Bus Driver x3 - University of the Witwatersrand

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

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