Drivers (5)

Job description

RADIATION PROTECTION AUTHORITY 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) is a Regulatory Body under the Ministry of Health established by the Ionising Radiation Protection Act No. 16 of 2005 and its Amendment Act No. 19 of 2011. RPA’s mandate is to protect the public, workers and the environment from hazards arising from the use of devices or materials capable of producing Ionising Radiation.

The Authority has a vacancy for the following position:

Drivers (5)

Reports To: Transport Officer

Location Lusaka                            

Job Objective

To drive and maintain Authority vehicles in order to facilitate mobility of officers, materials and equipment.

Main Duties

1.   Undertake effectively driving of the vehicles allocated so as to ensure the safety and timely movement of officers and materials.

2.   Prepare timely reports on the occurrence of road traffic accidents in order to facilitate prompt remedial actions.

3.   Complete timely log books in order to enhance accountability of journeys.

4.   Undertake regularly inspections of the vehicles road worthiness so as to avoid traffic accidents and unnecessary breakdowns.

5.   Undertake regularly and secures the vehicles daily in order to ensure cleanliness and security.

Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications

1.   Full grade twelve (12) Certificate of Education with credit in English

2.   Valid SADC driving license class B or higher

3.   Experience in driving both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.

4.   Formal defensive driving training or mechanical trade test certification will be an added advantage.

Skills/Attributes

1.   Sober minded and trustworthy

2.   Honest and organized

3.   Minimum of two (2) years working experience as a Driver

4.   Must be aged 35 years and above

5.   Good command of English and able to communicate easily

6.   Pleasant interpersonal skills

5.   A clean driving record

6.   Familiarity with GPS devices and the Zambian road terrain

7.   Must possess basic mechanic skills and troubleshooting

8.   Availability to occasionally take weekend and night shifts

9.   Able to maintain a polite and professional disposition

10. Must possess good communication skills

Method of Application

1.   Interested individuals should send their applications as ONE SINGLE DOCUMENT and should comprise an application letter, copies of their certificates certified by ZAQA, a detailed curriculum vitae inclusive of three (3) names of traceable referees to the undersigned no later than Saturday, 14th February, 2026.

2.   Candidates MUST download and fill in the Profile Summary Form HERE and email it together with the application document to recruitment@rpa.gov.zm. Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line of the email. The size of the attachments should not exceed 10 megabytes. Only applications sent via email will be considered.

3.   ​Please note that filling in the Profile Summary Form is mandatory, and should be in Microsoft Word format and not Portable Document Format (PDF).

4.   Applications should be addressed to:

The Executive Director

Radiation Protection Authority

Exploration House, Government Road

P.O Box 50002

Ridgeway

LUSAKA

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.