DRIVER X 2 , World Vision Lesotho

P/Bag A256
Maseru 100
Lesotho

tel. (09266) 22 317371
fax (09266) 22 310255
POSITION ADVERTISEMENT
DRIVER X 2

The above-mentioned position exists in World Vision Lesotho - in Mpharane ADP in Mafeteng & Kota ADP in Leribe Districts.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To provide effective logistics support to the Project, enhance transport services and provide a wide range of expedient support services for the Project. To ensure that all errands are carried out in timely manner

Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

REPORTS TO: ADP Managers
DURATION: Three (3) years contract.

MAJOR REPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports WV Staff to and from the field in safely manner.
• Ensure safe use of vehicles
• Adherence of traffic regulations
• Correct vehicle operations
• Monitors mileage travelled and fuel used in order to calculate fuel consumption, and reconciles this against the meter readings through the maintenance of log books on daily basis.
• Oversee the maintenance of World Vision vehicle, ensuring that the assigned vehicle is kept in good working condition.
• Monitors the assigned vehicle on a weekly basis (checking oil leaks, accident damage, tyre conditions, and vehicle servicing).
• Ensures that the mechanical state of the assigned vehicle and defects are reported and attended to timeously.
• Checks the status vehicles- engine oil, water, brake fluid on a daily basis
• Transports only authorised passengers.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the ADP Manager, as the need arises.
• Attends and participates in daily devotional meetings.

Other Competencies/Attributes:
• Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
• Attend in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
• Perform other duties as required.
REMUNERATION
Competitive with market standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

• COSC with defensive driving
• Valid driver’s license with at least 3 years experience.
• Good knowledge of car mechanics, with a certificate in car maintenance, will be an added advantage.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the road system of the area of work. Must be good in English, both written and spoken.
• Good telephone manner and ability to work in a cross-cultural environment with multi-national staff.
• Ability to prioritize work in relation to need and urgency.
• A working knowledge of fax machine, photocopier and telephone preferred.

Interested persons should forward their applications with Curriculum Vitae, Certified Educational Certificates and transcripts to The Human Resources Director, World Vision Lesotho. P/Bag A256, Maseru – 100, Lesotho on or before 18th July 2014.

If you have not heard from us by 25th July 2014, consider your application having not been successful.

As a Child focused organization, World Vision Lesotho is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.