Bus Driver

Unitrans Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Cape Town is seeking Professional Bus Drivers with proven driving experience. Responsibilities include transporting passengers safely, adhering to traffic laws, and ensuring punctual arrivals. Candidates must possess a valid EC or EC1 license with PDP and have a customer-oriented attitude. This role may require working irregular hours and involves basic vehicle maintenance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bus driving or coaching.
• Safety-oriented with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Drive bus on scheduled services over established routes.
• Ensure passengers arrive on time while obeying traffic laws.
• Inspect the bus for deviations from standards.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Excellent communication

Navigation abilities

Basic mechanical knowledge

Education

Grade 12

Code EC or EC1 with valid PDP

Job description

Job Advert Summary

Please note that only applications from candidates with tourism experience will be considered. Unitrans is seeking to employ Professional Bus Drivers with proven experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Drives a bus to transport passengers on scheduled services overestablished routes.

Controls lighting, heating and ventilation for the passengers.

Observes prescribed speeds, traffic, travelling conditionsan signals to ensure the safe arrival of passengers.

Ensures passengers arrive at destinations on time.

Holds the appropriate license and a PrDP. This category is restricted commercial contrast which are not subsidized by government. What unique contribution does this work make to the organization?

Must have a Public Services Driving License (PG), mastery of defensive and preventive driving techniques, ensuring the safety of both passengers and other road users.

Furthermore, you must know and strictly obey traffic laws, avoiding infractions and accidents.

Comply with company code of conduct, policies and procedures.

• WSWPs procedures involved in their activities
• Read, understand, and accept the code of conduct
• Unitrans Passenger rules and regulations
• Read and understand the drivers manual
• Report near misses and / or incidents and property damage even if you were not involved
• Read and understand HST regulations and policies
• Avoid involvement in incidents and accidents as much as possible when driving
• Recognize the importance of safety and practice safe habits
• Immediately report any incidents or related matters to Management
• Know all written procedures involved in your activities
• Inspect the bus for deviations from standards or malfunctions
• Record deviations / defects in the check checklist and report to supervisor
• Depending on the nature of the deviation / malfunction, the driver will either start the journey or not until the deviation / malfunction is resolved
• Participate in the DSS session with the Supervisor and HST at the Unitrans parks and Vulcan Site
• Participate in training
• Register passengers on the trip
• Check that the vehicle is being refueled and kept clean at all times
• Record and report all events / incidents and accidents that occurred during a trip to supervisor and line

Minimum Requirements

• Code EC or EC1 (0,4) with valid PDP
• Grade 12
• Coach / Bus driving experience
• Touring experience will be advantageous
• Safety orientated and strong customer service
• Professional appearance and conduct
• Excellent communication and navigation abilities
• Willing to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to handle luggage and maintain a clean vehicle
• Basic mechanical knowledge is advantageous
• Willing to undergo in-house training and medical examination by the company doctor
• Punctuality
• Ability to remain calm under pressure