Driver Port Mobile Equipment
Job Location:
Saldanha - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
22 August 2026 (22 days ago)
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Driver: Port Mobile Equipment
| Operating Division: | TPT Saldanha MPT |
| Employee Group: | Non Permanent |
| Department: | TPT Operations Shift D WC |
| Location: | Saldanha |
| Reporting To: | Operations Shift Manager |
| Grade: | HRLYJ1 |
| Reference: | req5488 |
The closing date is on 27/08/2026. 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 loadtransport and unload all cargo within MPT Saldanha through the operation ofthe correct plant and Equipment in compliance with the applicable standard operating procedure in order to optimize the movement of cargo and reduce damagesthereby increasing terminal profits
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
Perform end of shift task
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
Perform end of shift task
Qualifications and Experience
Matric/ NQF 4Code 14 (EC Licence)Certificate of competence for each machine operated.2 years relevant driving experience in Port Operations/Maritime Services/Warehouse TallyORBasical Numeracy and literacymin 3 years relevant experience
Competencies
Knowledge of operational areas and proceduresKnowledge and understanding of terminal mobile machinesCompetent in operating certain terminal machinesReporting of defects and incident including daily machine check listSafety Knowledge (Machine Loading capacity) and Safe Operating proceduresHandling 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.
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Required Experience:
IC