Mine Bus Driver (Shift Transport)

Steady shift work with a staff transport contractor in Roodepoort for drivers with a passenger PrDP. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is Roodepoort-based, with most of your time spent at a staff transport contractor. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Check passenger tickets, tags or staff cards when boarding
• Drive fixed routes and keep to the timetable
• Handle breakdowns calmly and keep passengers safe until help arrives
• Write the trip log with times, kilometres and fuel
• Keep the bus clean inside and report any damage
• Count passengers and make sure nobody stands beyond the limit
• Pick up and drop off schoolchildren only at approved points

• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 licence
• At least 3 years of bus or taxi driving
• Clean driving and criminal record
• Medically fit
• Valid PrDP for passengers (P)

• Experience on mine or staff transport routes
• Fluent in more than one language
• First-aid certificate

• Company uniform
• Paid passenger PrDP renewal
• Split-shift allowance on staff transport routes
• Tips and trip allowances on tour charters

• Talk about safety records in the interview. Bus companies want to hear about zero accidents and on-time runs.
• Mention the number of passengers you have driven and the vehicle type, like "65-seater" or "22-seater midibus".