Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates of Malawian origin to fill Non-Established (NE) posts available in the Education Sector of Balaka District Council. The recruitment has been made possible with funding from the Save the Children Fund under a Numeracy and Literacy Project to be implemented for five (5) years from 2024 to 2028.
The posts are as follows:
Driver
Grade: N
Number of Posts: (1)
Station: District Education Office
Salary: MK3,508,536.00 per annum.
Reporting to: The Administrative Officer
Age: Between 30 and 35 years
Responsibilities
- Driving assigned project vehicles to designated destinations
- Checking the condition of the vehicles and ensuring that the vehicle is in roadworthy condition at all times
- Recording mileage on the requisition form and Log Book
- Reporting vehicle faults to Transport/ Administrative Officer
- Refueling Project vehicles to ensure that the vehicle has adequate fuel at all times
- Managing fuel card and register and ensure safe custody of the card.
- Cleaning and washing all project motor vehicles
Checking availability of spare tyre and tools in the vehicles - Checking levels of fuel, oil, engine coolant, tyre pressure and brake fluid in project vehicles
- Checking vehicle licenses, certificate of fitness and insurance validity
- Recording of trips in the logbook
- Any other roles that may be assigned by superiors from time to time.
Qualification
- A minimum of Class B driving license plus a recent Defensive Driving Certificate.
- Malawi School Certificate of Education will have an added advantage,
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as a driver with knowledge of Motor Vehicle Mechanics
- Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Method of application
Applicants must enclose their letters together with photocopies of relevant certificates, curriculum vitae and National Identity Card.
Envelopes for applications must be clearly marked on top the post you are applying for and address to:
The Secretary
Appointments and Disciplinary Committee
Private Bag 1
BALAKA.
Closing date: Applications should reach the above address not later than 31st August, 2024.