Bus Driver

 Job Description:

Employer: WITS University

Location: Johannesburg

Purpose: Responsible for driving a passenger carrying vehicle, i.e. heavy to light passenger vehicles to ensure safety to themselves, their passengers

and the public.

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.

• 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

• To drive to the set timetable, not running early or late, when it is safe to do so

• 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

• 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