Driver Level I at Aurum Group

The Aurum Institute is a NGO offering a great opportunity to suitably qualified and experienced staff to contribute towards our mission to improve the health of people and communities through innovation in TB and HIV integration. We are focused on research, support and implementing integrated approaches to managing TB and HIV. The following position/s has become available and you are welcome to apply should you meet the requirements of the position

Job Functions: Driver

Industries: Ngo / Non-Profit

Work Description

Provide safe secure and timely driving services for the day-to-day operations of the Company, including driving the mobile units to ensure access of HIV prevention and testing services to employees outside the workplace. This position is responsible for proper running and maintenance of the vehicle.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Maintenance of Company Vehicle
• Provide safe transport services for all business requirements
• Manage the maintenance of the company vehicles and units
• Assist with any other activities at the testing sites as per line management
• Assist with HIV and TB testing
• Drive vehicle for official travel and business, or as requested
• Implement punctuality and safe transport sound navigation skills
• Observe road and traffic laws and regulations
• Adhere to safe driving practices including local driving codes and internally agreed standards
• Ensure vehicle repairs are carried out properly by official manufacturers specifications
• Perform minor repairs
• Logbook maintenance
• Provide safe transport services for all business requirements
• Vehicle is clean, tidy and in excellent working condition at all times
• Vehicle is secured at all times
• Daily maintenance checks: fuel, oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc
• Conduct TB symptom screening on all clinic attendees utilising the Department of Health standardised form of TB screening
• Identify TB suspects and record them into the TB suspect registers

Requirements

Education

• High School diploma/Gr 12 (NQF Level 4)

Advantageous

• Safe Driving Course or Similar

Experience

• 3 years driving experience

Other Requirements

• Valid code A Driver’s license
• Valid Professional Drivers Permit (PDP)
• Understanding of specimen handling and transportation
• Fluency in local languages (Zulu, Setswana, English, SeSotho, Xhosa, Afrikaans)
• Practical experience with Road Legislation
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Willing to work overtime

NB: Non – South African citizens must have a valid work-permit

Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.