Senior Driver - University of Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Driving and transportation of animals, equipment’s etc relevant in a farm;
• Maintenance of vehicle/s and usage;
• Performing related administration tasks;
• Performing delivery of mail and ad-hoc duties,
• Assisting with general farm related tasks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10;
• At least 1 year proven experience in driving, transportation and service delivery in an institute, farm or organisation;
• Drivers licence code C.

REQUIRED COMPENTENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURALATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of the National Road specifications and regulations;
• Vehicle specifications and maintenance such as pressure, fuel etc;
• Good communication skills both written and verbal;
• Basic recording skills;
• Driving competencies;
• Literacy and numerical skills;
• Basic computer literacy;
• Basic literacy and numerical competency;
• Proficient appliance of farm implements skills;
• Good work ethics;
• Ability to work in a team and independently;
• Interpersonal relations;
• Responsible and reliable;
• Time management.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Grade 12;
• A valid Public Drivers Permit (PDP);
• At least 12 months proven experience in:
  • Relevant experience at a Tertiary or academic environment and/or Farms;
  • Transporting of animals.