Bus Drivers at Robben Island Museum for experiened drivers (Grade 10 + Code 14 + PDP)

BUS DRIVERS

6 MONTHS CONTRACT

The above- mentioned positions are available in the Visitor Operations Department at Robben Island Museum. The purpose of the job to assist in transporting visitors and resident to and from the prison and around the island, shuttling residents from the harbour to their place of resident in the village on the island, drive the bus and be able to sleep over on the Island and be able to work shifts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Transporting visitors following a pre-planned route to a definite time schedule.

•Regulating heating equipment and ventilation of the bus for the comfort of passengers;

•Driving the bus in a safe speed according to the compliance with the National Roads Traffic Acts and regulations;

•Assuming responsibility for the safety of the visitors in loading, unloading and transporting them to and from various sites;

•Conducting vehicle inspection on a daily basis

•Checking water, fuel, oil and mechanical condition before following daily task;

•Keeping operational records and compile simple reports;

•Reporting defects or problems with vehicle to the unit manager;

•Adhering to maintenance schedules instructions;

•Reporting delays or accidents;

•Signing of log books on a daily basis to keep operational records;

•Assisting passengers, such as elderly or disabled individuals, on and off the bus, ensure they are seated properly;

•Communicating to passengers of likely delays;

•Check wheel ramps all the time to help disabled customers as and when required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

•Grade 10-12.

•3-5 years verifiable driving experience on light and heavy vehicles.

•Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.

•Valid unendorsed driver’s license (Code 14) with valid PDP.

•Good driving record

•No drunken driving

Applications

• Equity Statement: Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with Robben Island Employment Equity Plan.

• Only Forward a detailed CV with Contactable Referees and a Copy of ID to Recruit1@robben-island.org.za using the subject line “Bus Driver 09/2025” no later than the 24th of September 2025 @ 16:00. Late submission will automatically be disqualified.

• Note: If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

• “By submitting your CV/ Application for any position, you hereby grant RIM permission to use your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act no 4 of 2013 and the revised amendment dated 2021” NB. Please note that RIM is currently undergoing Organisational Review, which might impact on any of the position advertised.

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