Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Drivers for our Athi River campus willing and ready to start in June 2025. The Driver shall be responsible and accountable for the execution of daily transportation of students/staff and the mechanical maintenance of the Nova Pioneer’s fleet of motor vehicles. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century. Disclaimer: Nova Pioneer does not charge any fee to process your application.
About Nova PioneerImagine a world in which every young person across Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century. A school that cares about individual students and allows them to explore the world around them. A school that focuses more on developing skills than on memorizing content. At Nova Pioneer, we have done more than just imagine this future, we are bringing it to life. Nova Pioneer is a pan-African, independent network of schools offering high quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school.
Nova Pioneer uses a unique, enquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to ask “why” instead of telling them the “what”. It allows them to form their own thinking through exploration, investigation and collaboration. Nova Pioneer currently has 16 schools in South Africa and Kenya with a vision to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students across the African continent in the next decade. To learn more visit http: //www. novapioneer. com. About The RoleKey responsibilities for the role include:
Operate the school motor vehicle in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and proceduresEnsure that “door to door” policy for dropping and picking of pupils is maintainedFollow planned route on a time scheduleWork together with the bus assistant in maintaining order in the busReport and document any vehicle defect on daily basisObserve speed limits and all other road signsFuel allocated vehicle as per fueling scheduleDrive pupils to educational trips, sports activities and any other school activity in a safe mannerDocument actual mileage, timings and destination in the vehicle movement book before commencement of any tripUndertake daily routine checks for tyres, oil, radiator coolant and lightsEnsure the allocated school motor vehicle is kept clean on daily basisNotify Transport Manager of any accident/incident immediatelyNotify Transport Manager of any delay, route diversion and riotsFollow Emergency policy when involved in emergencies or accidentEnsure the school motor vehicle is safely and securely parked on campus and when on tripsEnsure that all pupils on route are on board before journey startEnsure all on board are aware of rules and responsibilities as passengersMaintain order and discipline in the school motor vehiclePerform any other duties as assigned on behalf of the organization including running errands, transporting staff and ferrying students to the hospital for emergency casesCompliance with Internal Policies, Standards, National Laws & RegulationsAdhere to the stipulated standards and conduct outlined by the Nova Pioneer Transport Policy, the Nova Pioneer Employee Handbook and other relevant policiesEnsure that all National and County Legal requirements such as licenses, permits or certificates are met and continually kept current or updated.
This includes any motor vehicle licenses, approvals, certificates and permitsChampion & Promote Safety & Best Work PracticesConduct weekly workplace inspection to ascertain adherence to the Workplace Health & Safety Protocols and other relevant standardsParticipate and own all Health & Safety initiatives that may be recommended by the Health & Safety Committee or other Organisation or School Leadership organsResponsibly handle and operate tools, equipment and machinery according to the prescribed manufacturer’s recommendations and safety proceduresCorrect unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisorKeep the workshop, equipment and tools in a safe operating conditionLive the Nova Pioneer CultureFully embrace Nova Pioneer’s culture, values and beliefs and promote them to students, staff, parents and members of the outside communityWork collaboratively and cohesively in a team, being mindful and respectful of each person’s contributions and styleMaintain the adopted Nova Pioneer Transport Policy approach of door-to-door student pick-up and drop-offEnsure the strict adherence of the various Transport Services Standard Operating ProceduresAttend and participate in team meetings that arise throughout the school yearOperational ExcellenceProactively monitor and report/act on Customer FeedbackAdhere to the Transport Services Safety and Operating Procedures and provide timely feedbackEnsure accurate and timely documentation of all relevant recordsPerforms other duties as assigned by your Manager from time to timeAbout YouSkills and Qualifications required:
Diploma in Auto-mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institutionKnowledge of highway code and school bus regulationsPossess a PSV LicensePossess a BCE- Class Driving License for more than 8 yearsMust Possess a recent (not older than 6 months) Certificate of Good ConductRecommendation from 3 previous employersMinimum 2 years’ experience with school bus transportationAbility to operate the school bus in a safe and responsible mannerClient service and public interaction skillsAnalytical and problem-solving skillsEffective verbal and listening communications skillsFirst aid knowledgeHow To ApplyDoes working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then Apply Now!To apply, please complete the form on the right-hand side of this page.
We cannot process applications that are emailed to us. Please note: Where a copy of your resume is required, copying and pasting from a formatted document e. g. Microsoft Word may not result in the formatting transferring correctly to the final resume. You are encouraged to attach your resume in PDF format to protect formatting. There are a series of stages in the Nova Pioneer interview process and candidates will be moved forward in the process depending on their success in the previous stage. The process is as follows: Phone interview:
a short conversation to understand your skills and experience a little better. Practical demonstration of what you can do: you will complete a written task or a demonstration related to the role you are applying for. In-person interviews: at this point, you will visit one of our schools to meet the team and participate in a series of in-person interviews. Final interview: you’ll have a final conversation with the hiring manager before decisions are made.
WORKING AT NOVA PIONEERNova Pioneer is a place where our people experience tremendous growth, fast! We invest heavily in the growth of our people because it leads to greater mastery in both us and our students. “Novaneers” work harder and work longer hours than most schools but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and ongoing personal development and provide clear career pathways that ensure that our people are always achieving their personal and professional best.
Nova Pioneer has a highly energetic, entrepreneurial environment where our people get to bring their creative and innovative ideas to life. We look for people who are flexible and who are able to adapt and respond quickly to adversity with a positive, can-do attitude (there are no problems, only solutions!). We welcome challenges and roll with the punches because it makes us, and our students, better. There is no problem too big for us! We bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels our work and learning.
Read more about our culture principles on our website. Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on talent. ke@novapioneer. com or talent. sa@novapioneer. com. Powered by JazzHRKWPduVnqrl
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