Process Operator

ELIGIBILITY

Internal & External

Candidates

CLOSING DATE

28.08.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

RP 23/26 Ext

SALARY

Basic Salary R 186 788 p.a.

DEPARTMENT

Recreation and Parks

DIRECTORATE

COMMUNITY SERVICES and

HEALTH

Process Operator

Requirements

• Basic Literacy
• At least 1-year previous experience related to the maintenance

and operation of filtration plants

• Physically fit
• Availability and willingness to work outside of scheduled

working hours. Scheduled working hours to be in accordance

with service demands and includes weekends and public

holidays, as required.

• Incumbents will also be required to work on a shift basis

Key Performance Areas

• Executes specific procedures/instructions related to Filtration

Plant operations are applied and complied with during the

treatment or purification process.

• Clearing and unblocking inlets, outlets, valves, filters and

connections, removing debris using hand held tools (shovel,

fork, etc) and pressurized water systems to remove/flush

blockages.

• Picking up litter and/or other items within the vicinity and/or

sweeping walkways and common areas

• Trimming and mowing the lawn/shrubs and/or removing

overgrown vegetation using hand tools and petrol driven

mowers and trimmers.

• Attending to the safekeeping of hand tools and/or apparatus

used in the process, applying laid down instructions and

guidelines to avoid theft or loss

How to Apply

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape

Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information

provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for

Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be

required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and

Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits,

throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent