Senior Extra-Heavy Vehicle Operator

EdUpStairs; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs is seeking an experienced driver to operate extra heavy motor vehicles across schemes in the Western Cape. The role requires an EC license, PDP, and at least five years driving heavy vehicles, with responsibilities spanning loading, unloading, and route safety.

You will supervise assistants, maintain logs, perform basic repairs, and ensure vehicles are serviced on schedule while meeting road safety standards.

Qualifications

• NQF Level 4 qualification.
• Valid EC driving license (unexpired).
• Valid PDP for professional driving.
• Five years’ experience driving heavy motor vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate extra heavy motor vehicles in line with road regulations.
• Transport personnel, equipment and materials.
• Load and offload goods and equipment.
• Maintain delivery/pickup registers and logbooks.
• Supervise assistants and report defects timely.
• Repair minor faults and arrange major repairs.
• Ensure servicing is done on time and safety regs followed.
• Record trips, fuel use, and safety of cargo on routes.

Skills

Client orientation

Basic communication

Accountability

Ethical conduct

Planning

Supervision

Education

NQF level 4

Job description

EdUpStairs is seeking an experienced driver to operate extra heavy motor vehicles across schemes in the Western Cape. The role requires an EC license, PDP, and at least five years driving heavy vehicles, with responsibilities spanning loading, unloading, and route safety.

You will supervise assistants, maintain logs, perform basic repairs, and ensure vehicles are serviced on schedule while meeting road safety standards.