Driver

Post Number ITS 5371 Faculty/Department University of the Western Cape -> Services -> Risk & Compliance Type of Position Permanent - Full Time Length of Contract Period Location Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 7/10/2026

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic university, rooted in the African continent

with an increasing global reach. UWC actively responds in cultural and creative ways to the development needs of the

country, within an ever-changing and challenging global context.

We seek to appoint an experienced Driver to form part of the Transport Department, reporting to the Manager: Postal, Assets, Insurance and Transport.

Job functions include:

• Collection and delivery of documents and staff/students/visitors of the University.
• Vehicle inspection to be carried out before operating a University vehicle, for oneself and or other authorised

drivers of the University, which includes the recording of damage (if any) on vehicle and checking of vehicle tools.

• Check that interior instruments are in working order, e.g. lights, indicators, tyre thread etc.
• A vehicle inspection must be conducted when the vehicle booked out and returned to the transport department.
• Report any irregularities relating to vehicle inspection (collection vs return) immediately to the supervisor.
• Refueling of the University vehicles where required.
• To ensure that vehicles are kept in good condition at all times.
• Book the trip details of the vehicle on the electronic booking system.
• Confirm a valid driver’s license present when an employee collects a University vehicle.
• Any other task delegated by the line manager.

Minimum Requirements

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• At least 2 years in a similar position with relevant experience
• Valid code 10 driver's license (older than 2 years)
• Valid PrDP

Skills :

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/3642/9362/9708/3160/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za. DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.