The Lapalala Wilderness Nature Reserve, being an equal opportunity employer, is seeking to employ a qualified and experienced Plant operator.The successful incumbent will be responsible for the following operational aspects.·        Driving and operating the various plant equipment safely and efficiently (Front end loader, grader, tipper truck, roller, water truck, tractors and trailers)·        Perform daily inspections and maintenance of the machines and reporting of identified faults timeously.·        Ensuring the safety of personnel, equipment and objects while operating plant machines.·        Keeping the plant machines clean and in good operating condition·        Assist in general reserve management and operational work not limited to water provision, road maintenance including operation of tractors, waste management and general workshop assistant duties when need arises.·        Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor or line manager.Qualifications, experience, and requirements.·        Grade 8 – 12.·        At least 1 – 3 years’ experience on all relevant plant machinery.·        Basic knowledge of plant machinery operations.·        Good interpersonal and communication skills.·        Moderate reading and writing skills.·        Must be able to work independently and in a team.·        Must be able to work in unfavorable working conditions, including in both hot and cold as well as during rainy conditions.·        Ability to follow instructions.·        Must be able to complete physical work.·        Must have physical strength and stamina, good eyesight to complete difficult tasks.Additional information.·        Interested parties are expected to provide a detailed Curriculum Vitae along with contactable references as well as copies of relevant qualifications.·        This position is ideally suitable for a single person, but not limited to.·        Suitable unfurnished accommodation will be provided.·        Lights, water, and Wi-Fi communication are included.·        A salary will be negotiated based on qualifications and experience.·        Uniforms and PPE are provided.·        Transport on the reserve is provided.·        A six- month probation period will be included in the contract.·        The successful incumbent will be required to undergo criminal background checks.·        A shortlist of successful applicants will be notified 14 days after the closing date for applications. If no notice is received, the     application was unsuccessful.·        The successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination to confirm medical fitness for this position.·        This appointment seeks to address EE plan targets.The post Plant Operator appeared first on freerecruit.co.za.