas during night shift.
Working within confined spaces.
Handling of abnormal and unusual loads.
Handling dangerous cargo (Copper/ Manganese)
Qualifications and Experience
Matric/ NQF 4,
Code 14 (EC Licence),
Certificate of competence for each machine operated (Dumper, Front End Loader or Payloader),
2 years relevant driving experience in Port Operations/Maritime Services/Warehouse Tally.
Competencies
Knowledge of operational areas and procedures,
Knowledge and understanding of terminal mobile machines,
Competent in operating certain terminal machines,
Reporting of defects and incident, including daily machine check list,
Safety Knowledge (Machine Loading capacity) and Safe Operating procedures, Handling or loading of different materials or cargo
Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.