Unik Construction Engineering has grown from a small building contractor into a competitive large corporation with 20 years’ steadfast development, Established in 1996 in Botswana, the company has established branches in Lesotho, Zambia, Namibia and South Africa in 2007, 2009 and 2013 respectively. Unik Construction Engineering Namibia (Pty) Ltd, registered in 2013, located at 26 Rensburger Street, Lafrenz, Windhoek, specializes in larger scale projects ranging from road and bridge construction, water and sewer services, residential, commercial, industrial buildings and infrastructure development.
Key Performance Areas
Equipment Operation
- Operate the motor grader safely and efficiently in accordance with project requirements.
- Perform grading, levelling, shaping, and finishing of roads, haul roads, platforms, drains, and other construction surfaces.
- Maintain required slopes, elevations, and specifications as directed by supervisors and survey personnel.
- Assist with road maintenance and rehabilitation activities.
Inspections and Maintenance
- Complete pre-use checklists before operating the grader.
- Conduct daily inspections and ensure the equipment is in a safe working condition.
- Report defects detected during inspections and create work requests.
- Monitor machine performance and report abnormalities immediately.
- Keep the grader clean and ensure proper care of the equipment.
Safety and Compliance
- Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and site regulations.
- Ensure safe operation of equipment at all times.
- Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area.
Administration and Reporting
- Ensure accurate and timely completion and submission of daily equipment inspection sheets and logbooks.
- Report production progress, delays, incidents, and equipment defects to the Foreman.
- Complete duties as delegated by the relevant Foreman or Site Supervisor.
- Assist other construction teams when required to meet project objectives.
Minimum Requirements
- Namibian Citizen.
- Grade 10 or National Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC).
- Valid Code C1 or CE Driver’s Licence.
- Operator Competency Certificate for Motor Grader.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience operating a motor grader on road construction, earthworks, or civil engineering projects.
- Good understanding of grading techniques, road construction standards, and safety procedures.
- Ability to read and interpret site instructions and levels.
Applications::
Interested applicants should submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of relevant qualifications, and contactable references to:
Email: recruiting.na@unikconst.com
Subject line: Application – Grader Operators, Namibia
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Preference will be given to Namibian citizens or those with valid Namibian work permits
Unik Construction Engineering Namibia (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, Act 29 of 1998.
Closing Date: Friday, 06 July 2026
If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
