Driver

About the position

Background

• Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences
• WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics

Main purpose of the job:

• To transport collect and deliver documents and cash from various locations in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures

Location:

• 31 Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown

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 in a timely manner
• Liaise with management for daily transport schedule
• Complete relevant vehicle usage forms in accordance with policy
• Transport staff for travel 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)
• A valid South African driver’s license (Code 08 or Code 10)

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Driver

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.
• Long hours will be spent on the road travelling.
• Punctuality and good time keeping must be always adhered to.
• Good sense of direction.
• Able to handle situations of breakdowns etc.
• Maintain effective working relationships with all relevant stakeholders at different levels

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
• This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
• However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• 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 to be unsuccessful
• Closing date: 26 May 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note:

• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

 
 
 

Desired Skills:

• Grade 12 with Basic Numeracy and Literacy
• Valid SA Driver's license (Code 08 or 10)
• 2 years relevant working experience
• Johannesburg

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical Aid and Pension Fund