Driver

Minor Food Holding Co., Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

NH Hotels & Resorts in Johannesburg/Sandton is seeking a qualified driver with mastery of professional driving to service guests and ensure safe, timely travel. You will use intimate local knowledge and flawless English to navigate routes, anticipate guest needs, and maintain the vehicle in top condition.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate professionalism, situational awareness, and a proactive approach to guest service, luggage handling, and child-seat installations, ensuring a top-quality guest

Qualifications

• Master in the Profession of Driving.
• Full professional knowledge of vehicle capabilities and the rules of the road in the country of operation.
• Intimate knowledge of the area and routes to ensure timely arrivals.
• Excellent English and the language of operation.

Responsibilities

• To be a Master in the Profession of Driving.
• To have a full professional knowledge of capabilities of the vehicle in which they work, and the rules of the road in the country of operation.
• To have an intimate and detailed knowledge of the area in which they work, and to know all the ways to effectively get between destinations - to never be lost and to never be late.
• To speak excellent English, together with the language of operation.
• To understand the informal rules and driving habits in the country of operation, and thereby anticipate problems in order to protect themselves, their guests and their vehicle.
• To know how to maintain and care for their vehicle, and to keep it in perfect condition at all times. Ensure that all the set up in the limousine is ready prior to the service.
• To anticipate guest needs and handle guest inquiries in a helpful and attentive manner.
• To assist the guest with the luggage loading. All NH Hotels drivers know how to transport more luggage in a car than there would appear to be space to hold it.
• To know how to fit and install all existing makes of child seat into a limousine, to the full satisfaction and delight of the child's mother.

Skills

Mastery of driving

Excellent English

Local area knowledge

Professionalism

Job description

Job Location: NH Johannesburg Sandton

NH Hotels & Resorts is a globally recognised hospitality brand built on three pillars: value for money, prime locations, and service with a human touch. With a strong presence in Europe and the Americas, we are expanding into the Middle East, Asia, and Australasia.

Down-to-earth, innovative, reliable, and genuinely friendly - this is what NH stands for. We welcome business travellers, families, couples, and friends looking for a fresh getaway, and we pride ourselves on delivering exactly what our guests need, every time. If you believe great hospitality is about people as much as places, NH is where you belong. Always a pleasure.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be a Master in the Profession of Driving
• To have a full professional knowledge of capabilities of the vehicle in which they work, and the rules of the road in the country of operation.
• To have an intimate and detailed knowledge of the area in which they work, and to know all the ways to effectively get between destinations - to never be lost and to never be late.
• To speak excellent English, together with the language of operation.
• To understand the informal rules and driving habits in the country of operation, and thereby anticipate problems in order to protect themselves, their guests and their vehicle.
• To know how to maintain and care for their vehicle, and to keep it in perfect condition at all times. Ensure that all the set up in the limousine is ready prior to the service.
• To anticipate guest needs and handle guest inquiries in a helpful and attentive manner.
• To assist the guest with the luggage loading. All NH Hotels drivers know how to transport more luggage in a car than there would appear to be space to hold it.
• To know how to fit and install all existing makes of child seat into a limousine, to the full satisfaction and delight of the child's mother.

HOW YOU CAN SUCCEED IN THIS ROLe

• Working with Others:
  • They always try to anticipate and exceed the needs of customers and colleagues
  • They use their own initiative and good judgement to solve problems in a calm and efficient way
  • They enjoy working with others to achieve common goals. They volunteer as required to ensure the success of the team
  • They act with personal professionalism and integrity at all times
• Taking Responsibility:
  • They always conduct business honestly and fairly. They keep sensitive information confidential.
  • They can prioritise their workload effectively and be organised and structured at work
  • They manage their time and pay attention to detail. They know their jobs, and are able to work without close supervision.
  • They display a positive attitude, even under pressure. They personally check their work to ensure its accuracy.
• Delivering Results:
  • They are committed to meeting and exceeding all performance standards
  • They constantly look to develop their own professional skills and abilities
  • They perform job tasks in line with established policies and procedures
  • They always try to provide a top-quality experience to all our guests.