Pyxus Agriculture Limited
Pyxus Agriculture Limited is a subsidiary of a trusted provider of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable and traceable agricultural products and ingredients, operating in Malawi servicing the needs of its shareholders and their customers. Career
opportunities have arisen in our organisation for various positions within our Forestry Department as below:
FIRE TRUCK DRIVER (1 POST)
Job Purpose
To safely drive the fire truck and other vehicles on given assignments.
Reports to: Area Forestry Supervisor
Key responsibilities
- Perform and document pre & post trip inspections,
- Verifies loads and ensures that all passengers and cargo on the fire truck are safely loaded.
- Safely drive the fire truck on various work assignments.
- Operates fire truck engines, pumps, sprinklers and related equipment
- Attends fire stand by and firefighting duties.
- Ensure safety of the fire truck during firefighting operations.
- Cleans and performs routine checks on the fire truck.
- Maintain vehicle log sheet up to date.
- Ensures COF and Insurance are valid all the time.
- Assist with other vehicle driving assignments from time to time.
Qualifications & Experience
- Class CE license and Defensive driving Certificate.
- Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) is desirable
- 3 years’ truck driving experience preferably in a farm or forestry environment.
The Person
- She/he must have experience working in a farm or forestry environment.
- She/he must possess great communication and record management skills.
- She/he must be a self-starter and must be able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
- She/he must be prepared to reside within the forest.
Method Of Application
Interested candidates must send their applications, clearly marked for the specific job applied for, e.g. “Forestry Clerk” or “Head Guard” etc., to the address below, no later than 7th June 2023
The Human Resources Services Controller
Pyxus Agriculture Limited
Plot 29/285, Kanengo
P.O. Box 40048
LILONGWE 4.
Or Email: mwrecruitment@pyxus.com
Or hand submission to the Forestry Technician at your nearest Pyxus forest office.