Mine Bus Driver (Shift Transport)

Passengers in Soweto trust a tour and charter company to get them there safely, and that trust is on your shoulders. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is Soweto-based, with most of your time spent at a tour and charter company. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Write the trip log with times, kilometres and fuel
• Count passengers and make sure nobody stands beyond the limit
• Keep the bus clean inside and report any damage
• Check passenger tickets, tags or staff cards when boarding
• Inspect the bus before each trip: tyres, brakes, doors, emergency exits
• Handle breakdowns calmly and keep passengers safe until help arrives

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

• Experience on mine or staff transport routes
• Fluent in more than one language
• Tour coach experience with charters

• Company uniform
• Tips and trip allowances on tour charters
• Paid passenger PrDP renewal

• Write "PrDP P valid until" with the date, right at the top of your CV. It is the first thing a bus operator checks.
• Talk about safety records in the interview. Bus companies want to hear about zero accidents and on-time runs.