Driver: Port Mobile Equipment (FTH)

The closing date is on 02/04/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

• 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

To load, transport and unload all cargo within MPT Richards Bay through the operation of the correct plant and equipment in compliance with the applicable standard operating procedure in order to optimise the movement of cargo and reduce damages thereby increasing terminal profits.

Consideration will be given to applicants within the King Cetshwayo District.

• 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.

• 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.

• Knowledge of operational areas and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of terminal mobile machines
• Competent in operating certain terminal machines
• Reporting of defects and incidents, including daily machine check list
• Safety Knowledge (Machine Loading capacity) and Safe Operating procedures
• Handling or loading of different materials or cargo

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.