About this role
Job title: Driver
Job Details
Division Botswana
Business Unit Motheo - MMV - AU to CL - NR
Minimum experience Entry Level
Company primary industry Hospitality
Job functional area Administrative
Job Description
Purpose of the Role To render driving services to the site as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- 2.1. Collection and Delivery
- Collect goods, documents and people from set locations and make deliveries or take individuals to the designated locations by the correct time.
- Ensure the documentation associated with collections and deliveries has been correctly completed and submitted.
Perform a thorough check of the vehicle prior to departure:
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Check fuel and oil levels in the vehicle before loading goods.
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Inspect the vehicle to assure the working conditions of brakes, lights, wipers, windshield, fire extinguisher, flares and other safety equipment.
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Ensure the vehicle is clean at all times.
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Complete the trip log for each trip.
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Load and unload goods and ensure the associated records are correct.
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Facilitate the overall maintenance and regular servicing of the vehicle.
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Record all relevant information when re-fuelling the vehicle.
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Ensure that cargo is well secured.
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Maintain a log of activities, condition of the vehicle and any accidents.
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Report improper loading of cargo and any incident/accident while in transit.
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2.2. Safety, Health, Environment and Risk Compliance
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Inspect the freight and vehicle for compliance with all relevant regulations.
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Obey all traffic laws and transportation procedures.
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Inspect and maintain vehicle standards and report any mechanical problems or repairs needed.
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Report any accidents to the Camp Manager immediately or at least within 24 hours.
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Ensure compliance with the Company Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Code as it pertains to driving.
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2.3. Effective Teamwork and Self-Management
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Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
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Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
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Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
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Manage colleagues’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
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Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
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Knowledge/Competence
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What skills, knowledge, and/or attributes are necessary to perform the role?
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- Knowledge
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Vehicle and all its parts
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Basic mechanical knowledge to handle minor repair
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Skill to manoeuver large vehicles on highways and traffic routes
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GPS technology
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Transport and road regulations.
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- Skills
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Literacy
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Numeracy
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Interpersonal
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- Attributes
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Integrity
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Attentive
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Dependable
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People orientated
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Time management
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Qualification and Experience
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Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
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Training in advanced driving skills
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3 years’ experience as a driver
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Applicable driver’s licence (Code 10 and PDP)