SOUTH AFRICA · SALARY IN RANDS

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

What the work involves, the skills employers want, and how to get started in South Africa.

  • Airport Shuttle Driver
  • Chauffeur
  • Driver
  • Limo Driver (Limousine Driver)
  • Motor Coach Driver
  • Shuttle Bus Driver
  • Shuttle Driver
  • Special Needs Bus Driver

What do Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs do?

Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs are professionals responsible for transporting individuals or groups of passengers to various destinations, often using vehicles such as vans, buses, or luxury cars. These drivers operate within predefined routes or schedules, commonly serving airports, hotels, corporate events, and private functions. Their primary duty is to ensure the safe and timely arrival of passengers while providing a pleasant travel experience. Shuttle drivers typically work for transportation companies, hotels, or ride-sharing services, while chauffeurs may be self-employed or work for private clients or luxury transportation services.

What the work actually is

  • Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.
  • Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
  • Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
  • Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
  • Complete accident reports when necessary.

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Tools used on the job

Technology

  • Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
  • Mobile location based services software Digital Dispatch · Global positioning system GPS software · Piccolo Software PiccoloTaxi · TSS Wireless Fleet Management Suite
  • Data base user interface and query software Actsoft Comet Tracker · Penchant Software dispatchOffice · TranWare Enterprise Suite
  • Office suite software Microsoft Office software
  • Operating system software Microsoft Windows

Tools

  • Touring bicycles Bicycle taxis · Pedicabs · Rickshaws
  • Mobile phones Cell phones · Smartphones
  • Security cameras Digital surveillance camera systems
  • Radio frequency identification devices Radio frequency identification RFID devices
  • Mobile medical services first aid kits Emergency first-aid kits

Who it suits

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

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Questions people ask

How much do Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs earn in South Africa?

Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs salaries in South Africa vary by experience, province and employer.

What do Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs do?

Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule, Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order and Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.

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