Driver II (P12) (Operations: Logistics)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Perform the duties as fleet driver to transport staff, students, and visitors according to the bookings received during working hours, after hours, weekends and UJ / public holidays.
- Perform the duties as PWD driver to transport disabled staff, students, and visitors according to the bookings received during the week, after hours, weekends and UJ / public holidays.
- Driving to Metro, AARTO, DFC and local post offices to collect or deliver traffic fines and fuel reports.
- Perform the duties as a special driver to transport MEC members on request or any MEC quests and visitors according to the bookings received during working hours, after hours, weekends and UJ / public holidays.
- Adhere to all Departmental SOP’s and UJ Policies, Rules and Procedures.
- Ensuring that the office process is followed by completing all the necessary forms for every vehicle booking, namely; Annexure A, B, C, D
- Ensure that proper pre-inspections and post-inspections are done before and after each trip, by following a proper K53 inspection on the vehicle.
- Reporting any vehicle defects, damages, fault, or accidents including traffic fines received to Line Manager.
Minimum requirements
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Eight (8) years working experience being a Fleet Driver or Chauffeur Driver and driving passengers around in sedans, mini-buses and midi-buses, related to a Vehicle Fleet environment
- At least five (5) years working experience in driving for a higher education institution.
- A valid driver’s license (Code 10) – with a valid PDP
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Ability to priorities workload and to work under pressure without supervision
- Must be willing to work after hours and weekends.
- When required, it will be expected to assist with driving clients around after hours and over weekends and UJ or Public Holidays and to perform cross boarder trips and sleepovers.
- Excellent written, verbal, listening and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of good customer service.
- Knowledge of road safety and road traffic Act.
- Knowledge of various vehicle types, sizes, and handling.
- Knowledge of Vehicle Bookings, Logbooks, and vehicle Trip Inspections.
- Knowledge of vehicle mechanics and components.
- Knowledge of the greater Johannesburg area and other provinces.
- Ability to work under pressure towards a deadline.
- Knowledge of cross-border processes, rules, and regulations.
- Working with initiative and creativity.
- Working cooperatively in a teamwork environment.
- Being reliable, responsible, and punctual.
- Working experience in driving for a Higher Education institution or environment.
- Experience in a Vehicle Fleet environment.
- A valid passport as cross boarder trips do occur.
- It is an advantage to have knowledge in Transport and Vehicle Fleet operations, fines administration and external vehicle rental bookings in a similar Higher Education environment or Transport Fleet environment.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
