JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

We are seeking an experienced and professional PSV Driver to join our team at Bauleni Special Needs Project. As a PSV Driver, you will play a crucial role in providing safe and reliable transportation services to our special needs school children, school tours and sporting events etc. Your primary responsibility will be to operate our school bus in compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and Project policies while delivering exceptional customer services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. BUS OPERATIONS:

• To safely operate the School bus in accordance with traffic laws, regulations, and Project policies.
• To conduct pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure the bus is in optimal condition and report any issues to immediate supervisor.
• Adhere to scheduled routes and timetables, ensuring punctuality and efficient service delivery.
• Maintain a clean and tidy interior of the school bus, ensuring learners’ comfort and safety.

2. PASSENGER SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE

• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring a pleasant and comfortable journey for learners and other passengers.
• Familiarise yourself with the bus features, such as air conditioning, wheelchair accessibility and any other systems, and ensure they are functioning correctly.
• Assist learners with boarding and disembarking, especially those with severe disabilities.
• Handle learner’s enquiries, concerns and complaints in a professional and courteous manner escalating issues to the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain a calm and controlled environment on-board by promoting a positive and respectful atmosphere.
• Ensure learners/passengers are aware of and adhere to safety regulations, such as wearing seat belts when required.

3. COMPLIANCE AND DOCUMENTATION:

• Ensure compliance with the relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, including PSV licensing requirements and driver’s hours’ regulations.
• Maintain accurate records, including driver logs, vehicle maintenance records, incident reports, and passenger counts.
• Adhere to Project policies regarding healthy and safety, security and confidentiality.

4. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE:

• Report any bus maintenance or repair needs promptly to the Transport & Logistics Officer.
• Carry out basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as fuelling, cleaning and checking fluid levels.
• Coordinate with the Transport & Logistics Officer to ensure the bus is regularly serviced as needed.

5. REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid PSV License with certificate of professional competence.
• Previous experience as a PSV driver, preferably as a bus driver or similar setting is preferred.
• Excellent driving skills and a clean driving record.
• Strong knowledge of traffic regulations and road safety.
• Customer focussed mind-set with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Physically fit and ability to assist learners/passengers with their luggage if necessary.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays when necessary.

• To safely operate the School bus in accordance with traffic laws, regulations, and Project policies.
• To conduct pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure the bus is in optimal condition and report any issues to immediate supervisor.
• Adhere to scheduled routes and timetables, ensuring punctuality and efficient service delivery.
• Maintain a clean and tidy interior of the school bus, ensuring learners’ comfort and safety.
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring a pleasant and comfortable journey for learners and other passengers.
• Familiarise yourself with the bus features, such as air conditioning, wheelchair accessibility and any other systems, and ensure they are functioning correctly.
• Assist learners with boarding and disembarking, especially those with severe disabilities.
• Handle learner’s enquiries, concerns and complaints in a professional and courteous manner escalating issues to the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain a calm and controlled environment on-board by promoting a positive and respectful atmosphere.
• Ensure learners/passengers are aware of and adhere to safety regulations, such as wearing seat belts when required.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, including PSV licensing requirements and driver’s hours’ regulations.
• Maintain accurate records, including driver logs, vehicle maintenance records, incident reports, and passenger counts.
• Adhere to Project policies regarding healthy and safety, security and confidentiality.
• Report any bus maintenance or repair needs promptly to the Transport & Logistics Officer.
• Carry out basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as fuelling, cleaning and checking fluid levels.
• Coordinate with the Transport & Logistics Officer to ensure the bus is regularly serviced as needed.

• Excellent driving skills
• Strong knowledge of traffic regulations and road safety
• Customer focussed mind-set
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations

• Valid PSV License with certificate of professional competence.
• Physically fit