Driver – City Hospital
Job Details
Company: Joint Medical Holdings (JMH)
Position: Driver – City Hospital
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Industry: Healthcare / Hospital Services
Shift: Night-Time Operations
Minimum Education: Grade 12 / Matric
Licence Requirement: Valid Driver’s Licence + valid PDP
Closing Date: Not specified
Job Overview
Joint Medical Holdings (JMH) is looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Driver to support operations at City Hospital in Durban. The position is responsible for providing safe, timely and professional transportation services during night-time operations, helping ensure that staff, patients, documents, stock, equipment and other hospital materials can be transported to the required locations.
This role is suited to an individual who is comfortable driving at night and understands the importance of safety, punctuality and responsible vehicle handling. The successful candidate will be expected to operate the company vehicle in accordance with road traffic legislation, hospital requirements and company policies.
The Driver will play an important supporting role in after-hours hospital operations. Duties will include transporting people and hospital assets, loading and offloading goods, planning efficient routes, monitoring fuel levels and maintaining accurate vehicle records. The Driver will also be responsible for ensuring that the assigned vehicle remains clean, safe and roadworthy.
Because the position involves transporting patients, staff and potentially sensitive hospital materials, professionalism, discretion and careful handling are important. Candidates should be able to remain calm and responsible while working independently during night-time operations.
Applicants must have a Grade 12/Matric Certificate, a valid Driver’s Licence and a valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP). A willingness and ability to work at night is an essential requirement.
Key Responsibilities
The Driver will be responsible for:
- Safely transporting staff and patients to designated locations during night operations.
- Transporting documents, stock, equipment and other hospital materials.
- Loading and offloading goods and equipment safely.
- Planning efficient travel routes using navigation systems.
- Ensuring reliable and timely transportation services.
- Conducting regular vehicle inspections.
- Ensuring the company vehicle remains clean, safe and roadworthy.
- Monitoring vehicle condition and arranging servicing when required.
- Checking fuel levels and arranging refuelling when necessary.
- Maintaining accurate vehicle logbooks and trip records.
- Reporting accidents, vehicle damage and traffic violations promptly.
- Reporting vehicle maintenance problems and other issues.
- Complying with road traffic legislation and safety standards.
- Following all relevant company policies and procedures.
- Driving courteously and professionally at all times.
- Maintaining a safe driving record.
- Supporting after-hours hospital operations through dependable transportation.
- Ensuring transported items are handled securely during night-time travel.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric Certificate.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
- Valid PDP (Professional Driving Permit).
- Willingness and ability to work during night-time operations.
Candidates should also have a responsible approach to driving and vehicle safety, as the role involves transporting people, hospital assets and materials.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong driving and road-safety awareness.
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Good route-planning and navigation skills.
- Responsible vehicle handling.
- Attention to detail when completing logbooks and trip records.
- Good communication skills.
- Professional and courteous conduct.
- Ability to work independently during night shifts.
- Ability to respond responsibly to vehicle or road-related incidents.
- Commitment to maintaining vehicle cleanliness and roadworthiness.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a reliable and safety-focused driver who is comfortable working at night and understands the responsibility involved in transporting hospital staff, patients and important materials.
You should be punctual, professional and able to follow procedures consistently. Good vehicle-care habits, accurate record keeping and a strong commitment to road safety will be important in this role.
Employment Details
This is a full-time, on-site position based at City Hospital in Durban. The role specifically supports night-time hospital operations.
JMH notes that preference will be given to employees from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the JMH vacancy listing for Driver – City Hospital. Ensure that your CV clearly reflects your Matric qualification, valid Driver’s Licence and valid PDP.
📍 Location: Durban
💼 Full-Time | On-Site
🌙 Night-Time Operations
🎓 Matric + Valid Driver’s Licence & PDP