Driver

Vacancy

Two Mountains is looking for a Driver for Western Cape, Eastern Cape and KZN on a permanent basis.

Purpose of the Job

Pickup and movement of mortal remains between locations (Hubs & mortuary). Preside over the funeral or memorial service. Leads the procession of the burial or cremation.

Key Outputs

  • Pick-ups of mortal remains
  • Keep cars tidy and clean
  • Repatriation between parlors and Provinces
  • Collects deceased’s documentation from doctors, etc.
  • Drive funeral vehicles and grave dressing.
  • Delivering of coffin to family home
  • On standby for removals
  • Always conduct the vehicle inspection before and after a trip.
  • Assist in preparing the deceased body as requested 
  • Verify that the correct body is delivered to the family.
  • Assisting with viewing of the body by family before it leaves for home. 
  • Assist with grave dressing, put up gazebo’s, mats, and machines, etc. at gravesite.
  • Conduct Funeral Services.
  • Liaise with Manpower and Caterer at the cemetery to check readiness before proceeding to the cemetery in accordance with the Burial Standard Operating procedures.
  • Submit burial order signed by the family to the Branch Manager on return from the funeral.
  • Fill in logbook for every trip.
  • Report all the vehicle faults.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Grade 12

Experience Required

  • Two years experience working in a funeral and burial environment
  • Unendorsed code 10 Driver’s license
  • Code 14 and PDP preferable
  • 5 years of experience driving large vehicles are mandatory

Technical Competencies

  • Funeral handling skills
  • Driving skills
  • Customer care
  • Listening skills

Behavioral Competencies

  • Conduct Customer Orientation
  • Team player
  • Take Initiative & Execute
  • Problem Solving

Closing Date: 4 October 2024

Suitable candidates should forward their applications to: hrburialservices@twomountains.co.za

Two Mountains is an equal opportunity employer subscribing to the Employment Equity Act and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified people to fill the mentioned vacancy.

  • If you do not hear from us within a month of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
  • It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
  • Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
  • Two Mountains reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  • Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
  • CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.