Tourism Driver - Johannesburg

About the role

Intrepid Travel is recruiting a driver in Johannesburg for a freelance contract position within its tourism and hospitality business. The role combines driving with passenger transport, customer service and vehicle care, and is advertised as a freelance arrangement with flexibility in how and when work is done, subject to strong availability during the peak season from June to October.

Key responsibilities

• Transport travellers to and from various destinations safely and on schedule
• Assist passengers when entering and exiting vehicles
• Maintain assigned vehicles so they stay clean, undamaged and safe
• Follow specified routes and time schedules, complying with traffic regulations
• Act as a company ambassador, showing courtesy, reliability, patience and respect to passengers
• Drive defensively and handle extended travel, including periods of up to four weeks away from home
• Be available during the peak season (June to October); leadership skills are desirable for on-call team leader duties

Required profile

• Valid Code 10 driver's licence and Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)
• Matric or equivalent, with English and Mathematics
• Good driving record and ability to lift up to 45 kg regularly
• Willingness to travel for extended periods and work outside fixed daily hours
• Clear reading, writing, understanding and speaking of English

Required skills

• Defensive driving
• Customer service and communication with passengers
• Time management and planning