Motor Vehicle Driver at National Commission for Science and Technology

INTRODUCTION

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) is a fully sub vented parastatal organization established under the Science and Technology Act, No. 16 of 2003. The main function of the Commission is to advise the Government and other stakeholders on all science and technology matters in order to achieve a science and technology led development. The Commission fulfils its legal mandate through promoting, supporting, coordinating and regulating the development and application of Science, Technology and Innovation so as to create wealth in order to improve the quality of life.

NCST invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the vacant posts tenable at the Commission’s Secretariat situated in Lingadzi House, City Centre, Lilongwe. The following are the required vacant posts:

Note: The vacancies can also be downloaded in PDF by clicking the following link: NCST Vacancies

VACANCY: MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER

JOB IDENTIFICATION FACTORS

Job title : Motor Vehicle Driver
Grade : CST10
Reporting to : Head Motor Vehicle Driver
Directorate : Finance and Administration
Division : HR and Administration
Responsible for : None

PURPOSE, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Purpose of the job: To provide motor vehicle driving and office support services in the Commission.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Driving vehicles on official errands;
2. Loading and unloading baggage, documents or goods;
3. Maintaining log books for each trip, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes and greasing;
4. Reporting vehicle breakdowns or accidents following the laid down steps;
5. Maintaining schedules of Road Tax, COF and Insurance for vehicles and informing administration when renewal is due;
6. Carrying routine and day to day care and minor maintenance of official vehicles;
7. Performing any other duties relevant to the post.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE FACTORS

Minimum Academic and Professional

Qualifications/Experience

 Malawi Schools Certificate of Education (MSCE);
 A valid Driving Licence (Category P.G)
 Valid Defensive Driving Certificate
 At least 3-years’ experience as a driver

Functional skills (Behavioural Competencies/Attributes

 Driving skills,
 good personal qualities,
 Cooperative and flexible character,
 Sober and mature character,
 Basic mechanic skills,
 Communication skills,
 Customer care skills.

Method Of Application

Applications including a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates, membership certificates from appropriate professional bodies, National ID and names and addresses of three traceable referees, one of which must be from the most recent employer should be sent to the following address not later than 6 September, 2024. Applicants must write clearly on the envelope the position they are applying for.

The Director General
National Commission for Science and Technology,
Private Bag B303
Capital City,
Lilongwe 3.

NCST is an equal gender-based opportunity employer and only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged and invited to the interviews.