Code 8 Driver – Affinity Health

 Affinity Health – Code 8 Driver Position Available

Join Our Exclusive Talent Pool! We are committed to fostering talent and providing opportunities for professional growth. As we expand our operations, we are establishing a talent pool of dedicated individuals who share our passion for excellence. A reputable Medical Insurance Company located in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a Code 8 Driver to handle multiple daily deliveries and collections of goods, materials, equipment, and personnel, often requiring changes to the planned schedule at short notice.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Delivery and collection of materials and equipment
2. Transportation of personnel
3. Performance of ad hoc duties

Key Tasks:

• Deliver goods over local, inter-city, and inter-provincial routes as directed
• Undertake multi-stop loads efficiently
• Ensure compliance with all procedures and regulations regarding the transport of hazardous materials
• Maintain accuracy and completeness of all documentation related to collections and deliveries
• Maintain constant communication with the Dispatcher
• Record deliveries, driving incidents, routes, etc., using electronic logs
• Adhere to all applicable traffic laws and take prescribed rest periods during trips
• Transport personnel over local, inter-city, and inter-provincial routes as directed
• Ensure the safety of passengers during transit for business engagements, meetings, shuttle services, etc.
• Perform ad hoc duties such as official banking, vehicle maintenance, and routine inspections
• Report vehicle maintenance problems promptly and perform minor repairs in roadside emergencies
• Maintain the safety of company vehicles during duty hours
• Fill up on fuel and conduct routine pre-trip inspections
• Perform additional duties as required

Essential Qualifications:

• Matriculation
• Code 8 Driver’s License

Essential Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role

Knowledge and Skills:

• Effective communication skills
• Proficient driving skills
• Good time management and listening skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Attributes:

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Friendly demeanor
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Honest, hardworking, and humble