Driver
Location | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of |
Date Posted | December 1, 2022 |
Category | Driver Transport |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | TZS |
Description
JOB DETAILS:
Job summary:
The driver provides transport and logistical services by driving organisation’s vehicles in a safe and economic manner, in line with WAJIBU’s Standard Operating Procedures and traffic laws and regulations. The Drivers are also responsible for supporting other logistic /administrative activities whenever necessary. Specific requirements of this position are provided hereunder:
Specific job responsibilities:
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate use of the assigned vehicle in the performance of various types of duties.
• Responsible for accounting for each trip, record-keeping and attendance in a form of paperwork for each trip - logbook.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the assigned vehicle, including inspection of the required lubricants and fluids, lights, tire conditions and overall condition of the vehicle.
• Responsible for ensuring proper maintenance of the vehicle is completed by the recommended maintenance firm as necessary and keeping maintenance records; May perform light preventive maintenance on the vehicle.
• Report any problems identified in the vehicle and ensuring all licenses and documents relating to the vehicle are renewed on time and as required.
• Ensure the first aid kit, spare tires and tolls kept in the vehicle are complete and other car accessories are in good condition.
• Ensure that vehicle road licenses and insurances are valid all the time and prompt report upcoming expiries.
• Run errands for the office and provide assorted assistance in the office as required of him/her.
• Perform logistical and administrative activities such as photocopying, documents binding, facilitate training events arrangements, conference room arrangements etc as may be instructed by supervisor
Qualifications and experience requirements:
• Minimum of secondary school level education; vocational training in driving/mechanics from recognized Public Institution is a must; Possession of a clean and valid Class C Driving License is a condition for employment.
• Five years’ experience driving a company vehicle for a reputable organization.
• Driving for an International Organization or NGO would be an added advantage.
• Experience of performing office logistic/administrative duties.
Specific knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Knowledge of safety and first aid kit
• Ability to drive vehicle in rough and difficult roads
• Ability to read maps and obtain directions and plan route
• Knowledge of traffic and road rules and regulations
• Communication skills; good command of English and Kiswahili languages
• Interpersonal and customer services skills
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality
Candidates who consider themselves as accountable, with the necessary integrity, confidence and required competency should lodge their applications ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE EMAIL ADDRESS, enclosing the following:
1. An application letter showing how they meet the requirements of this post,
2. Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (not more than 2 pages),
3. Certified copies of original certificates and awards to support his/her credentials,
4. Necessary documentation to support the five years’ experience requirement
5. Contact address including telephone number(s) and email address(s),
6. Names and full addresses of two (2) professional related referees.
Applying Instructions
WAJIBU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applications should be submitted not later than 05:00 p.m on 12th December, 2022 addressed to:
Physical Address:
Executive Director
WAJIBU – Institute of Public Accountability
P.O. Box 13486,
Dar–es–Salaam – Tanzania.
Email Address:
recruitment@wajibu.or.tz
+255 736 666 916
Please note:
WAJIBU – Institute of Public Accountability prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and allows for equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability status etc