Driver at South African National Blood Service (SANBS)

Introduction

• An opportunity has become available for a Driver. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the timeous, effective and cost-efficient transportation of goods and passengers

Job description

Key Performance Areas

KPA1: Pre-Trip Procedures.

• Check the vehicles according to Vehicle Inspection Checklist and procedures and hand over to Dispatch Controller– Actual Form Number. 
• Report irregularities to Dispatch Controller/ (In Northern, Vaal, FS/NC, EC and Mpumalanga Zones  report irregularities to the Head of Inventory or Inventory shift Supervisor) before vehicle leaves premises.
• Receive Trip Instruction Sheets Form and sign upon receipt.
• Ensure that name tags are collected and worn at all times.
• Collect products to be transported when appropriate with the Delivery Sheet and ensure that Blood 
• Products are handled with care and secured in the loading haul.
• Leave copy of delivery with Dispatch Controller (Head of Inventory/ Inventory shift supervisor in Northern, Vaal, FS/NC, EC and Mpumalanga Zones)
• Complete the Trip Sheet and specifically add odometer readings and complete the log book.
• Ensure fuel level is adequate for the trip, if fuel not adequate obtain fuel card for filling of vehicle.
• When refuelling the driver should check that the odometer reading on the fuel slip is correct.

KPA 2: Transportation of Goods.

• Complete the Trip Sheet.
• Adhere to delivery time lines and instructions on the trip sheet and report deviations on trip sheet and contact Dispatch Controller and take suggested actions.
• Driving needs to be undertaken according to the SANBS Rules and Regulations and also in accordance with the National Road Traffic Act.
• Collection and delivery of goods to and from the different destinations and ensure that the recipient acknowledges receipt by signing the trip sheet and delivery note.
• Driver to deal with recipient in a professional and friendly manner.
• Promote the image of SANBS at all times.
• Completion of trip sheet and hand goods and trip sheet to Dispatch Controller. 
• Collect Vehicle Inspection Checklist from Dispatch Controller and undertake closing Vehicle Inspection with Dispatch Controller.
• Hand over goods to recipient with delivery note.
• Hand over the Trip Sheet and keys to the Dispatch Controller.
• No unauthorised goods or deviations from routes are allowed without the consent of the SANBS Dispatch Controller.
• Complete Log Book after each trip.

KPA 3: Transportation of passengers (Does not apply to Technical Drivers in the Zones)

• Confirm information for passengers to be collected and delivered from Dispatch Controller and collect a copy of the request for Transport form and confirm information contained therein.
• Prior to collecting International passengers from International Terminal driver needs to collect petty cash for parking fees from Dispatch Controller.
• Drive to destination.
• Driver to display SANBS Welcome Board with all airport passenger collections.
• Welcome passengers in a friendly and professional manner to the awaiting SANBS vehicle.
• Promote the image of SANBS at all times.
• Arrive at destination and enquire about whether passenger is familiar with venue to be visited, if not escort the passengers to reception.
• Request the Completed Customer Service Assessment Form.
• No unauthorised passengers must be transported in company vehicles.
• Complete Log Book after the scheduled trip and route

​​​​​​​KPA: 4: Administrative and Support Duties.

• Perform ad hoc duties as and when required.
• Answer the incoming calls to the transport department in a professional manner and take and relay messages to Dispatch Controller.
• Cleaning of vehicles.
• Report accidents/ incidents within the hour to the Dispatch Controller and the Police and obtain a case number.
• The duties below only apply to the Technical drivers in the Zones.
• Perform any preparation duties for clinics in the absence of general assistant (This duty is only  for Technical Drivers in the Zones).
• Unpack hamper from blood banks in the absence of the General Assistant (This duty is only for Technical Drivers in the Zones).

Competencies

Cognitive

• Judgement and decision making

Personal

• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Personal Development
• Professional image and visibility
• Self-Management

Interpersonal

• Customer Service Orientation
• Teamwork
• Communication

Prof. technical

• Driving Skills Adherence to the Road Traffic act with transportation of Dangerous goods

Minimum requirements

Education:

• Grade 9.
• Code C1 driver’s license and PDP.

Ideal

• Grade 12.
• Advanced Driver Course

Experience and knowledge requirements.

• Minimum 3 years driving experience
• Fluent in English

Apply by: 19 January 2026