Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 15 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
To drive assigned project vehicles, transporting Good Neighbors Zambia/Partners staff and consultants to sites.

REPORTS TO: Administration and logistics officer
Main Duties and Accountabilities (Without Limitation)
• Ensure correct loading and unloading of the vehicles considering the maximum load capacity, proper distribution and securing of the load.
• Ensure vehicle maintenance; this includes ensuring the car is washed, serviced on time and reporting any major repairs to be undertaken to the immediate supervisor.
• Immediately notify supervisor of any technical failure, damage or need for maintenance and note details in vehicle logbooks.
• Record fuel consumption of vehicles.
• Carry out the necessary daily and weekly check-ups as specified in vehicle policy.
• Ensure safe parking of the vehicle at night, during breaks and when not in use.
• Verify that the vehicle logbooks are complete, first aid kit and a spare wheel.
• Other tasks as assigned include but are not limited to assisting team leaders in the field.
• Follow all traffic rules and regulations.
• Drive at a speed which is adjusted to the road and weather conditions and with consideration for the safety of the passengers, other road users, the load and technical state of the vehicle
• Wear seat belt and ensure that the passengers in the front seats are also always wearing seat belts when the vehicle is in motion.
• Determine whether to attempt to cross a difficult section of the road, to continue after a technical defect has been detected, or to delay the travel
• Immediately notify supervisor as well as local authorities, in case of any accident in which you are involved
• Transporting officers for meetings and any other official trips
• Maintain valid driver’s license and ready for inspection.
• Make sure all necessary documents (i.e.) insurance, registration etc.) are present in the vehicle and are up to date.
• Ensure that you have the necessary travel permits and documents before undertaking a journey
• Correctly record each use of the vehicle in the logbook, including complete date, beginning mileage, ending mileage, travel start location (from) destination and purpose of travel.
• Settle all per diems and declarations as soon as you return from field travel.
• Carry a correctly filled in and signed waybill whenever goods are transported and make sure that one copy of the waybill gets signed by the receiver after all the goods are properly delivered and handed over.
• Manage insurance and renewal of vehicle licenses.
• other duties that may be delegated from time to time by superiors.

Requirements
• Full Grade Twelve Certificate
• A valid class C driver’s license-0 restriction
• knowledge in auto mechanics will be added advantage
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a professional driver.
• A defensive driving certificate is a must
• Prior NGO experience is an added advantage.
• A clean driving record.
• Must be a Zambian Citizen.

Other skills/Attributes:
• Sober and mature character.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to self-motivate and motivate a team.
• Fluency in English Language (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Confidentiality and interpersonal skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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• All applicants must be Zambian Nationals with a Green National Registration Card.
• Applicants are advised to apply for one position only and failure to abide will invalidate the applications.
• Applicants MUST belong to relevant Professional Bodies.
• Applicants MUST submit applications in One PDF file in an orderly way.
Interested persons should send their application letters supported by copies of certified academic and professional qualifications with detailed cv’s with three (3) traceable referees not later than 17:00hrs on 20th August 2024 to the address below via the following in the subject line, please indicate the specific position you are applying for; only those applications that reference the position in the subject line will be considered.

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