The Midvaal Local Municipality has officially issued a re-advertisement for a permanent Truck Driver position within its municipal Water Section. This critical public infrastructure role is based at the municipality’s primary operational hub in Meyerton, Gauteng.
This vacancy is an exceptional opportunity for skilled heavy vehicle operators looking to enter the local government sector. The role offers a highly competitive salary scale alongside comprehensive municipal benefits. Persons with disabilities and candidates who promote employment equity representativeness are highly encouraged to apply.
Vacancy Portfolio Overview
📅 Strict Application Cutoff: Applications must be fully submitted before 18 June 2026 at 12:00 PM. Late entries or emailed CVs will be automatically disqualified by the HR portal.
| Administrative Field | Official Municipal Recruitment Details |
| Hiring Institution | Midvaal Local Municipality |
| Department | Infrastructure Services: Water Section |
| Position Title | Truck Driver (Water Tanker Specialist) |
| Official Reference Code | MN 4036/26 |
| Employment Type | Permanent |
| Basic Salary Scale | R210,060.00 – R236,256.00 per annum (Level 10) |
| Total Value Package | R356,532.96 per annum (inclusive of all municipal benefits) |
| Closing Date & Time | 18 June 2026 at 12:00 SHARP |
Mandatory Entry & Minimum Requirements
To pass the automated compliance screening and clear the human resources vetting block, applicants must hold and prove the following credentials:
- Schooling Foundation: Minimum of a Grade 10 qualification (Grade 12/Matric will be treated as an added advantage).
- Driver’s Licensing: Valid Code EC (14) Driver’s License paired with an active, unexpired Public Driving Permit (PrDP).
- Work Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable heavy truck driving experience.
- Technical Skill Proviso: Must possess the documented physical competence to operate and safely maneuver a heavy water tanker loaded to maximum volume capacity.
- Vocation Competencies: Strong attention to detail, proactive problem-solving capacity, hard-working self-discipline, and clean verbal communication skills.
Key Core Responsibilities
The appointed driver will execute daily tasks to ensure efficient water supply delivery and site productivity:
- Driving heavy municipal trucks, including the loading, hauling, and precise off-loading of materials and water across specified municipal coordinates.
- Planning daily transport routes efficiently based on direct instructions and official works orders issued by the Section Foreman or Supervisor.
- Executing basic vehicle administrative tasks, including logging trips, fuel tracking, and pre-trip inspection safety checklists.
- Managing assigned municipal vehicle equipment, ensuring proper maintenance, cleanliness, and timely reporting of mechanical faults.
- Assisting with general operational tasks within the wider water sub-section when driving demands are clear, ensuring continuous service delivery.
How to Apply: Official Midvaal Local Municipality Portal
⚠️ POPIA & Screening Compliance: In complete alignment with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), all shortlisted candidates will undergo extensive background checks, including criminal record verification, security vetting, and qualification checks. If you hold a foreign school certificate, you must upload an evaluation letter from SAQA.
Follow this sequential layout to register your profile directly on the official municipal server:
1.Audit and Format your CV File:Step 1.
Ensure your CV is completely clear, highly legible, and lists your correct contact info alongside your heavy vehicle experience. Incomplete or blurred document scans will be disqualified immediately.
2.Access the Midvaal E-Recruitment Domain:Step 2.
Open your browser and navigate directly to the official careers hub at www.midvaal.gov.za. Do not apply through third-party aggregator links. Locate reference number MN 4036/26.
3.Submit Before the Midday Cutoff:Step 3.
Upload your comprehensive CV, copies of your Grade 10/12 report, and your EC license + PrDP. Submit before 12:00 on 18 June 2026. If you receive no response within 3 months, consider your application unsuccessful.
Official Human Resources Enquiry Lines
If you face technical errors while uploading your files to the e-recruitment engine, contact the Midvaal Human Capital desk directly via these municipal landline extensions:
- ☎️ Tel: (016) 360-7435 / 7432 / 7557 / 7569
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