Driver: Port Mobile Equipment (FTH)





Operating Division:TPT Richards Bay MPT


Employee Group:Non Permanent


Department:TPT , RCB , FLEET


Location:Richards Bay


Reporting To:Operations Manager


Grade:HRLYJ1


Reference:req4705











The closing date is on . 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 MPT Richards Bay through the operation of thecorrect plant and Equipment in compliance with the applicable standard operating procedure inorder to optimise the movement of cargo and reduce damages thereby increasing terminalprofits.  Consideration will be given to applicants within the King Cetshwayo District.



Position Outputs
1. Perform daily task on allocated machine prior to commencement of work in order to ensure
operational integrity of equipment.2. Complete daily task sheets, record equipment defects and advise supervisor of defects.3. Replenish fuel and fluid levels of equipment.4. Operate allocated equipment in accordance with applicable standard operating procedure
and monitor equipment performance during performance of the job.5. Operate Articulated vehicles, tractor/trailer, forklifts trucks, payloader and tip trucks6. Report accidents or incidents which occur during performance of duty7. Ensure correct equipment / attachments are utilised during the performance of duties and
change equipment as required to handle changing commodities8. Perform end of shift task



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.