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SGS South Africa is seeking to fulfil a role of a Truck Driver in the SGS Matrocast Civil Engineering Laboratory. The role includes but is not limited to delivering/transporting equipment during site establishment and de-establishment , and performing any other reasonable duties, whether it’s on site or in the commercial laboratory. 

The ideal candidate for this position will be a person and honest  and dedicated person with good interpersonal skills to command respect from those he/she deals with, whilst possessing enough energy and passion to maintain good staff relationships. 

• Transport and/or deliver products, materials, (and sometimes staff) securely to areas where they are needed
• Guarantee that products and/or equipment are protected and secured at all times
• Be willing to drive long distances, in compliance with company's travel management plan. 
• Assist with loading and off-loading of equipment. 
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to and from places as instructed by supervisor or the manager.
• Ensure that vehicles are kept in good condition and clean at all times by washing both the inside and outside parts of the vehicle.
• Carry out routine checks on vehicles and ensure they are sound
• Recognize electrical and mechanical faults and report to the employer or technician.
• Report any instance of mishap or accident to the manager or supervisor.
• Ensure periodic maintenance on vehicles.
• Report any case of accident, injury or damage of vehicles to the supervisor or manager.
• Keep all records, including receipts for vehicle maintenance.
• Keep up a travel log to record areas travelled to, travel time, and work hours
• Be presentable at all times.
• To ensure that speed limits are observed at any given time
• To comply with the laws and company regulations regarding the use of mobile phones, smoking in company vehicles and the use of prohibited equipment (such as games consoles) whilst on duty
• To be responsible for the health, safety, security, welfare, environmental and fire safety arrangements for yourself and colleagues.
• To always behave in a friendly and professional way towards colleagues and other stakeholders
• To drive the Company’s vehicles in a safe, legal and professional way
• To comply with company’s driver agreement, travel management plan and all other related policies and procedures
• To drive to the set timetable, not running early or late, when it is safe to do so

• Grade 12
• Driver License, Preferably Code EC with PDP
• Mechanical qualification & experience will be advantageous.
• Electrical qualification & experience will be advantageous.
• Clear criminal record

• A driver must ensure that:
• Driver’s license is valid for the vehicle type
• Driver’s license has the required medical renewals up to date
• Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is  up to date and renewed on time
• Any change to the license which may affect their entitlement to drive is communicated to their line manager (e.g. Sickness, injury or conviction).
• Their license is made available for inspection in every 6-month period.
• Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
• Assist with stock tacking of equipment when required.
• Assist with any other tasks in the Support Services Department when required
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager