Profession private chauffeur

Private chauffeurs transport their employers to a particular destination safely and on time. They use navigation devices to reach the destination in the shortest time possible, advise on weather and traffic conditions and comply with legal driving regulations.

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Personality Type

• Enterprising / Conventional
• Realistic / Social
• Realistic / Enterprising
• Realistic / Conventional

Knowledge

• Health and safety measures in transportation

  The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to health and safety measures intended to prevent accidents or incidents in transportation.

• Passenger transport regulations

  Have knowledge of passenger transport conventions and regulations.

• Effective perception of transport environment

  Know the local transport topography, including roads, traffic hotspots, and alternative routes to reach a destination. Use knowledge to transport the vehicle to its destination in the most time and fuel efficient manner, and minimising safety risks.

• Mechanical components of vehicles

  Know the mechanical components used in vehicles and identify and resolve potential malfunctions.

• Road traffic laws

  Understand road traffic laws and the rules of the road.

• Geographic areas

  Know the geographic area in detail; know where different organisations carry out operations.

Skills

• Operate GPS systems

  Use GPS Systems.

• Tend to passenger belongings

  Handle passenger belongings; assist elderly or physically challenged travellers by carrying their luggage.

• Control the performance of the vehicle

  Understand and anticipate the performance and behaviour of a vehicle. Comprehend concepts such as lateral stability, acceleration, and braking distance.

• Maintain personal hygiene standards

  Preserve impeccable personal hygiene standards and have a tidy appearance.

• Park vehicles

  Park motorised vehicles without compromising the integrity of vehicles and safety of people.

• Work in shifts

  Work in rotating shifts, where the goal is to keep a service or production line running around the clock and each day of the week.

• Ensure vehicle operability

  Keep the vehicle clean and in roadworthy condition. Ensure regular maintenance of the vehicle and provide valid official documents such as licenses and permits where appropriate.

• Focus on passengers

  Transport passengers to their destination in a safe and timely fashion. Provide appropriate customer service; inform passengers in the event of unexpected situations or other incidents.

• Tolerate sitting for long periods

  Have the patience to remain seated for long periods of time; maintain an appropriate and ergonomic posture while sitting.

• Communicate with customers

  Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.

• Interpret traffic signals

  Observe lights on the road, road conditions, nearby traffic, and prescribed speed limits to ensure safety. Interpret traffic signals and act accordingly.

• Follow verbal instructions

  Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.

• Provide private transport services

  Perform private transport services ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements. Ensure that consideration is given to the performance of this work with the aim of providing the best possible service to clients.

• Perform defensive driving

  Drive defensively to maximise road safety and save time, money, and lives; anticipate the actions of other road users.

• Drive in urban areas

  Drive vehicles in urban areas. Interpret and understand transit signs in a city, the regulation of traffic, and the related common automobility agreements in an urban area.

• Maintain vehicle appearance

  Maintain vehicle appearance by washing, cleaning and performing minor adjustments and repairs.

• Drive vehicles

  Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.

• Read maps

  Read maps effectively.

• Lift heavy weights

  Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.

• Assist passengers

  Provide help to people getting in and out of their car or any other transportation vehicle, by opening doors, provide physical support or hold belongings.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB