Vehicle Driver – Stellenbosch University

Vehicle Driver – Stellenbosch University

Job Title: Vehicle Driver

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Organization: IT General Support Services

Department Description: Information Technology

Vehicle Driver 

Ref.  IT/359/1222

Job Requirements

• A valid Grade 12 certificate;
• A­­ valid South African EB driver’s license;
• A valid PrDP driver’s license;
• At least two to three years of driving experience;       
• A clear criminal record;
• A clear driving record;
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans;
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; 
• The ability to maintain accurate equipment delivery records; 
• Punctual work attendance; 
• Must be reliable, responsible, and of sober habits; 
• Neat and presentable;
• Computer literate;
• Must own a cellphone;
• Must be physically fit and have the ability to lift heavy computer equipment; 
• Must be able to work in a team, as well as independently, self-motivated, and with confidence; 
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize both scheduled and unscheduled tasks;
• The ability to handle pressure in a fast-changing environment; 
• The ability to multitask.

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Duties

Following delivery/pickup instructions from the team leader; Carefully and neatly packing and loading the delivery vehicle with equipment to ensure that accidental damage is minimized; Checking equipment before delivery for accidental damage; Conducting inspections of the vehicle before departing to deliver goods; Reporting all accidents and incidents involving drivers or the University’s vehicles; Planning and adhering to assigned delivery routes for the day to ensure effective time management; Delivering new equipment to users; Delivering small components to users; 

Ensuring that the users sign the delivery confirmation note before leaving the site; Connecting cables of computer equipment for users where necessary or on user request; Picking up e-waste equipment from users, documenting equipment collected and delivering e-waste to the e-waste room; Picking up assets and equipment for technicians to work on as well as delivery after repairs have been completed; Delivering print cartridges; Delivering and pickup of new and faulty or repaired equipment to suppliers; Preparing a weekly delivery report for deliveries to various satellite campuses and external suppliers.

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Always complying with the vehicle pool policies and regulations; Following the rules of the road and the road traffic management act; Always adhering to the speed limit and keeping a safe following distance; Establishing long-term user relationships through prompt and courteous service; Ensuring professional behaviour when dealing with users; Performing any other ad hoc tasks that are requested.

Recommendation

• Familiarity with the Stellenbosch area; 
• Previous delivery experience will be advantageous; 
• Knowledge of the use of a work card system.