Driver

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• Valid South African driver's licence with a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) (essential).
• Valid First Aid Certificate (advantageous).
• Defensive Driving Certificate (advantageous).

• Minimum of 2–3 years' driving experience within a hotel, lodge, resort, or hospitality environment.
• Experience transporting guests and providing exceptional customer service.
• Experience driving passenger vehicles, minibuses, or luxury transport vehicles.
• Familiarity with airport transfers and long-distance driving is advantageous.

• Excellent knowledge of road safety regulations and traffic laws.
• Safe and defensive driving skills.
• Good geographical knowledge of local routes and attractions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service and hospitality skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to complete vehicle inspection reports and logbooks accurately.

• Friendly, professional, and well-presented.
• Honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Patient and courteous.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Calm under pressure with excellent judgement.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding guest service.

• Valid South African driver's licence with a valid PrDP.
• Clean driving record.
• Own reliable transport to and from work (preferred).
• Willingness to work weekends, public holidays, early mornings, evenings, and split shifts.
• Ability to work in remote lodge environments if required.
• Physically fit and able to assist with luggage and loading/unloading duties.
• Eligible to work in South Africa.

• Previous experience in a luxury lodge, hotel, or safari environment.
• Knowledge of local tourist attractions and points of interest.
• Experience driving 4x4 vehicles is advantageous.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for minor vehicle troubleshooting.
• Ability to communicate in additional languages is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of hospitality service standards and guest etiquette.