The Aurum Institute Ongoing Job Vacancy – Apply Now!

Provide safe secure and timely driving services for the day-to-day operations of the Company, including driving the mobile units to ensure access of HIV prevention and testing services to employees outside the workplace. This position is responsible for proper running and maintenance of the vehicle.

 

 

 

 

Job Title: Driver X2
Location: Mangaung, Free State, South Africa
Reference #: 2022/02/18
Contract Type: Contract
3 Months
Salary: Market Related

Job Summary:
Technical Work Responsibilities
Maintenance of Company Vehicle
Provide safe transport services for all business requirements
Manage the maintenance of the company vehicles and units
Assist with any other activities at the testing sites as per line management
Assist with HIV and TB testing
Drive vehicle for official travel and business, or as requested
Implement punctuality and safe transport sound navigation skills
Observe road and traffic laws and regulations
Adhere to safe driving practices including local driving codes and internally agreed standards
Ensure vehicle repairs are carried out properly by official manufacturers specifications
Logbook maintenance
Log official trips, daily mileage, petrol consumption, oil changes etc

Duties:
Liaise with all internal and external stakeholders when necessary, towards the achievement of company and departmental goals
Provide safe transport services for all business requirements
Manage the maintenance of the company vehicles and units
Vehicle is clean, tidy and in excellent working condition at all times
Vehicle is always secure
Daily maintenance checks: fuel, oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.
Arrange for any necessary repairs and services, manage the vehicle spare parts inventory list
Prepare and submit vehicle monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expenses, mileage, fuel and oil consumption
Manage the Logbook
Performs all routine maintenance and interior cleaning services for the mobile unit
Implement punctuality and safe transport sound navigation skills
Observe road and traffic laws and regulations
Adhere to safe driving practices including local driving codes and internally agreed standards
Conduct TB symptom screening on all clinic attendees utilising the Department of Health standardised form of TB screening
Identify TB suspects and record them into the TB suspect registers
Refer TB suspects to the counsellors for voluntary counselling and testing for HIV
Provide pre-test and post-test counselling (if required)
Perform HIV testing (if required)
Verify identified TB suspects have been investigated for TB
Assist with participant flow and the setup at the site
Adhere to the relevant procedures with regards to participant confidentiality
Manage TB suspect register
Timeous reporting on all project activities utilising predefined indicators
Perform quality control on recording and reporting procedures including checking data collection tools for accuracy
Assist with the stock take of medical supplies
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
Identify areas of development and implement approved recommendations
Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures according to prescribed legislation
Report all unsafe activities to Senior Management/Human Resources
Adhere to decision making procedures

Requirements:
Education:
High School diploma/Gr 12 (NQF Level 4)

Experience:
3 years driving experience

Requirements:
Valid code A Driver’s license
Valid Professional Drivers Permit (PDP)
Understanding of specimen handling and transportation
Fluency in local languages (Zulu, Setswana, English, SeSotho, Xhosa, Afrikaans)
Practical experience with Road Legislation
SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
Willing to work overtime

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Application Deadline: 24/02/2022

Please note:
Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks
All appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities
Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.