Job Description

Position: Driver and Stand Builder
Salary: Market related
Location: Johannesburg
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Media / Journalism
Reference Number: CWR.DSB.IM.21102025
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Our client is South Africa's leading multi-media trade and technical magazine publishers and exhibition organisers focused on the Mining, Plumbing, HEVCAR and Construction industries and they are looking for a Driver and Stand Builder to join their team as soon as possible.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Driver of the MTE truck and company vehicle; build up & break down of the MTE Exhibitions,; maintenance and cleaning of all Exhibition equipment

• Build up and break down all exhibitions safely and efficiently using checklists
• Drive the truck and company vehicle to and from any exhibition safely and efficiently and obey all traffic rules
• Maintain equipment and keep equipment clean
• Administration

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build Up & Break Down of Exhibitions:

• Accompany MTE on all Exhibitions during the year
• Efficiently build up and break down of exhibition stands and tents
• Check that all work is correct, neat and on time
• Be on site for the duration of the exhibitions and sort out any technical problems with MTE's equipment
• Assist the team at the exhibitions as required according to expo day job descriptions
• Ensure the venue is clean when leaving
• Follow all required checklists

Maintenance of all Exhibition Equipment

• Immediately report missing, broken or faulty equipment timeously
• Ensure that all exhibition equipment is maintained & cleaned at all times
• Assist with a regular inventory to ensure equipment is accounted for
• Follow all required checklists

Driver for Mining & Technical Exhibitions

• Drive the MTE trucks with the exhibition equipment safely to and from the Exhibitions
• Responsible for the cleanliness and well-being of the truck used
• Report any concerns should the truck not be performing or damaged
• Report any accident or damage to manager and SAPS on same day
• Equip himself with the legal required license to drive the truck and comply with AARTO legislation
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements relating to the truck, i.e. current license disc, etc.
• Checking the truck is roadworthy every time it is being used
• Ensure regular servicing of truck
• Pay all AARTO and other fines received for traffic infringements
• Follow all required checklists

Driver for Media Company

• Drive the company vehicle (Ford Bantam) safely to required destinations
• Collect and deliver post, material and magazines as directed for the publishing division
• Responsible for the cleanliness and well-being of the vehicle used
• Report any accident or damage to manager and SAPS on same day
• Report any concerns should the Ford not be performing or damaged
• Equip himself with the legal required license to drive the company vehicle and comply with AARTO legislation
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements relating to the vehicle i.e. current license disc, etc.
• To check the vehicle is roadworthy every time it is being used
• Ensure regular service of the vehicle
• Pay all AARTO and other fines received for traffic infringements
• Follow all required checklists

General & Administrative Requirements

• Keep own skills and knowledge up to date, especially in respect of subjects that are directly relevant to the job, i.e. routes, traffic, and legislative requirements in respect of driving a truck and vehicle.
• Undertake any training required.
• Ensure all logbooks and expenses are submitted monthly.
• Assist with training others as required by management.
• Comply with company dress code and maintain a smart, business-like appearance at all times.
• Comply with and use all company systems, procedures and policies.
• Present a supportive, positive and enthusiastic attitude towards the job, the company and your colleagues at all times.
• Actively promote the benefits of the company and its media and events and ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Comply with all health and safety requirements and legislation.
• Report any work related accident on day of occurrence
• Perform any other reasonable job-related task as requested by management.
• Supply reports and information as required by management.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualifications will be highly advantageous

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Min 2 - 3 years' experience in a similar position
• Valid, unendorsed driver's license (Minimum Code C1)
• Excellent driving skills
• General knowledge of SA/SADC roads and directions
• Experience with build-up & break down of exhibition stands and tents
• Communication
• Contributing to team success
• Initiating Action
• Managing Work
• Planning & Organising
• Quality Orientation
• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills

TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION, PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:
https://www.careers-page.com/the-globevest-group-2/job/7XY95Y5X
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