Driver

Job description

Pestalozzi World’s core objectives and holistic motto “Head, Heart and Hands” not only encourages academic achievement but also introduces an ethic of compassion and the benefits of learning practical skill. Pestalozzi enables education for disadvantaged children, teaching practical skills, technical knowledge and ethics. Pestalozzi seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced professional in the following vacancy:

Job Purpose

To ensure the effective and efficient delivery of transport services at Ibex Hill Children’s Village.

Responsibilities

a. Provide a high quality, efficient transport service to Pestalozzi Children’s Village and Pestalozzi Education Centre. This will include the following:
b. Ensuring that all vehicles are kept in a legal condition, including the paper, which will include the following: –

1. Insurance
2. All relevant vehicle tax certificates
3. Fitness
4. Registration document
c. Ensuring that routine servicing is carried out effectively, in a timely manner, on all vehicles.
d. Highlighting necessary repairs before they cause the vehicle to become unusable or unsafe.
d. Carrying out repairs to the vehicle where appropriate.
e. Organising a reputable garage to carry out any major repairs that it is not possible to do on site. This will include obtaining quotes for the work and submitting them to the office.
f. Making sure the vehicles are kept in a clean condition, inside and outside.
g. Prepare a weekly schedule of movement of vehicles to serve the needs of all the departments.
h. Ensure that the vehicles are always fuelled and ready for use and collect statements in order to track usage.
i. Interact with clients professionally at all time
j. Keep mileage records and repair records up-to-date
k. Fulfil administrative needs, like office picks
l. Arrive at destinations on schedule
m. Research and plan for traffic
n. Use navigation applications to determine the best route
The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post. The particular duties and responsibilities may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed.

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Manual Driving License
2. Experience as a Driver for atleast not less than 5 years.
3. Minimum Grade 12 Certificate (or equivalent).
5. Valid manual driving license (preferably with PSV endorsement.
6. Strong knowledge of road safety rules, good communication skills, and basic vehicle maintenance knowledge.
7. Reliable, responsible, and professional with a clean driving record.

If you feel you have the qualifications and attributes, please send cv to pestalozzizambia@pestalozzi.international not later than 15th March,2025