Description : Senior Driver. Company : University of Pretoria. Location : Pretoria, Gauteng

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Driving and transportation of animals, equipment’s etc relevant in a farm;
• Maintenance of vehicle/s and usage;
• Performing related administration tasks;
• Performing delivery of mail and ad-hoc duties,
• Assisting with general farm related tasks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10;
• At least 1 year proven experience in driving, transportation and service delivery in an institute, farm or organisation;
• Drivers licence code C.

REQUIRED COMPENTENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURALATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of the National Road specifications and regulations;
• Vehicle specifications and maintenance such as pressure, fuel etc;
• Good communication skills both written and verbal;
• Basic recording skills;
• Driving competencies;
• Literacy and numerical skills;
• Basic computer literacy;
• Basic literacy and numerical competency;
• Proficient appliance of farm implements skills;
• Good work ethics;
• Ability to work in a team and independently;
• Interpersonal relations;
• Responsible and reliable;
• Time management.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Grade 12;
• A valid Public Drivers Permit (PDP);
• At least 12 months proven experience in:
  • Relevant experience at a Tertiary or academic environment and/or Farms;
  • Transporting of animals.
  
  

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments and/or psychometric testing as part of the selection process.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 02 June 2023

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Mr Trishan Moodley: Tel: (012) 420 2108 for application-related enquiries, and Ms Lesego Selokela: Tel: (012) 420 6011 for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 2023 please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.