Driver P003152
Listing reference: nwu_001565
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 24 March 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Potchefstroom
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
POSITION NUMBER: P003152
VACANCY: DRIVER
PEROMNES: P15
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 2 YEARS FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of the position is to have a driver dedicated to transporting Pharmacy students on clinical training rotations to and from hospitals and clinics.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Transportation of students to and from clinical facilities:
- Be a responsible, law-abiding, punctual driver.
- Ensuring correct passenger head count in accordance with passenger lists.
- Adapt recommended routes as needed.
- Take charge of boarding area if multiple vehicles are used.
- Willing to wait in assigned, safe waiting area whilst students are on rotation.
- Willing to accommodate short-notice trips.
- Taking responsibility for the condition of the vehicle, ensuring that vehicle is mechanically sound.
- Managing passenger behaviour.
- Enforcing litter-bin rule, ensuring a neat interior.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director.
Administrative tasks:
- Keeping vehicle logbook up to date.
- Reporting any mechanical or maintenance concerns.
- Monitor passenger list completion.
- Develop bus rules in collaboration with LIWC staff.
- Ensure that all passengers have their seatbelts fastened at all times, whilst traveling and maintain bus rules.
- Ensure that his/her PDP and Code 10 driver’s license is always valid.
Ad hoc task:
- Any additional tasks assigned by vehicle park personnel, LIWC staff or School Director.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 10.
- A valid drivers’ license (Code 10/C1).
- A valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
- A minimum of two (2) years’ transporting experience.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of automobile equipment
- Knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures
- Standard operating procedures
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Health and safety procedures.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
- Communicate effectively with students and staff.
- Attention to detail.
- Accountability
- Respect.
REMUNERATION
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGADING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Sandra Van Dyk, 018 299 2267
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Mpho Langa, 018 299 2107
CLOSING DATE: 24 March 2023
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications may only 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 the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.