Driver

Description

Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life is what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most.

To provide a reliable and courteous transportation service to staff and participants with safety being a top priority; to provide a communication link between participants and staff; to operate and maintain assigned vehicles; and to maintain vehicles and staff records.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Transportation

• Transport staff to and from the clinics and office.
• Transport staff to and from the office to events held on weekends and Public Holidays.
• Assist with the setting up and packing away of equipment used at events.
• Collect and delivery equipment, documentation etc. when required.
• Maintain accurate records of demographics of clients who use the transport service.
• Keep records of kilometres travelled and manage site visits – logbook.
• Report vehicle accident or damage immediately.
• Plan and allocate vehicles trips on a day-to-day basis.

Vehicle Maintenance

• Fuel the vehicle and make sure it is always clean.
• Ensure that vehicle is regularly serviced and well maintained (i.e., tyres, brake pads, etc.) and that it meets general safety requirements.
• Prepare accident and incident reports as necessary.
• Liaise with the Office Manager for Vehicle licence renewals.

Procurement

• Assist with any office adhoc duties.
• Assist in collection and deliveries of goods and materials.
• Arrange for collection and distribution.

General Office Support

• Ensure that all training tools are always in working order.
• Provide other services as requested by management when not engaged with transporting people or items.
• Assist with photocopying and distribution of documents.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Code 08 Drivers licence
• Matric or equivalent work experience
• PDP – Professional Driver’s Permit
• Defensive Driving Course an advantage
• At least 2 years driving experience.
• Communication skills and local language ability

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Defensive driving.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Diligent attention to safety.

Attributes

• Willing to co-operate with other Anova staff members.
• Positive attitude.
• An ability to function well as part of a team.

In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Anova Health Institute is a provider of essential health services and therefore has a mandatory vaccination policy. Should your application be successful, you will be required to submit your proof of vaccination before commencing employment in the role.

Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of submitting their application should assume that they have not been successful.

Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be paid agency fees should their candidate be placed at Anova.

For more information on Anova visit our website: www.anovahealth.co.za