SENIOR BUS DRIVER / TRANSPORT CO-ORDINATOR

Old School Ties; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

St John’s College in Johannesburg is seeking a highly organized Senior Bus Driver / Transport Co-ordinator to join the Operations Department. The role involves safely operating College vehicles, coordinating driver rosters and routes, and supervising a team of drivers to ensure reliable transport for students, staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ bus/minibus experience, a clean driving record, and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 is essential.
• Valid PDP – Passenger (P) category is essential.
• Code C1 driving licence or higher is essential.
• Certificate in transport, logistics or fleet management is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience driving buses/minibuses with a clean record.
• Experience in a supervisory/coordination role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses/vehicles for school runs, sports fixtures, tours and transport needs.
• Coordinate driver rosters and vehicle allocations.
• Plan and optimise routes for efficiency and safety.
• Supervise and mentor drivers, monitor performance.
• Ensure vehicle roadworthiness and manage service schedules.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle checks and report defects.
• Maintain transport records (trip logs, driver hours, maintenance).
• Report incidents promptly to Head of Operations.

Skills

Driving

Leadership

Scheduling

Safety-conscious

MS Excel

Education

Matric / Grade 12 (essential)

PDP – Passenger (P) category (essential)

Code C1 driving licence or higher (essential)

Tools

MS Excel / Google Sheets

Job description

SENIOR BUS DRIVER / TRANSPORT CO-ORDINATOR

SENIOR BUS DRIVER / TRANSPORT CO-ORDINATOR

2027

St John’s College is a world-class Anglican School situated on a magnificent campus in Houghton, Johannesburg, offering quality education from Pre-Primary to Post-Matric. The school has an outstanding academic record and an excellent reputation in sport, music, drama, art and debating.

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and safety-conscious Senior Bus Driver / Transport Co-ordinator to join the College’s Operations Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for safely operating College vehicles, coordinating driver schedules and transport routes, ensuring vehicle roadworthiness and compliance with transport legislation, and supervising the College’s team of bus drivers.

The ideal candidate will combine strong driving, administrative and leadership skills with a commitment to safety, reliability and service excellence, ensuring the efficient and compliant transportation of students, staff and visitors.

Main Responsibilities

• Driving buses/vehicles for scheduled school runs, sporting fixtures, tours, and other transport requirements.


• Coordinating and scheduling driver rosters and vehicle allocations.


• Planning and optimising routes for efficiency and safety.


• Supervising and mentoring other drivers, including performance and conduct.


• Monitoring vehicle roadworthiness, service schedules, and licence/permit renewals.


• Conducting and recording pre- and post-trip vehicle checks.


• Reporting incidents, accidents, or vehicle defects to the Head of Operations promptly.


• Maintaining accurate transport records (trip logs, driver hours, maintenance history).


• Qualification
  
  
  
  • Matric / Grade 12 (essential).Valid Code C1 driving licence or higher (e.g. Code EC) (essential).Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP) – Passenger (P) category (essential).
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Certificate or qualification in transport, logistics, or fleet management (advantageous).
  
  
  
  


• Experience
  
  
  
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience driving buses/minibuses, with a clean driving record.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Previous experience in a supervisory or coordination role within a transport or fleet environment.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Experience in a school or similarly structured environment advantageous.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Experience with vehicle maintenance scheduling and compliance requirements (e.g. roadworthy certificates, licence renewals).
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Sound knowledge of road traffic legislation, the National Road Traffic Act, and passenger transport regulations.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Route planning and scheduling ability across multiple vehicles and drivers.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge and ability to identify mechanical issues.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel / Google suites for scheduling and record-keeping.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills to manage last-minute changes (fixtures, tours, breakdowns).
  
  
  
  

Behavioural Success Factors

• Resilience: Thrive under pressure, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Service focused: Prioritise service excellence and positive interactions with team members, suppliers, and stakeholders


• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication to foster positive relationships and ensure clarity


• Proactive and Professional: Take initiative to improve operations and maintain high standards of service


• Time Management and Multitasking: Manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining focus on detail and quality


• Ethical standards: Adhere to high moral standards, making decisions with transparency and accountability


• Accountability: Take responsibility for actions and deliver tasks to a high standard


• Receptiveness to feedback: Use feedback to improve performance and adapt accordingly


• Attention to detail: Ensure accuracy in all tasks, including administrative duties and catering orders.

Members of staff are expected to demonstrate a commitment to work within the values, Anglican ethos and mission of the school.

At St John’s College, we are committed to proactive safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All staff who have access to children will be vetted in accordance with the St John’s College safeguarding policy. This policy stipulates that staff are required to undergo all the necessary background checks in keeping with the requirements for safeguarding and child protection in South Africa, and all staff perform duties in accordance with our school’s HR Policies.

The school reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. The appointment of candidates is at the sole discretion of St John’s College, taking into account factors such as St John’s College Employment Equity Policy. Applications are welcomed from South African citizens only or persons with a valid work permit. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from St John’s College within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application

St John’s College, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.