Operational Supervisor Driver/Senior Operational Supervisor Driver
Company
City of Cape Town
Location
Cape Town
Posted
1 day ago
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Job Description
ELIGIBILITY
Suitably qualified candidates
CLOSING DATE
• 04.2026
REFERENCE NUMBER
AD 07/26 Ext
SALARY
• *Basic Salary:** R316541.00 p.a.
DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE
Operational Supervisor Driver/Senior Operational
Supervisor Driver
Requirements
• Grade 9 for the Operational Supervisor Driver
• Grade 10, or equivalent technical qualification and matric will be an advantageous for Senior Operational Supervisor
Driver
• Valid Code C, EC or EC1 Driver’s Licence
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP / PDP)
• Computer literacy (MS Word / Excel)
• SAP exposure where relevant
• Operational Supervisor Driver: 1–2 years relevant experience,
including exposure to supervising operational work teams and relevant heavy vehicle driving experience in an operational environment (where relevant)
• Senior Operational Supervisor Driver: 3–5 years relevant experience, including experience as an Operational
Supervisor Driver and proven experience supervising teams on complex or high-risk operational sites
Key Performance Areas
• Supervise, coordinate, and lead operational teams performing service delivery activities at facilities and worksites
• Plan, allocate, prioritise, and reorganise daily work programmes to ensure productivity and service delivery outputs
• Operate heavy and specialised vehicles and perform vehicle-
related tasks during maintenance and operational activities
• Monitor, control, and report on maintenance and service delivery activities, including roads, stormwater, sewer reticulation, waste collection, and related infrastructure
• Control and manage the use of materials, tools, equipment,
vehicles, and personnel for operational activities
• Transport staff, materials, and equipment to and from worksites and facilities
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, road traffic legislation, and statutory requirements, including public safety
• Perform and support operational activities before, during,
and after maintenance, reconnection, restriction, and
Suitably qualified candidates
CLOSING DATE
• 04.2026
REFERENCE NUMBER
AD 07/26 Ext
SALARY
• *Basic Salary:** R316541.00 p.a.
DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORATE
Operational Supervisor Driver/Senior Operational
Supervisor Driver
Requirements
• Grade 9 for the Operational Supervisor Driver
• Grade 10, or equivalent technical qualification and matric will be an advantageous for Senior Operational Supervisor
Driver
• Valid Code C, EC or EC1 Driver’s Licence
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP / PDP)
• Computer literacy (MS Word / Excel)
• SAP exposure where relevant
• Operational Supervisor Driver: 1–2 years relevant experience,
including exposure to supervising operational work teams and relevant heavy vehicle driving experience in an operational environment (where relevant)
• Senior Operational Supervisor Driver: 3–5 years relevant experience, including experience as an Operational
Supervisor Driver and proven experience supervising teams on complex or high-risk operational sites
Key Performance Areas
• Supervise, coordinate, and lead operational teams performing service delivery activities at facilities and worksites
• Plan, allocate, prioritise, and reorganise daily work programmes to ensure productivity and service delivery outputs
• Operate heavy and specialised vehicles and perform vehicle-
related tasks during maintenance and operational activities
• Monitor, control, and report on maintenance and service delivery activities, including roads, stormwater, sewer reticulation, waste collection, and related infrastructure
• Control and manage the use of materials, tools, equipment,
vehicles, and personnel for operational activities
• Transport staff, materials, and equipment to and from worksites and facilities
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety, road traffic legislation, and statutory requirements, including public safety
• Perform and support operational activities before, during,
and after maintenance, reconnection, restriction, and
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Driver Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for code 10 and 14 drivers in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for drivers in South Africa is R27.58 per hour from 1 March 2026. Overtime after 45 hours per week must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate, equating to R41.37 per hour.
What Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) requirements apply to taxi and truck drivers in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, all drivers of vehicles over 3 500 kg or carrying passengers for reward must hold a valid PrDP issued by the Department of Transport. The permit costs R260 and must be renewed every five years with a medical fitness certificate dated no older than 24 months.
How many hours per week can drivers legally work in South Africa and what leave is mandatory in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, drivers may not exceed 45 ordinary hours per week under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Employees receive 21 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service and 6 weeks of sick leave over a 36-month cycle.
Which documents are required to apply for a driver position through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a valid South African ID, code-specific driving licence, PrDP, and recent tax clearance certificate when registering on the ESSA system. All documents must be uploaded as certified copies not older than three months.
