Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 14 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Background
African Parks is a non-profit conservation organization founded in 2000 that manages 22 national parks and protected areas in 12 countries covering 20 million hectares. This is achieved through long-term agreements with national governments, putting in place funding solutions and establishing good governance and management to achieve ecological, social and financial sustainability.

Job Purpose
The position of driver will be a key member of the Field Operations Team when fulfilling the following roles:
• Driving company vehicles carrying authorised passengers or goods to service operational transport needs as required by management
• Ensuring that the vehicles are driven in a sensitive and safe manner to limit damage, wear and tear and prolong their useful lifespan and resale valu
• Care of vehicle and associated equipment including cleaning, pre-driving checks, and reporting defects or vehicle incidents to management
• Complying with and implementing the vehicle fleet record keeping system
• Ensuring that driving complies with all the relevant Zambia’s safety and road traffic legislation
• Assisting with any other reasonable tasks outside of the scope of work mentioned above as required from time to time by management.

Minimum requirements, capabilities, competencies and experience needed for the job
• A valid professional driving licence (Class B) with no restrictions or endorsements.
• A heavy-duty motor vehicle (Class C) would be an added advantage
• A motorbike licence (Class A)
• A coxswain license would be an advantage
• At least 3 years’ previous experience as a driver, with at least two of those years’ experience, in 4×4 driving
• Demonstrable experience in 4×4 off-road drivin
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and care
• Competent written and spoken English
• Strong personal integrity and dependability
• Ability to be organised, flexible, self-motivated and work effectively with minimum supervision
• Good health and physical condition
• Ability to work for long periods in very remote and physically demanding circumstances at unusual working hours.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
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African Parks Zambia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Applicants for this position must have a clean record and traceable references. Candidates must include a day time contact number.
• Interested and qualified candidates must submit their CV with a covering letter describing their suitability for the role. All applicants must include at least 2 contactable references, along with certified copies of NRC and relevant Qualifications.
• Application must be submitted to the Regional Human Resources Manager, by 22 October 2024.

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