Driver

GENERAL SUMMARY

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the driver will be assigned UNC-GPZ vehicles and will be responsible for transporting all UNC-GPZ authorized personnel. The driver will also be expected to provide office support services as required.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DUTIES

Operate UNC-GPZ vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, ensuring safety of passengers at all times

Ensure that the assigned vehicle is in a good working condition at all times by performing necessary checks on the vehicle and advise the supervisor of any maintenance/ service/repairs required

Maintain vehicle mileage logbook or phone mileage application in an accurate and consistent manner and submit log sheets to supervisor for review on a weekly basis

Monitor fuel consumption of assigned vehicle at all times and report any abnormal consumption to the supervisor

Monitor schedules of full service requirements on assigned vehicle in a timely manner

Ensure that all the required documents and supplies including vehicle insurance, road tax, vehicle logs, first aid kit and necessary spare parts are in place

Ensure security of assigned vehicle by parking it in a safe, secure environment and ensure that all security systems installed on the vehicle are in a good working condition

Provide high level customer service to UNC-GPZ employees and visitors by being punctual, courteous and professional

Report any accidents, theft or related incidents involving UNC-GPZ vehicles or passengers to the supervisor and the police immediately

Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and in good mechanical order at all times; prevent vehicle abuse

Perform support services or any other similar tasks as requested by the supervisor. These may include, but are not limited to: delivering or picking up office correspondence, and assisting with packing, moving, and offloading supplies and equipment.

SPECIAL SKILLS/COMPETENCES

Must be organized and an independent worker

Must have a positive, sober and mature attitude toward work

Must be pleasant, professional, approachable

Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally; good customer service skills with cross-cultural sensitivity

Ability to take initiative and follow-through on all assigned tasks

Ability to work under pressure and outside normal working hours

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The job holder must have a minimum of a grade 12 school certificate with 3 years’ work experience with good references

Valid driver’s license (Class C) and excellent driving record

A professional drivers’ training is an added advantage