The Wits Health Consortium invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Driver to be based in Parktown, Gauteng.
Position: Driver X 2 (6 Months fixed term contract)
Type: Permanent ☐ Fixed Term ☒ Temporary ☐
Main purpose of the job: To transport participants, project samples and clinical staff to and from different destinations and to collect/deliver documents from various locations in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures
Location: Ezintsha – Parktown
Closing date: 14 October 2024
Submit detailed CV to: Puleng Makau vacancies10@witshealth.co.za
Reference number: PM111 _2024
Key performance areas
• Keep the vehicles clean and carry out the necessary checks.
• Operate the vehicle with care and consideration to other road users.
• Report any vehicle faults, repairs or accidents timely.
• Liaise with management for daily transport schedule.
• Complete relevant vehicle usage forms in accordance with policy.
• Transport patients safely to and from destinations.
• Transport staff for home visit purposes.
• Collect and deliver documents and/or goods safely.
• Obey traffic rules at all times.
• Provide any other ad hoc duties as assigned by management.
• Assist with ad hoc administrative and maintenance duties as assigned by management.
Required minimum education and training
• Grade 12 (basic numeracy and literacy)
• Valid South African driver’s license (Code 08 or Code 10)
• PDP (professional driving permit)
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
• Certification in advanced driving or a Professional Drivers permit.
• Able to work independently.
• A professional and positive disposition.
• Customer orientated and tactful.
• Self-motivated with a high regard for work ethic, values and integrity.
Required minimum work experience
• Minimum of 5-year experience as a Driver.
Demands of the job
• Travelling and overtime/working over weekends may be required from time to time.
• Punctuality and good time keeping must be adhered to at all times.
• Good sense of direction.
• Able to handle situations of breakdowns, hi-jacking etc.
Closing Date: 14 October 2024
How to Apply
Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, please send an email to vacancies10@witshealth.co.za
The subject heading of the email must read PM111 _2024 and the job title of position applying for. Please include the following documentation:
- A cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for
- A detailed CV
The Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications unsuccessful.