Mine Bus Driver (Shift Transport)

Passengers in Upington trust a school transport operator to get them there safely, and that trust is on your shoulders. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The site is in Upington; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Pick up and drop off schoolchildren only at approved points
• Inspect the bus before each trip: tyres, brakes, doors, emergency exits
• Follow speed limits strictly; buses are tracked
• Give tourists a friendly welcome and help with luggage on charters
• Check passenger tickets, tags or staff cards when boarding
• Handle breakdowns calmly and keep passengers safe until help arrives

• Medically fit
• Patient and friendly with passengers
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 licence
• Punctual for very early starts

• Tour coach experience with charters
• First-aid certificate
• Experience on mine or staff transport routes

• Company uniform
• Split-shift allowance on staff transport routes
• Paid passenger PrDP renewal

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