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Accessible Transport Driver

Department of Student Services and Development (DSSD)

• The Department of the Department of Student Services and Development invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.
• The Department of Student Services and Development is committed to provide safe, accessible, reliable and dignified transport services that enable students with disabilities to participate fully in academic, residential, social, leadership and co-curricular activities, thereby supporting the University’s commitment to equity, inclusion and student success.

Main Objective:

• To provide safe, accessible, reliable and dignified transport services that enable students with disabilities to participate fully in academic, residential, social, leadership and co-curricular activities, thereby supporting the University's commitment to equity, inclusion and student success.

The Requirements

• Grade 12
• A valid Code 08 (preferably a Code 10) driver’s license)
• A Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is a requirement
• Minimum of 6 months’ driving experience in passenger transport. It could be an advantage for the incumbent to have one year of experience as a driver transporting passengers.
• Minimum of 6 months’ experience working with persons with disabilities or working with students within a higher education environment.
• Ability to operate wheelchair restraints, ramps and other accessibility equipment.
• Valid First Aid Level 1 Certificate
• Clean driving record.

Closing Date: 29 July 2026

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Main Objectives

• To support the Senior HR Practitioners and the Recruitment Partner in providing a valued and professional HR service, specifically through the execution of excellent HR administrative and basic HR professional services. 
• The HR Officer and the Senior HR Practitioner will operate across  units.  These units report to the Managers: Recruitment and Staffing, who in turn report to the Senior Manager: Recruitment and Staffing.

The Requirement

B.Degree (with a relevant major, preferably in Industrial Psychology or Human Resources) plus approximately three years’ relevant experience, where such experience includes: -

• Administration with a strong focus on implementing electronic administrative systems and processes.
• At least one year of experience in HR administration within an environment utilising an HR information technology system.
• Implementing structures, systems, and processes to ensure service delivery of a high quality that is valued by others.
• Exposure to most, if not all, areas of HR (for example, Recruitment and Selection, Employee Relations, Training and Development, Remuneration, Performance Management, HR IT systems, and Well-being) will be a considerable advantage.
• At least 24 months of experience in a pressurised, high-volume administrative environment, dealing with a large staff complement (minimum of 1000 employees).
• Previous experience within the Higher Education sector will be an advantage

Closing Date 11 August 2026