Bus Driver at University of the Witwatersrand

Purpose: 

• Responsible for driving a passenger carrying vehicle, i.e. light passenger vehicles to ensure safety to themselves, their passengers and the public.

Brief Description        
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. Carrying out the safety walk round check, i.e. pre-trip and post-trip inspections 
• 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 - and ensure it is submitted on completion of trip/route 
• 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