Driver Vacancy at Wits Health Consortium
Job title: Driver (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Type: Permanent ☐ Fixed Term ☒ Temporary ☐
Main purpose of the job:
To provide a reliable and courteous transportation service to staff and participants with safety as a top priority; to provide a communication link between participants and staff; to operate and maintain assigned vehicles.
Location: DPHRU – Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto
Closing date: 16 January 2026
Submit detailed CV to: Mamosa Phashe at vacancies15@witshealth.co.za or 086 566 6659
Advert reference number: MP – 012 – Driver
In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Key performance areas
Transport the study staff, documents, and specimens from local clinics to the site
Collect stock as required
Find participants which are “lost to follow-up” and to provide reports
Fuelling the vehicles
Maintain a logbook for distance travelled and fuel consumption
Preparing accident and incident reports as necessary
Providing other service as requested by management when not engaged in transportation service
Required minimum education and training
Matric
Valid Drivers Licence (Code B / Code 8 Driver licence) and a PrDP (Professional Driving Permit) is mandatory.
Computer literacy using MS Word and Excel or willingness to learn
Dangerous Goods License to transport biological samples will be highly advantageous
Required minimum work experience
1 – 2 years’ experience working as a driver
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
Must possess strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Self-Disciplined and organised.
Times Management, enthusiastic and ability to work in a team environment.
Flexibility and able to speak in the local languages.
Sober habits
Ability to work overtime
Must be detail orientated
Must be able to work as a member of a team
It is expected that s/he will apply consistent adherence to research and GCP practices
Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, please send an email to: vacancies15@witshealth.co.za. The subject heading of the email must read MP – 012 – Driver and the job title of position applying for. Please include the following documentation:
- A cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for
- A detailed CV
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