DRIVER
Full Time
April 10, 2024
Zomba, Malawi
April 17, 2024

Company: Sparkle Foundation Malawi

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Overview

Vacancy

 

Sparkle Foundation is a dynamic and passionate non-profit organisation committed to empowering communities and creating lasting positive change in Malawi. Our mission is to spark hope, inspire change, and illuminate the path to a brighter future for vulnerable populations. We focus on education, healthcare, Nutrition, and community development to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

We are looking for a passionate and suitably qualified candidate to fill the following vacancy.

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Job Title: ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Driver

Job Specification:

Responsible for transporting organizational cargo and personnel from one location to another and ensuring that all traffic laws are adhered to.

 

Duties and Tasks

  1. Ensure all aspects of vehicle policy are being followed and enforced during any assignments.
  2. Signal any sign of need for maintenance or other problem with the vehicle to the HR and Administrative Office
  3. Ensuring safety features and tools of the vehicle are available and on good working order.
  4. Updates logbook by indicating the date, mileage, and purpose of the journey.
  5. Checks oils, lubricants, water, tyre pressure; lights, wipers and any other parts that need checking before starting the vehicle off on daily basis to ensure the vehicles are road worth.
  6. Compiling logbooks and generating fuel analysis reports
  7. Check that vehicles are properly insured and that all road licenses/taxes are valid.
  8. Ensure vehicle is always kept secure and clean.
  9. Strictly observe Traffic Rules and Regulation and maximum speed limit as prescribed by the laws of Malawi.
  10. Assist with administrative tasks associated with the procurement, data entry, checking inventory and monitor / replenish office supplies & materials.
  11. To drive Sparkle Officers and other programme beneficiaries when need arises, such as transporting sick children to the hospital.

 

Qualifications

Applicants should possess a valid Malawi Driving license , minimum of Malawi School Certificate of Education with an ability to speak and understand English.

Those with a motorbike driving license will have added advantage

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DESIRABLE PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Use interpersonal skills: tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Work as a team player.
  • Follow directions, policies and procedures in an appropriate and timely manner.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Great professional driving skills

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested and meet the requirements above, please send your Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and copies of your certificates including the names and contacts of 3 traceable referees to the following address: The Country Director, The Sparkle Foundation, P.O Box 1122, Zomba. Alternatively, you can submit via the following email address; recruitment@sparklemalawi.org. as a requirement of The Sparkle Foundation Child Safeguarding Policy, the successful candidate shall be required to undergo a police background check.

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The Closing date for receiving applications is April 17, 2024.