Municipal Bus Driver (City Routes)

Early starts, clear routes and people depending on you: a school transport operator in Potchefstroom is hiring bus drivers. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

Home base is a school transport operator on the Potchefstroom side of North West. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Inspect the bus before each trip: tyres, brakes, doors, emergency exits
• Keep the bus clean inside and report any damage
• 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
• Count passengers and make sure nobody stands beyond the limit

• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 licence
• Punctual for very early starts
• At least 3 years of bus or taxi driving
• Medically fit

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

• 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.