BUS DRIVER TBF0076
Listing reference: nwu_000316
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 26 November 2021
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY MAHIKENG
FACULTY/ DIVISION: FACULTY OF NATURAL & AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
POSITION NUMBER: TBF0076
POSITION NAME: BUS DRIVER
VACANCY: 1
PEROMNES GRADE: P 17
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 3 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT.
To transport students from all 4 programs in the SoAS to and from the farm on a daily basis for their practical and research. The driver will also help in transporting research students to various experimental sites and also when deemed necessary transport students to other provinces where we take students for work integrated learning (WIL). The driver will be supervised directly from the School director’s office within the framework of the SOP and NWU policies.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: JOB DESCRIPTION
- Drives NWU transportation vehicle within a prescribe route(s) in accordance with the time schedules; picking up and discharging students at designated stops
- May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp positions and secures wheelchair in bus
- Transports students, Technicians and General workers on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed
- Maintains order and proper discipline of student passengers according to traffic policy Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
- Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily and reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary
- Service busses with fuel and oil and maintain regular road worthiness of the bus
- General bus maintenance and cleanliness
- Complete and maintain proper log sheets for mileage
- Maintain safety and first aid of passengers
- Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of Motor vehicle codes for operation of busses
- Knowledge of basic first aid practices
- Ability to undertake both written and oral instructions
- Ability to exercise good judgement and extreme caution while driving
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 is essential
- Valid Code C Drivers Licence with PrDP
EXPERIENCE
- 3 years or more experience as Bus Driver is essential
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr LE Motsei 018 3892749
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Zizipho Hlathi 018 389 2154
CLOSING DATE: 26 November 2021
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 01 January 2022
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
