THE AURUM INSTITUTE IS HIRING A DRIVER

Work Description

Provide safe, secure, and timely driving services for the day-to-day operations of the Company, including driving samples to their specified destination for the study.  This position is responsible for the proper running and maintenance of the vehicle.

 

 

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Maintenance of Company Vehicle
• Provide safe transport services for all business requirements
• Manage the maintenance of the company vehicles and units
• Drive vehicle for official travel and business, or as requested
• Implement punctuality, safe transport and sound navigation skills
• Observe road and traffic laws and regulations

 

 

 

• Adhere to safe driving practices, including local driving codes and internally agreed standards
• Ensure vehicle repairs are carried out properly by the official manufacturer’s specifications
• Perform minor repairs
• Logbook maintenance
• Log official trips, daily mileage, petrol consumption, oil changes etc

 

 

Requirements

Education

• High School diploma/Gr 12 (NQF Level 4)

Advantageous

• Safe Driving Course or Similar

Experience

• 3 years driving experience

 

 

Requirements

• Valid code: A Driver’s license
• Valid Professional Drivers Permit (PDP)
• Understanding of specimen handling and transportation
• Fluency in local languages (Zulu, Setswana, English, SeSotho, Xhosa, Afrikaans)
• Practical experience with Road Legislation
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Willing to work overtime

 

 

Skills required

• Problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Good communication skills.
• Working well in a team and independently
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Safe driving skills.

 

 

These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to the achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

 

 

Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.

 

 

 

Closing Date: 6 December 2024

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