Luxury Driver
Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd · Hout Bay
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• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent. • Valid South African driver's licence with a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) (essential). • Valid First Aid Certificate (advantageous). • Defensive Driving Certificate (advantageous). Experience Required
• Minimum of 2–3 years' driving experience within a hotel, lodge, resort, or hospitality environment. • Experience transporting guests and providing exceptional customer service. • Experience driving passenger vehicles, minibuses, or luxury transport vehicles. • Familiarity with airport transfers and long-distance driving is advantageous. Knowledge & Skills
• Excellent knowledge of road safety regulations and traffic laws. • Safe and defensive driving skills. • Good geographical knowledge of local routes and attractions. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong customer service and hospitality skills. • Ability to remain calm under pressure. • Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge. • Good organisational and time management skills. • Ability to complete vehicle inspection reports and logbooks accurately. Personal Attributes
• Friendly, professional, and well-presented. • Honest, reliable, and trustworthy. • Patient and courteous. • Strong attention to detail. • Punctual and dependable. • Flexible and adaptable. • Calm under pressure with excellent judgement. • Passionate about delivering outstanding guest service. Other Requirements
• Valid South African driver's licence with a valid PrDP. • Clean driving record. • Own reliable transport to and from work (preferred). • Willingness to work weekends, public holidays, early mornings, evenings, and split shifts. • Ability to work in remote lodge environments if required. • Physically fit and able to assist with luggage and loading/unloading duties. • Eligible to work in South Africa. Preferred Competencies
- Previous experience in a luxury lodge, hotel, or safari environment.
- Knowledge of local tourist attractions and points of interest.
- Experience driving 4x4 vehicles is advantageous.
- Basic mechanical knowledge for minor vehicle troubleshooting.
- Ability to communicate in additional languages is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of hospitality service standards and guest etiquette.