Executive Driver

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Executive Driver
Reporting To: Site Admin Manager – Chililabombwe and Administration Manager – Lusaka
Base: Chililabombwe, Zambia

CORE PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The executive driver will be responsible for carrying out driving and administrative assignments given by the Admin Manager Lusaka and Site Admin Manager Mingomba. This role will collaborate with multiple departments and needs a highly organized, proficient and punctual character.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Driving & Fleet Management
Facilitate VIP movements and travel coordination
Manage the fleet of vehicles on site and maintain a vehicle condition register for:
Planning of vehicle service maintenance with Avis & Voyagers
Ensure road tax and vehicle compliance is updated
Coordinate use of Fuel cards appropriately
Enforce Motor vehicle policy
Ensure vehicles have the right safety kits (Fire extinguisher & first aid kits)
Run errands and facilitate delivery and collection of goods for site teams (IT, HR, Admin)
Coordinate required courier services to Mingomba site
Manage airport pick up and drop offs including working with an airport shuttle service
Maintain awareness of current road conditions by monitoring news and traffic reports, adjusting routes as necessary to avoid delays.
Maintain daily, weekly and monthly mileage records.

Administrative:
Support all administrative requirements including vendor engagements
Coordinating with the Admin Manager Lusaka office to arrange travel and accommodation bookings, and receive deliveries travel requirements for the project.
Receive, sort, and distribute deliveries in liaison with the Stores Assistant.
Other duties as required.
Liaise with government officials when required

Safety
Drive keeping the road safety regulations all the times.
Drive vehicles safely, following the highway code, considering road and weather conditions and being courteous to other drivers.
Conduct site driving assessments for new staff members
Ensure loads are loaded safely and well secured.
During road trips ensure vehicles are safely parked and locked.

An excellent executive driver will:
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and exercise discretion as required
Working independently and adhering to established policies and guidelines.
Good time management and maintaining a good schedule.
Have good security and safety knowledge
Always show courtesy to other road users.

Qualifications and Experience:
Preferably Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.
Grade 12 Full School Certificate.
More than eight (8) years of experience in a driving and administrative role
Experience in an exploration or mining environment will be an added advantage.
Experience in nationwide and cross-border travel by road
Hold a valid driver’s license and clean police record
4×4 off-road driving certification
Have good computer skills
Excellent communication skills
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism

To apply for this role, please use the following link here.