Position: Accessible Transport Driver

Company: Rhodes University

Location: Grahamstown, Eastern Cape

Job type: Permanent

Industry: Higher Education

Closing date:
27 July
2026

INTERNAL ADVERT

Accessible Transport Driver

Department of Student Services and Development (DSSD)

The Department of the Department of Student Services and Development invite suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

The Department of Student Services and Development is committed to provide safe, accessible, reliable and dignified transport services that enable students with disabilities to participate fully in academic, residential, social, leadership and co-curricular activities, thereby supporting the University’s commitment to equity, inclusion and student success.

Main Objective:

To provide safe, accessible, reliable and dignified transport services that enable students with disabilities to participate fully in academic, residential, social, leadership and co-curricular activities, thereby supporting the University's commitment to equity, inclusion and student success.

The

Requirements

- Grade 12

- A valid Code 08 (preferably a Code 10) driver’s license)

- A Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is a requirement

- Minimum of 6 months’ driving

experience
in passenger transport. It could be an advantage for the incumbent to have one year of

experience

as a driver transporting passengers.

- Minimum of 6 months’

experience

working with persons with disabilities or working with students within a higher education environment.

- Ability to operate wheelchair restraints, ramps and other accessibility equipment.

- Valid First Aid Level

1 Certificate

- Clean driving record.

Application
Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

- A comprehensive CV and relevant

qualifications

which should include the following:

- - Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.

- Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.

- A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note that no hand-written

application
s will be considered. Your

application
must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system. Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an

application
being disqualified.

Any questions or

enquiries
regarding the submission of an

application
can be submitted to [email protected].

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

- Short-listing meeting scheduled for the

12 August 2026

- The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.

- Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade 4):

Basic Pensionable

Salary
per annum: R169
363

Cost to

Company
per annum (Approximately): R250
989

All

application
s will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An

application
does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date:
27 July
2026

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated

closing date
if a high number of

application
s are received. To ensure your

application
is considered, please submit it as soon as possible

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your

application
unsuccessful.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the

requirements
of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are:

Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our

responsibilities
and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.