Driver (LMO/DR 1)

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Office Manager, the Driver is responsible for transporting mail, correspondence, goods, furniture, equipment, staff and other authorized persons. The role also assists with maintaining the operational efficiency of the assigned vehicle. 

Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to Government’s goals and strategies: 

• To assist with maintenance and ensure proper usage of assigned vehicle;
• To transport goods, correspondence, staff, furniture and equipment to various locations. 

Key Responsibilities

Technical: 

• Transports staff and authorized persons to various locations, meetings and other engagements, as directed; 
• Delivers and collects mail, correspondence, messages, packages, goods, furniture, equipment and other items internally and externally (including private homes);
• Sorts items to be delivered according to delivery route; 
• Plans and follows the most efficient routes for delivering items/transporting persons;
• Maintains a daily driving log; 
• Loads and unloads vehicle with items, ensuring items are loaded correctly and taking precautions with hazardous and fragile items, in keeping with the Department’s Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures; 
• Updates and maintains mail and delivery Logbooks, including obtaining the relevant signatures; 
• Ensures the required level of petrol and other fluids at all times, and maintains a log on mileage, petrol and oil usage; 
• Ensures the assigned vehicle is cleaned and maintained according to schedule;
• Inspects vehicle for defects and safe operating condition before and after carriage;
• Delivers the assigned vehicle to the garage for routine servicing or repairs, as directed;
• Ensures the motor vehicle records (fitness, registration and insurance) are current and requests renewals;
• Reports any vehicular accidents/defects or mail theft/losses to the police and the Department immediately; 
• Participates in the setting up of equipment, as required; 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Good customer focus skills 
• Results focus 
• Integrity 

Technical: 

• Basic knowledge of relevant legislations, policies and procedures 
• Good knowledge of Transportation Services (Motor Vehicle/Bike) 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Functionally literate and numerate; 
• Successful completion of the Government Driving Test; 
• Secondary Education; 
• Three (3) years’ experience in a similar capacity; 
• Basic knowledge of motor vehicle mechanics. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Required to lift and carry light loads; 
• Must possess a Valid driver’s license; 
• Required to stand, walk and bend. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.