North West University: Driver Vacancies

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Company: North West University

Location: South Africa

Closing Date: 06 May 2026

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES – SCHOOL OF NURSING POSITION NUMBER:P003037 VACANCY: DRIVER PEROMNES GRADE: 15 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 4 – YEAR FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT WITH BENEFITS

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The students are being transported safely by the drivers. The drivers are known to students, and they are familiar with all the routes and clinical
facilities where they are transporting nursing students for clinical placements. The school of nursing is expected by the regulatory body (South African
Nursing Council) to transport students safely for Work Integrated Learning at clinical facilities. The position is funded from the Clinical Training Grant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transporting students to clinical areas
Act as a driver to transport students to clinical facilities.
Monitoring of student attendance.
Update transport routes as needed.
Work with additional drivers in student management.
Work flexi hours (40 Hours).
On-call for last-minute trips.
Other duties as assigned.

Administrative duties

Monitoring of weekly and monthly road trips.
Compiling a report of kilometers travelled per day, per week and month.
Complete the attendance register of students for road trips.
Check and keep records on vehicle logbooks.
Keep a record of hours worked per week.

Ad hoc tasks

Minimum requirements
Assist with driving in SONS, where necessary.
Support with General Administrative as delegated by line manager regarding SONS.

Minimum requirements

Grade 12 (NQF level 4).
A valid drivers’ license (Code 10/C1).
A valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
A minimum of two (2) years ‘ driving experience.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Public driving experience.
Effective and skilful management of transport.
Effective and efficient handling of transport bookings enquiries.
Computer skills.
Report writing.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good conduct.

REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof Khumo Shopo 018 285 2030

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451

CLOSING DATE: 6 May 2026

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submittedthrough any other platform will not be considered.

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