SDTM1325-4-2026 CHAINSAW OPERATOR

DEPARTMENT: REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND COORDINATION

Division: Regional Operations: Region 4

Section: Community Services

Location: Centurion Depot

Reference number

SDTM1325-4-2026

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

R180 864,00 – R217 740,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R262 140,00 – R309 076,00 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

Chain saw operator certificate

Relevant working experience in operating a chainsaw will be an added advantage

Physical fitness and good health with the ability to carry equipment and machines

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

Willingness and ability to work shifts

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Have a strong physique; ability to work in a natural environment without any allergies; 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; good technical skills; high hand-eye coordination; willingness to accept responsibility flexibility and adaptability; being self-motivated; being hard-working; punctuality; responsibility; accountability; reliability; basic understanding of tree-cutting practices; no fear of heights; excellent eyesight

Primary functions

Perform the reactive pruning and felling of trees and other vegetation on road reserves and in public open spaces using mechanical and non-mechanical equipment and tools, including aerial platforms and truck-mounted cranes

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

Maintain mechanical and non-mechanical equipment used in the execution of duties, as well as the allocated vehicle

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

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

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 measures, tasks and duties at road works

SAP

S70027230*

New/natural attrition

WPC

Enquiries

D Chetty (012 358 6415), T Modikoa (012 358 8961) or T Mawela (012 358 3249)