Truck Driver

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To provide a reliable and courteous transportation service with safety as a top priority.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform various tasks relating to the transportation of passengers and/or equipment.
• Perform deliveries as and when required.
• Operate and maintain vehicle and records.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
• Ensure that the vehicle and/or trailer is not damaged in any way before using said assets and meets the legal requirements.
• Ensure that the vehicle and/or trailer is not overloaded at any given time.
• Manage time properly.
• Report all damages that occurred immediately and complete & submit an incident report within 24 hours.

SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES

• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection, and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
• Refuse a person without the required license and authorization from management to operate the vehicle assigned to you.

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12 advantageous.
• Valid Truck Driver’s License.

Experience

• At least 3 years driving experience.

Competencies

• Good knowledge of the Gauteng region.
• Possession of and continuous renewal of required license to operate vehicle.
• Ability to read maps.
• Ability to read and write.
• Good communication skills.
• Professional.

Other Requirements

• Willing to work overtime.
• Flexible.