Driver at Palladium

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities, and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. For the past 50 years, we have worked with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities, and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental, and financial benefits. Today, Palladium has more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries alongside a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts committed to improving economies, societies and most importantly, people’s lives. Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran, or marital status.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Operations Officer, the Driver is responsible for transporting Palladium – Momentum Tiyeni staff to all project-related activities, including field visits, meetings, airport pick-ups and drop-offs, and other duties as required by the project. The position is based in Lilongwe.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

– Ensures that all trips are approved and properly recorded in the logbook.
– Actively monitors the mechanical conditions of the vehicle, and arranges regular vehicle maintenance
including checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.
– Prepares and submit monthly vehicle fuel/maintenance reports.
– Ensures compliance with government laws on drive speed, parking, and other road safety regulations.
– Ensures that first aid kit, necessary spare parts, and other required items are always available within vehicle.
– Ensures passengers adhere to all road safety regulations.
– Operates the vehicle to assure safe transportation of clients to and from various destinations.
– Carries out office errands, deliveries, and collections as directed.
– Ensures compliance with Palladium’s vehicle driving policies.
– Maintains high standards of customer service to guests.
– Checks that vehicles are properly insured and that all road licenses/taxes are valid.
– Reports all vehicle faults and request for maintenance as appropriate.
– Ensures vehicle is always kept secure, clean, and tidy and in good working condition.

Required Qualifications:

– MSCE or equivalent.
– Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
– Defensive driving license is required.
– Minimum of five (5) years of professional driving experience, preferably within an international organization, government, or private sector environment.
– Familiarity with Malawi traffic laws, regulations, and driving customs.
– Proficiency in basic vehicle maintenance and the ability to identify and report issues.
– Fluency in English

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.