Driver M001108 (Re-Advertisement)
Listing reference: nwu_001756
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 14 July 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Others: Transport and Logistics
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
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.
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: MC SCHOOL OF NURSING
VACANCY: DRIVER
POSITION NUMBER: M001108
PEROMNES: P15
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 2-YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT
NOTE: THOSE WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT TO RE-APPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION.
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To transport the nursing students to the clinical platforms to facilitate clinical teaching and learning.
JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Transporting students to Clinical Facilities
- Act as a driver to transport students to clinical facilities.
- Monitoring of student attendance.
- Work flexible hours (40 hours) and with additional drivers in student management.
- On call for last minute trips (standby).
- Obey Traffic Laws.
- NO driver will report to work or drive while under the influence of alcohol.
- Ensure that the bus is in good operating condition by testing the brakes, tires, lights and other components.
- Complete the pre-trip inspection on a daily basis and submit it to the Transport Manager.
- Transport only authorised students.
- Ensure that all passengers have their seatbelts fastened before moving the bus, and maintain rules of conduct, and respond to emergencies.
- Be at the bus 15 minutes before departure from School, or before a field trip.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director.
Administrative duties
- Monitoring of weekly and monthly road trips.
- Update transport routes as needed.
- Compiling reports of kilometres travelled per day, per week and per month.
- Complete attendance registers of students for road trips.
- Check and keep record on vehicle logbook; and record of hours worked per week.
- Report any damage to the vehicles and keep records.
- Check expiry date for vehicle disk and renewal.
- Plan and take vehicles for yearly services as per motor plan.
- Ensure that PDP and Coder 10 driver’s license is valid at all times.
Ad hoc tasks
- Perform School related errands.
- Support with general administrative duties as delegated by the Line Manager regarding SONS.
- Facilitate cleanliness of the vehicles.
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF level 4).
- A valid driver’s license (Code 10).
- A valid PDP.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ driving experience.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Public driving experience.
- Effective and skilful management of transport.
- Effective and efficient handling of transport booking enquiries.
- Computer skills.
- Report writing skills.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good human interpersonal skills.
- Communication skills.
- Good conduct.
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: Mrs Rorisang Machailo, Tel No: 018 389-2579
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Sello Kgori, Tel No: 018 389-2159
CLOSING DATE: 14 July 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.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
