Driver

About this role

Sasol is recruiting a Driver for its Energy Marketing and Sales team in Secunda, Mpumalanga. The job focuses on moving people, packages and product from place to place safely and on schedule.

What you’ll do

• Check the vehicle before every trip, record any defects and report them as required.
• Know where the safety equipment is on the vehicle and use it correctly, along with your PPE.
• Handle basic first-line vehicle care, such as refuelling, checking tyre pressure and oil, and changing wheels.
• Plan your own daily route, including trips with several stops.
• Report any changes to your schedule, delays or unsafe conditions, and take steps to prevent accidents.
• Keep your supervisor updated on progress and take part in safety, morning and toolbox talks.
• Attend training courses to build your skills, and agree a personal development plan with your supervisor.

What you need

• Grade 12 (matric).
• A valid EC1 driver’s licence (Code 14).
• Two years of experience driving EC1 vehicles or larger.
• Advantageous: a dangerous goods licence.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Reliability, initiative and a strong sense of ownership.
• Discretion when handling sensitive information.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a driver who is careful, dependable and comfortable working on their own. You should enjoy planning your route and keeping your supervisor informed. You also need to take safety rules seriously every day.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate, driver’s licence and any dangerous goods certificate ready as scanned copies.
• List your EC1 or higher driving experience clearly on your CV, with the vehicle types, dates and employers.
• Give a short example of a time you spotted a safety problem or a vehicle defect and dealt with it.

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