Driver Job in Nairobi, Kenya

An international company is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced person of high integrity to fill the position of Driver in Nairobi, Kenya.

The successful applicant will be responsible for chauffeuring the Executive Director safely for his official duties.

He will also ensure that the Executive Director is driven safely to specified locations at specified times or to destinations and times determined by the Director or his Personal Assistant.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Ensure safe transportation of the Executive Director or any other officials/ guests to and from various destinations
• Assist the Executive Director or any other officials/ guests travelling as passengers in handling with their luggage and packages.
• To ensure the safety of driver and passengers throughout the duration of journeys by driving at all times in a safe and alert manner, conforming to the rules of the road
• Run official errands for the CEO
• Ensure that the cars assigned to his care are consistently clean, adequately fueled and properly maintained
• To ensure that the assigned vehicles are kept in good condition and that good driving practice is observed at all times
• To report any malfunction or damage to the vehicles to the Line Manager immediately, and to ensure that the vehicles are fully repaired, serviced and otherwise maintained as requested by the Line Manager.
• Attend to ushering the Executive Director in and out of the car or to any other assigned/ authorized passengers
• Maintain records of repairs/ maintenance and logs of all trips made and purpose
• Independent judgment must exercised in handling unusual situations
• Perform such other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director or his Personal Assistant

Minimum education and experience

• Must have a KSCE certificate
• Must have a valid, clean driving licence ( BCE) and a valid certificate of good conduct
• At least 5 years of driving experience. Experience in a similar position will be an added advantage
• No drugs or criminal record
• Knowledge in operating and maintaining 4WD vehicles
• Must have good knowledge and experience of Nairobi roads and destinations including various offices
• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions
• Working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of vehicles
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance procedures
• Ability to operate a van or small bus

Person Specification

• Good personal hygiene and pleasant disposition
• Willingness to work on a flexible schedule
• Good interpersonal, communication (English & Kiswahili written and spoken) a must.
• Consistent attention to travel and geographical details (location, time, weather e.t.c.
• Willing to be a resident driver
• Ability to deal effectively and patiently with others
• High integrity

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to his work.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application that should include a cover letter and CV in detailing your experience as it is relevant for the post and including daytime telephone contacts to Drivervacancies35@gmail.com

The deadline for application is 20th April 2012.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.