Driver: Transport Services at University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

• The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent with an increasing global reach.  UWC actively responds in cultural and creative ways to the development needs of the country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context. We seek to appoint an experienced Driver to form part of the Transport Department, reporting to the Manager: Postal, Assets, Insurance and Transport. 

Job functions include: 

•     Collection and delivery of documents and staff/students/visitors of the University.
•     Vehicle inspection to be carried out before operating a University vehicle, for oneself and or other authorised drivers of the University, which includes the recording of damage (if any) on vehicle and checking of vehicle tools.
•     Check that interior instruments are in working order, e.g. lights, indicators, tyre thread etc.
•     A vehicle inspection must be conducted when the vehicle booked out and returned to the transport department.
•     Report any irregularities relating to vehicle inspection (collection vs return) immediately to the supervisor.
•     Refueling of the University vehicles where required.
•     To ensure that vehicles are kept in good condition at all times.
•     Book the trip details of the vehicle on the electronic booking system.
•     Confirm a valid driver’s license present when an employee collects a University vehicle.
•     Any other task delegated by the line manager.

Minimum Requirements

•    Grade 12/Matric
•     At least 2 year in a similar position
•     Valid code 08 driver’s license (with more than 2 years accident free driving experience ) 
•     Valid PrDP
•     Strong interpersonal and communication skills.