SDTM1367-7-2026 CHAINSAW OPERATOR

DEPARTMENT: REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND COORDINATION

Division: Regional Operations: Region 7

Section: Community Services

Location: Bronkhorstspruit

Reference number

SDTM1367-7-2026

Position

CHAINSAW OPERATOR

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T2

Scale

R172 656,00 – R207 864,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R251 693,00 – R296 506,00 per annum

Job purpose

To prune and fell trees and other vegetation on road reserves and in public open spaces during normal office hours and after hours to ensure the environmental well-being of Tshwane and the region

Appointment 

requirements

Ability to perform duties

Basic literacy

Chainsaw operator certificate

Relevant working experience

Physical fitness and health

Willingness and ability to work shifts

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Ability to do physical work related to operational and maintenance activities for continuous periods in an outdoor environment; ability to work under pressure; ability to work in a group; good communication skills; excellent eyesight; good technical skills; high hand-eye coordination; no fear of heights; physical health, fitness and strength to work with heavy machinery for long periods of time on a daily basis; willingness to work during all weather conditions

Primary functions

Conduct reactive and proactive pruning and felling of trees and other vegetation on road reserves and in public open spaces using mechanical and non-mechanical equipment and implements, including an aerial platform and truck-mounted crane

Load branches and debris at all sites where pruning or felling of trees and other vegetation has been done or due to storms

Conduct maintenance on mechanical and non-mechanical equipment used in the execution of duties as well as on the allocated vehicle

Use and operate an aerial platform and execute associated tasks as and when required during the pruning and felling of trees and other vegetation

Assist with the operation of a truck-mounted crane and other associated tasks as and when required

Deliver an emergency service after hours pertaining to the pruning and felling of trees and other vegetation

Adhere to all health and safety regulations and other required policies and procedures

Assist with and perform all prescribed safety tasks and duties at road works

SAP

S70031098*

New/natural attrition

WPC

Enquiries

J Louw (012 358 4330) or G Marule (012 358 6875)