Curro DigiED New Road in Midrand is inviting suitably qualified and responsible candidates to apply for a full-time Bus Driver position. The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting learners safely and efficiently while also assisting with general maintenance and support duties around the school.
The position is expected to commence in October 2026 and carries Vacancy Reference Number 30198.
Curro is an independent schooling provider in South Africa that delivers education from early childhood development through to Grade 12. The organisation focuses on creating a safe, ethical and values-driven environment where learners can receive balanced and relevant education.
Bus Driver Vacancy Details
Position: Bus Driver
Employment Type: Full-time
School: Curro DigiED New Road
Location: Midrand, Gauteng
Vacancy Reference: 30198
Starting Date: October 2026
Closing Date: 09 October 2026
Curro is an equal-opportunity employer. Preference may be given to candidates who meet the organisation’s employment equity requirements.
Main Responsibilities
The appointed Bus Driver will play an important role in ensuring that learners and staff are transported safely. The driver will operate the school’s transportation vehicle according to the approved routes and scheduled times.
Duties will include collecting learners from designated points and ensuring they are safely transported to and from the school. The driver may also transport learners and teachers to various destinations for school activities and excursions. Where required, the driver will assist with planning suitable routes and stops.
Maintaining appropriate behaviour and discipline among learners while they are travelling will also form part of the role. The successful candidate must therefore be comfortable communicating with learners and maintaining a professional and responsible environment inside the vehicle.
General School Support Duties
This position also includes general worker responsibilities. The successful applicant may assist with basic maintenance and facilities-related tasks around the school.
Responsibilities can include checking facilities regularly, responding to maintenance requirements and completing basic maintenance work where necessary. Any repairs that require additional attention must be reported to the facilities manager.
The employee may also assist with security and access control, traffic management and other general school support activities.
Garden maintenance will form part of the duties as well. This may include caring for grass and flower beds, keeping outdoor areas maintained, checking gardening supplies and reporting any requirements to the facilities manager. Tools and equipment used for maintenance and gardening must also be properly stored and maintained.
Vehicle Safety and Maintenance
Safety is a key part of the position. The Bus Driver will be expected to conduct daily inspections of the assigned vehicle before operating it and report mechanical problems when identified.
The driver will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle and ensuring that it remains in a suitable condition for transporting learners.
Other responsibilities may include checking fuel, oil, tyres and batteries and attending to basic vehicle requirements where necessary. The successful applicant may also participate in safety drills, meetings, first-aid sessions and relevant training.
Accurate records must be maintained, including mileage information, passenger numbers and other required reports.
Requirements
Applicants interested in this opportunity should meet the following minimum requirements:
- Grade 12 or Matric qualification.
- A valid EC1 or C1 driver’s licence for the applicable heavy motor vehicle category.
- A valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
- Good command of English.
- A clear criminal record.
- Ability to perform general worker and maintenance-related duties.
- Previous experience driving a school bus or working in a similar position will be advantageous.
- Good communication skills when dealing with learners, parents and staff.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Reliable, punctual and responsible approach to work.
- Energetic, helpful and enthusiastic attitude.
- Trustworthy and able to carry out responsibilities independently.
- Willingness to work overtime when required.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit a comprehensive CV together with copies of their qualifications and any applicable SACE registration documentation as part of the online application process.
Applicants should carefully check that they meet the minimum requirements before applying. Curro has warned that candidates who repeatedly apply for positions for which they do not meet the minimum requirements may be restricted from using the application system for a period of 30 days.
The closing date for applications is 09 October 2026.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high number of applications received. If you do not receive feedback from Curro within two weeks after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Curro also reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Closing Date: 09 October 2026
Apply through the official Curro careers website and ensure that all required documentation is submitted with your application.