Excavator Operator
Job in
Cape Town, 7561, South Africa
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
On Line Personnel
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor & Trades
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Position:
Excavator Operator
Location:
Cape Town (Parow)
Salary: R50 per hour commensurate with qualification and experience
Seeking a disciplined Excavator Operator to join a fast-paced metal recovery and recycling facility in Parow. This role requires an operator who takes absolute pride in machine care, prioritizes site safety, and can efficiently handle high-volume material processing. You will work within a dynamic yard environment, moving, sorting, and loading bulk materials to keep production lines running smoothly.
Qualifications / Requirements:- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent technical qualification
- Valid Excavator Operator Competency Certificate (accredited license)
- Valid PrDP or Code B Driver’s License (highly advantageous)
- Up-to-date Medical Fitness Certificate to work in a heavy industrial yard
- 3 to 5 years of proven experience operating heavy excavators in a similar environment (Scrap metal, demolition, construction, or mining yards)
- Experience operating excavators with specialized attachments (e.g., hydraulic shears, grabs, or magnets) is a distinct advantage
- Meticulous Accuracy:
Exceptional hand-eye coordination for precision sorting and loading - Safety-First Mindset:
Absolute commitment to occupational health and safety (SHEQ) guidelines - Reliability and Dependability:
Clean attendance record with a strong, punctual work ethic - Communication:
Clear verbal communication to coordinate safely with ground spotters and truck drivers
- Material handling and sorting:
Efficiently feed production machinery, stockpile bulk metals, and load transport vehicles safely - Pre-shift inspections:
Conduct rigorous daily machine checks (oil levels, hydraulics, track tension, and grease points) before operation - Site safety compliance:
Maintain strict situational awareness in a busy yard with moving trucks, ground staff, and changing terrain - Equipment maintenance and care:
Keep the cabin clean, report mechanical defects immediately, and ensure the machine operates within safe limits. - Stockpile management:
Assist yard managers in keeping sorting zones clean, accessible, and organized
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