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Driver at The Aurum Institute

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Work Description

Provide safe secure and timely driving services for the day-to-day operations of the Company, including driving the mobile units to ensure access of HIV prevention and testing services to employees outside the workplace. This position is responsible for proper running and maintenance of the vehicle.

Technical Work Responsibilities

  • Maintenance of Company Vehicle
  • Provide safe transport services for all business requirements
  • Manage the maintenance of the company vehicles and units
  • Assist with any other activities at the testing sites as per line management
  • Assist with recruitment of clients
  • Drive vehicle for official travel and business, or as requested
  • Implement punctuality and safe transport sound navigation skills
  • Observe road and traffic laws and regulations
  • Adhere to safe driving practices including local driving codes and internally agreed standards
  • Ensure vehicle repairs are carried out properly by official manufacturers specification
  • Logbook maintenance
  • Log official trips, daily mileage, petrol consumption, oil changes etc

Duties:

  • Liaise with all internal and external stakeholders when necessary towards the achievement of company and departmental goals
  • Provide safe transport services for all business requirements
  • Manage the maintenance of the company vehicles and units
  • Vehicle is clean, tidy and in excellent working condition at all times
  • Vehicle is secured at all times
  • Daily maintenance checks: fuel, oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.
  • Arrange for any necessary repairs and services, manage the vehicle spare parts inventory list
  • Prepare and submit vehicle monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expenses, mileage, fuel and oil consumption
  • Manage the Logbook
  • Performs all routine maintenance and interior cleaning services for the mobile unit
  • Implement punctuality and safe transport sound navigation skills
  • Observe road and traffic laws and regulationsAdhere to safe driving practices including local driving codes and internally agreed standards
  • Conduct TB symptom screening on all clinic attendees utilising the Department of Health standardised form of TB screening
  • Identify TB suspects and record them into the TB suspect registers
  • Refer TB suspects to the counsellors for voluntary counselling and testing for HIV
  • Provide pre-test and post-test counselling (if required)
  • Perform HIV testing (if required)
  • Verify identified TB suspects have been investigated for TB
  • Assist with participant flow and the setup at the site
  • Adhere to the relevant procedures with regards to participant confidentiality
  • Manage TB suspect register
  • Timeous reporting on all project activities utilising predefined indicators
  • Perform quality control on recording and reporting procedures including checking data collection tools for accuracy
  • Assist with the stock take of medical supplies
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
  • Identify areas of development and implement approved recommendations

Education

  • Gr 12 (NQF Level 4)

Experience

3 years driving experience

Requirements

  • Valid code A Driver’s license
  • Valid Professional Drivers Permit (PDP)
  • Fluency in local languages (Zulu, Setswana, English, SeSotho, Xhosa, Afrikaans)
  • Practical experience with Road Legislation
  • SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
  • Willing to work overtime

Please note:

Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks

All appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.

Location :Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Application Deadline :4th March, 2023

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Click Here to Submit your Application on the Company’s Website

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