⚖️ WEIGHBRIDGE OPERATOR – ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is inviting suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Weighbridge Operator in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
This is a full-time, onsite opportunity for an individual who is customer-focused, computer literate and able to work accurately when handling weighbridge and customer-related transactions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the correct disposal charges are raised, customer accounts are settled and general workers operating at the weighbridges are properly controlled.
📌 JOB DETAILS
- Employer: eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
- Position: Weighbridge Operator
- Job Identification: 1487
- Job Reference: 35003994
- Job Category: Service Worker / Semi-Skilled
- Location: Mariannhill Park, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Work Arrangement: On-site
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Degree Level: Grade 12
- Minimum Salary: R201 404.58 per annum
- Maximum Salary: R261 440.79 per annum
- 13th Cheque: Yes
- Housing Subsidy: Yes
- Medical Aid: Yes
- Pension Fund: Yes
- Leave: Yes
- Local Allowance: No
- Skill Allowance: No
- Other Allowances: N/A
- Closing Date: 11 September 2026 at 23:00
🎯 JOB PURPOSE
The Weighbridge Operator will support the effective operation of the weighbridge by processing customer transactions, ensuring correct disposal charges are applied and maintaining a professional customer service environment.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for controlling general workers operating on the weighbridges and ensuring that assigned duties are carried out appropriately.
⚖️ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Raising the correct disposal charge for customers.
- Ensuring that customer accounts are properly settled.
- Controlling and coordinating general workers operating on the weighbridges.
- Maintaining a professional and customer-friendly attitude at all times.
- Assisting customers with relevant weighbridge-related processes.
- Ensuring that transactions and assigned duties are handled accurately.
- Undertaking other related assignments as required.
- Following applicable municipal procedures and workplace requirements.
- Supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the weighbridge facility.
🎓 ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 or an equivalent qualification.
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
- Computer literacy.
- Good communication and customer-service skills.
- Ability to work accurately and responsibly.
- Ability to interact professionally with members of the public.
- Ability to follow procedures and instructions.
⭐ PREFERRED REQUIREMENT
- 2 years of relevant experience will be an advantage.
💻 SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate should be organised, reliable and comfortable working with customers and computer-based systems.
Good communication skills are important because the role involves interacting directly with customers and coordinating general workers.
Applicants should also demonstrate accuracy, professionalism, accountability and the ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
🏙️ ABOUT ETHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY
The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is a metropolitan municipality established in 2000. It includes the city of Durban and surrounding towns and forms part of the KwaZulu-Natal province.
Working for the municipality provides candidates with an opportunity to contribute to public services while developing their skills and experience within a municipal environment.
📢 APPLY NOW!
If you have Grade 12, computer literacy and at least 1 year of relevant experience, this could be an excellent opportunity to join the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality.
📍 Mariannhill Park, Durban, KZN
⚖️ Weighbridge Operator
💼 Full Time | On-site
💰 R201 404.58 – R261 440.79 per annum
🎁 13th Cheque + Housing Subsidy + Medical Aid + Pension Fund + Leave
📅 Closing Date: 11 September 2026
👉 Submit your application before the closing date and take the next step in your career!