Driver at Council for Geoscience (CGS)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations Management

• Render effective and efficient motor vehicle driver services.
• Transport scientific staff to undertake field duties in execution of the geoscience technical programme.
• Assist scientific staff in collection and curation of geoscience data.
• Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport CGS staff, stakeholders and to deliver other goods and other.
• Ensure timeous delivery and collection of staff to and from designated areas.
• Ensure timeous execution of the daily transportation schedule as agreed.
• Manage changes and unforeseen obstacles that impact daily transportation schedules and consult with the Manager or Supervisor when necessary.
• Ensure that any subsequent changes are communicated to stakeholders timeously.
• Adhere to all traffic rules and regulations as well as safety requirements.
• Complete all the required and prescribed records and logbooks with regards to the motor vehicle and items or goods handled in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the motor vehicles used to provide services are kept in a roadworthy condition, maintained and serviced.
• Perform pre and post trip inspections on motor vehicles for any damage.
• Assist with the delivery and collection of motor vehicles to and from various maintenance agents and third parties.
• Liaise with the relevant end user when transportation of passengers and other items or goods are needed.
• Collect, deliver and distribute company mail, documents and parcels timeously to the correct recipients.
• Maintain documentation and up-to-date records of mail delivery, collection and distribution.
• Safeguard allocated motor vehicles, mail, documents and parcels against theft, misuse and loss.
• Assist with the recovery of broken-down vehicles when requested.
• Assist with CGS operational needs outside normal working hours when requested.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

• Customer Orientation.
• Communication skills (Oral and Written).
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Problem-solving.
• Report writing skills.
• Sense of urgency.
• Work under pressure.
• Computer literate.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION 

• Grade 10; and 
• Valid driver's license (Code 10/C1 with PDP).

The candidates with one of the following licence or certificates will have an added advantage:

• EC licence or code 14 with PDP (Professional Driving Permit).
• TLB operating certificate.
• Fork Lift Certificate. 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 06 months related experience as a Driver.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret maps/directions.
• Ability to operate a GPS.
• Understanding of the responsibilities/liabilities of driving/transporting passengers.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.