Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 24 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
This role is responsible for driving any assigned Company vehicles in order to transport authorized personnel and freight to and/or from various worksites and locations in a timely, safe and courteous manner.

Key Accountabilities
• Drive assigned Company vehicle to transport authorised personnel and freight to and/or from various locations in a timely, safe and courteous manner.
• Inspect safety devices, controls, oil, water, brake fluid and lubricant levels as well as other essential indicators to ensure that the vehicle is roadworthy before driving it.
• Complete internal transactional documentation including vehicle pre-journey checklist and log books and related forms by inserting the relevant information (quantitative/ qualitative) and/or details of activities.
• Drive a range of vehicles such as managerial vehicles, buses, vans and trucks, which the jobholder is duly licenced for in line with the Company’s multi-skilling approach.
• Strictly follow delivery or pick-up instructions as directed by the supervisor or other relevant official and record details thereof.
• Promptly report to the Supervisor – Transport or any other designated official any delays due to weather or traffic conditions or other emergencies in the event of any irregularities relating to pick-up or delivery.
• Identify and report vehicle defects and accidents to the supervisor, System Control and HSES & Risk, as appropriate, for further action.
• Strictly adhere to all road and road traffic legislation and regulations and applicable Company Transport Policy, procedures and cardinal rules.
• Carry out all work tasks and assignments in strict compliance with applicable HSE policies and standards.
• Participate as an effective team member in working collaboratively with leaders, peers and relevant others to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications and experience
• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Valid SADC Class CE Driver’s License.
• At least 3 years of professional full-time driving experience.
• An overall accident-free (first-party caused) driving record for 5 years.

Technical Competences
• Thorough knowledge of Zambian road traffic legislation, regulations and cardinal rules and familiarity with driving conditions and restrictions.
• Sound knowledge of road networks in the major cities and towns of Zambia and thoroughly acquainted with the layout of Kitwe and other Copperbelt towns.
• Demonstrable knowledge of basic automotive inspection and maintenance procedures and working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
• Physical stamina to sit and remain alert while driving for an aggregate or continuous period of up to eight (8) hours.
• Well-disposed to short notice in the assignment of trips, tight delivery schedules and driving in all kinds of weather.
• Mobile crane 30 to 70-ton operational skills an added advantage.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• If you have the relevant experience and skills as indicated above, please click on this link https://recruitment.cec.com.zm/  and complete the online job application form. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted at this stage. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 4th October 2024.
• CEC is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in its staff. Suitably qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants are requested to provide daytime contact numbers and accessible email addresses. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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