Non-Emergency Patient Driver (Nept)

National Renal Care; Durban; On-site; ZAR 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

National Renal Care, LLC is seeking a dedicated driver to transport patients between their homes and healthcare facilities across the Durban area. The role involves road-based travel, assisting patients with boarding and mobility, and ensuring safety during all movements.

Candidates should have a Grade 12, a valid SA driver's license, a PrDP, and a First Aid certificate, with POPIA compliance for patient data handling. Flexibility for varied hours may be required to align with dialysis schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF Level 4).
• Valid South African Driver's Licence.
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• First Aid Training Certificate.
• Experience in patient/healthcare transport, courier, logistics or similar driving role.
• POPIA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of safe passenger loading/unloading and mobility support.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients between homes and healthcare facilities, primarily road-based.
• Assist patients with safe boarding and mobility as needed.
• Adhere to safety procedures during driving and patient handling.
• Work with varying schedules including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays as dialysis timetables require.

Skills

Grade 12 / NQF4

Driver's licence

PrDP (Professional Driving Permit)

First Aid

POPIA compliance

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4

Job description

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification. Valid South African Driver's Licence. Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP). Experience
• First Aid Training Certificate. Minimum 1 year of experience in patient transport, healthcare transport, courier, logistics, or similar driving role. POPIA requirements relating to patient confidentiality. Knowledge
• Valid licence/PDP requirements where applicable, defensive driving, pre-trip vehicle checks, safe passenger loading/unloading, seatbelts, wheelchair securing and safe use of ramps or mobility equipment.

Working conditions

Primarily road-based, transporting patients between their homes and healthcare facilities. Requires extended driving, assisting patients with safe boarding and mobility where needed, and working in varying traffic and weather conditions. Working hours may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays, depending on patient dialysis schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer

National Renal Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and fair labour practices. The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and numerical targets will be considered during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and the Group's Employment Equity Strategy. We encourage applications from suitably qualified persons with disabilities. We will consider reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process where reasonably practicable.

Important Information

Appropriate pre-employment screening, including reference checks, may be conducted with current and previous employers. For internal applicants, reference checks may be conducted with current and previous line managers. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation are encouraged to notify the Company during the recruitment process. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with POPIA and applicable legislation. Unsuccessful applicants' personal information will be retained for six (6) months following the conclusion of the recruitment process, after which it will be securely destroyed or anonymised unless otherwise required by law or requested by the applicant. If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.