Driving Instructor at eThekwini Municipality

Job description

Job Purpose:

To instruct and test staff on proper driving procedures in order to ensure drivers are competent to drive the vehicles and the correct operation of the compaction units.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Train new drivers and refresh existing drivers in the correct handling of Cleansing Solid Waste (CSW) vehicles.
• Refresh existing drivers in the correct handling of CSW vehicles, compaction units and trailers.
• Undertake administrative functions i.e. writing reports on each driver’s performance and maintaining an accurate, up to date filing system of such reports and the latest revisions of the Road Traffic Act.
• Ensure that all drivers have current Professional Driving Permits (PrDPs) and correct valid licenses.
• Report to the Fleet Manager any driver who is considered a risk to Council for whatever reason.
• Undertakes related assignments.

Essential Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12 plus relevant certificate accredited by SAQA.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC).
• Valid Professional Drivers Permit.
• Valid Driving Instructors Permit.
• 2 Years relevant experience in driving all vehicles in Cleansing and Solid Waste (CSW) fleet.
• Ability to read and write in English.

Preferred Requirements:

• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, i.e. Diploma or Degree.
• 3 Years relevant training experience.