The eThekwini Municipality (also known as the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality or the greater Durban area) is a Category A metropolitan municipality located on the east coast of South Africa, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. It includes the city of Durban and its surrounding towns. As a municipality, its role is to provide democratic and accountable local government, deliver basic services in a sustainable manner, and promote social and economic development within its area.

Job Purpose

• To instruct and test staff on proper driving procedures in order to ensure drivers are competent to drive the vehicles and the correct operation of the compaction units.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Train new drivers and refresh existing drivers in the correct handling of Cleansing Solid Waste (CSW) vehicles.
• Refresh existing drivers in the correct handling of CSW vehicles, compaction units and trailers.
• Undertake administrative functions i.e. writing reports on each drivers performance and maintaining an accurate, up to date filing system of such reports and the latest revisions of the Road Traffic Act.
• Ensure that all drivers have current Professional Driving Permits (PrDPs) and correct valid licenses.
• Report to the Fleet Manager any driver who is considered a risk to Council for whatever reason.
• Undertakes related assignments.

Competencies

• Vehicle Safety
• Driving Behaviour
• Quality Orientation
• Learning and Development
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Action Orientation
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct
• Impact and Influence

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent and a Valid Assessor Training Certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC).
• Valid Professional drivers Permit (PrDP).
• 3 years relevant experience in the training of drivers on heavy duty vehicles.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent in the Training and Development related field.
• 4 years relevant experience as a Vehicle Driving Instructor of heavy-duty vehicles.