University of the Witwatersrand Driving Jobs in Johannesburg
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Key responsibilities include the following:
- To drive a bus or vehicle in according to National Road Traffic Act
- To check the condition of the vehicle prior to commencing service by ensuring but not limited to the following. Carrying out the safety walk round check, i.e. pre-trip and post-trip inspections
- To complete trip log; i.e. open and close kilometers per trip or route
- To drive the allocated vehicles in a safe, legal and professional way
- To drive to the set timetable, not running early or late, when it is safe to do so
- To ensure that rules of the road are observed within bus depots and bus stations – public roads and abnormal conditions
- Required to wear prescribed uniforms at all times whilst on duty
- Communicate effective in a professional manner with customers
- To provide a professional, courteous and friendly service to all stakeholders
- Ensuring that the vehicle is clean and tidy prior to commence route or trip
- Report vehicles or buses that are not roadworthy
- Report any defect in the vehicle or equipment is reported as soon as possible to the Operations Controller - and ensure it is submitted on completion of trip/route
- Timeous reporting of expiring vehicle license and COF
- Carry out lawful and reasonable duties required by OHS, SHEQ
- To ensure a full understanding of emergency and evacuation plans and procedures
- Understand University Health & Safety Policy, and Emergency Fire Procedures
- Ensure safety hazards and risks are identified and reported to the operations manager immediately
- Attend safety and compliance meetings
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Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Minimum 3 years active passenger driving experience on buses
- Valid Driver’s License Code EC1 (0,4) or EC
- Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)
Technical Competencies
- Advance Driving Skills
- Basic writing and numeracy skills
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
Compliance/Statutory Requirements (Knowledge, Understanding and or Training)
- OHS Act
- AARTO Act
- National Road Traffic Act