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Driver - Temporary

Faircape
Retreat Full-day Full-time

Description:

The Faircape Group seeks an experienced and licensed Driver (Temporary basis) for our facility Heritage Manor in Somerset West.

The Driver will be responsible for transporting residents and/or staff and represent the company in a professional manner at all times.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Transporting Residents

  • Transporting staff by bus between designated parking points and the estate
  • Driving for the village and transporting residents on trips
  • Be available on an ad hoc basis for resident trips after hours and over weekends

Safekeeping of Company Vehicle

  • Do daily checks on the vehicle to ensure it is clean, tyres are in good order, enough oil, and no scratches and dents. Report any anomalies to the manager
  • Abide by all traffic laws when driving the vehicle
  • Take care of the vehicle whilst driving and parking
  • Park golf cart/bus in the allocated parking bay when not in use and when on breaks

Administration and Reporting

  • Assist Client Services Officer with sorting of newspapers and other post (notices) to be put in the post boxes
  • Complete driving logs and other reports as requested by the manager

Experience:

  • Relevant driving experience with passengers in the tourism industry or retirement village is preferable
  • Previous experience driving a 23-seater passenger bus

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Good communication skills
  • Fluent in English
  • Safety orientated
  • Customer services skills

Attributes:

  • Professional; presentable
  • Courteous
  • Loyal and diligent
  • Patience and the ability to work with the elderly

Specific Requirements:

  • Code 10 with valid PDP - non-negotiable
  • Clear driving record
  • No criminal record
  • Solid and positive references

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday from 08h00 until 17h00.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.


Requirements:

The Faircape Group seeks an experienced and licensed Driver (Temporary basis) for our facility Heritage Manor in Somerset West.

The Driver will be responsible for transporting residents and/or staff and represent the company in a professional manner at all times.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Transporting Residents

  • Transporting staff by bus between designated parking points and the estate
  • Driving for the village and transporting residents on trips
  • Be available on an ad hoc basis for resident trips after hours and over weekends

Safekeeping of Company Vehicle

  • Do daily checks on the vehicle to ensure it is clean, tyres are in good order, enough oil, and no scratches and dents. Report any anomalies to the manager
  • Abide by all traffic laws when driving the vehicle
  • Take care of the vehicle whilst driving and parking
  • Park golf cart/bus in the allocated parking bay when not in use and when on breaks

Administration and Reporting

  • Assist Client Services Officer with sorting of newspapers and other post (notices) to be put in the post boxes
  • Complete driving logs and other reports as requested by the manager

Experience:

  • Relevant driving experience with passengers in the tourism industry or retirement village is preferable
  • Previous experience driving a 23-seater passenger bus

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Good communication skills
  • Fluent in English
  • Safety orientated
  • Customer services skills

Attributes:

  • Professional; presentable
  • Courteous
  • Loyal and diligent
  • Patience and the ability to work with the elderly

Specific Requirements:

  • Code 10 with valid PDP - non-negotiable
  • Clear driving record
  • No criminal record
  • Solid and positive references

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday from 08h00 until 17h00.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.


The Faircape Group seeks an experienced and licensed Driver (Temporary basis) for our facility Heritage Manor in Somerset West.

The Driver will be responsible for transporting residents and/or staff and represent the company in a professional manner at all times.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Transporting Residents

  • Transporting staff by bus between designated parking points and the estate
  • Driving for the village and transporting residents on trips
  • Be available on an ad hoc basis for resident trips after hours and over weekends

Safekeeping of Company Vehicle

  • Do daily checks on the vehicle to ensure it is clean, tyres are in good order, enough oil, and no scratches and dents. Report any anomalies to the manager
  • Abide by all traffic laws when driving the vehicle
  • Take care of the vehicle whilst driving and parking
  • Park golf cart/bus in the allocated parking bay when not in use and when on breaks

Administration and Reporting

  • Assist Client Services Officer with sorting of newspapers and other post (notices) to be put in the post boxes
  • Complete driving logs and other reports as requested by the manager

Experience:

  • Relevant driving experience with passengers in the tourism industry or retirement village is preferable
  • Previous experience driving a 23-seater passenger bus

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Good communication skills
  • Fluent in English
  • Safety orientated
  • Customer services skills

Attributes:

  • Professional; presentable
  • Courteous
  • Loyal and diligent
  • Patience and the ability to work with the elderly

Specific Requirements:

  • Code 10 with valid PDP - non-negotiable
  • Clear driving record
  • No criminal record
  • Solid and positive references

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday from 08h00 until 17h00.

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.


  • Transporting staff by bus between designated parking points and the estate
  • Driving for the village and transporting residents on trips
  • Be available on an ad hoc basis for resident trips after hours and over weekends
  • Do daily checks on the vehicle to ensure it is clean, tyres are in good order, enough oil, and no scratches and dents. Report any anomalies to the manager
  • Abide by all traffic laws when driving the vehicle
  • Take care of the vehicle whilst driving and parking
  • Park golf cart/bus in the allocated parking bay when not in use and when on breaks
  • Assist Client Services Officer with sorting of newspapers and other post (notices) to be put in the post boxes
  • Complete driving logs and other reports as requested by the manager
  • Relevant driving experience with passengers in the tourism industry or retirement village is preferable
  • Previous experience driving a 23-seater passenger bus
  • Good communication skills
  • Fluent in English
  • Safety orientated
  • Customer services skills
  • Professional; presentable
  • Courteous
  • Loyal and diligent
  • Patience and the ability to work with the elderly
  • Code 10 with valid PDP - non-negotiable
  • Clear driving record
  • No criminal record
  • Solid and positive references
09 Apr 2025;   from: careers24.com

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