Driver at Balaka District Council

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates of Malawian origin to fill Non-Established (NE) posts available in the Education Sector of Balaka District Council. The recruitment has been made possible with funding from the Save the Children Fund under a Numeracy and Literacy Program to be implemented for five (5) years from 2024 to 2028.

The posts are as follows:

Driver.
Grade: N
Station: District Education Office
Salary: MK3,508,536.00 per annum.

Reporting to : The Program Cordinator

Responsibilities:

• Driving assigned program vehicles to designated destinations
• Checking the condition of the vehicles and ensuring that the vehicle is in roadworthy condition at all times
• Recording mileage on the requisition form and Log Book
• Reporting vehicle faults to Transport/ Administrative Officer
• Refueling Program vehicles to ensure that the vehicle has adequate fuel at all times
• Managing fuel card and register and ensure safe custody of the card
• Cleaning and washing all program motor vehicles
• Checking availability of spare tyre and tools in the vehicles
• Checking levels of fuel, oil, engine coolant, tyre pressure and brake fluid in program vehicles
• Checking vehicle licenses, certificate of fitness and insurance validity
  Recording of trips in the logbook
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a driver with knowledge of Motor Vehicle Mechanics
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Any other roles that may be assigned by superiors from time to time.

Qualification

• A minimum of Class B driving license plus a recent Defensive Driving Certificate.
• Malawi School Certificate of Education will have an added advantage,

Method of Application

Applicants must enclose their letters together with photocopies of relevant certificates, Curriculum Vitae and National Identity Card and address to the following emails: [email protected] and [email protected] not later than 4.30 pm on 14th October, 2024.