Hybrid Transport Drivers (Cape Town, ZA) presso University of Cape Town

UCT Transport Drivers

(Payclass 05)

 TRANSPORT

 PROPERTIES AND SERVICES

The P&S Department invites applications for the above for appointment as soon as possible. This position is to drive students and staff between UCT Campuses, residences and shuttle stops. The successful candidate shall report to the Operations Manager.

Requirements include:

• A Grade 12 certificate or NQF level 4 qualification
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant bus driving experience in the Passenger Transport Industry
• An unendorsed South African Driver’s license – Code C or EC
• A valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP)
• Customer focus with good communication skills.
• An ability to work in a team and under pressure.
• The incumbent will be required to work shifts.

Advantageous

• Being in possession of an Advanced driving certificate

Your duties will include, but are not necessarily restricted to:

• Driving UCT students and staff and visitors on and between campuses / residence as per waybill system.
• Applying defensive techniques when driving.
• Ensuring that the vehicles you use are kept in a clean, tidy, and road-worthy condition always.
• Complying with the rules and regulations of the National Road Traffic Agency.
• Attend to and report emergency situations regarding shuttle operations.
• Providing excellent face-to-face customer service to clients.
• Other related duties that may be allocated to you.

The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is between R244,979 and R288,206

For detailed information on this post, please view the job description on the following link: (link to be added).

To apply, click the "apply" button to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

To apply, please visit the UCT Jobs Site (www.jobs.uct.ac.za). (Link for internal applicants) and (Link for external applicants) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application.

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

• Motivational letter that speaks to the requirements of the position
• 2-page Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number
• Grade 12 or NQF4 certificate
• Code C or EC drivers’ license
• Valid professional drivers permit (PrDP)

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to undergo a competency test, medical test and relevant background checks. Should you not receive feedback from 30 days from the closing date consider your application unsuccessful.

For any queries for this position to be addressed to Ms Alicia Leornard email: [email protected]

Closing date:            17 August 2025

Website:                     www.uct.ac.za

Reference number:    ID1144

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.