Driver (Post Level 18) - University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities

Driving

• Drive and operate the University vehicle within relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Driving and keeping within OHS and traffic regulations.
• Follow general and ad hoc instructions given by line management.
• Daily inspections of the vehicle
• Management of fueling.

Operation and control

• Distribute chemicals to different buildings.
• Drive cleaning staff to designated buildings when required.
• Work programs/schedules completed according to standard operating procedures (SOP) / protocols as set by the division / UFS and signed off.
• Report to line management on any breakages, neglect, or repair requests.
• Assuring that protocol and signoff is compliant.
• Record keeping and signing off done within University Estates UE / UFS procedures / protocols.

• Ensure allocated tasks are within Health and Safety regulations.
• Report any concerns to line management for attention / assistance
• Performs daily safety and inspection checks.
• Follows scheduled programs and/or requests by management.
• Ensures that the University vehicle are safe and securely stored.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the vehicle
• Attend scheduled meetings on OHS, and general matters.
• Addressing any breakages, health and safety risk or operational concerns within process and risk management procedures set within the division.
• Ensuring clean and tidy workspaces and service quarters are maintained at all times.
• Clean vehicle regular.

People Management

• Management of personnel assisting in tasks allocated.
• Ensure that passengers abide to health safety regulations.
• Ensure personnel comply with PPE and wearing standard uniform before assigned to work schedule.
• Clear communication with personnel on responsibilities and assisting with guidance, mentoring where required

Quality assurance

• Comply with inspection standards.
• Ensure safe working procedure with equipment.
• Comply with health and safety standards.
• Sign off on program/ schedule completion.

Documentation / Records

• Sign off on check list of vehicle and schedule completion.
• Submit feedback to line manager.

Inherent Job Requirements

• Relevant experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
• A valid drivers’ license.

Recommendations

• Driving skills
• Knowledgeable on operational services.

Competencies

Key Competencies Required:

• Business Acumen
• Results Orientated
• Strategic Thinking
• Leading
• Building Coalitions