Job Opportunity- Driver Position
Introduction:
The Kilombero Valley Teak Company (KVTC) (www.kvtc-tz.com) in Tanzania is Africa’s largest privately owned teak forest and timber business. KVTC is looking for a suitable Pool Vehicle Driver (PVD) to mainly provide driving services for the head office logistics.
Position: Pool Vehicle Driver (1)
Reporting Responsibilities: Operations Manager (OM) KVTC
Type Of Contract – Permanent (Subject to successful completion of 6 months probation.)
Objective
To provide secure and timely driving services to transport passengers and/or goods. Deliver payment transfers to the bank and/or the suppliers, assist with postage and with pick up of office purchases, and any other tasks required by Head of Section or his/her substitutes.
Functions and duties:
- Transport of persons, goods and / or documents (Function type: Logistic Support)
- Provide transportation for KVTC Management, other employees of KVTC, DPSO office and visitors from Dar es Salaam.
- Deliver payment transfers to the bank and/or the suppliers, conduct cash purchases for office expenditure – Distribute mail as needed, both incoming and outgoing
- Pick up flight tickets
- Deliver correspondence to government authorities and assist in processing various permits (such as airport pass etc.)
- Facilitate airport pickups for visitors and transportation during official visits
- Service vehicle maintenance management
- Schedule annual vehicle examination for service vehicles with the Transportation Department and apply for the renewal for the vehicle license
- Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, keep track of general maintenance schedules, especially car tyre condition.
- Do daily vehicles and see to it that vehicles are prepared for safari.
- Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange minor repairs where necessary.
- Check oil and tyres properly and keep the service vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside
- Keep track of timely car insurance renewals
- Update monthly mileage records – Maintain logbook of each service vehicle on daily basis
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Driver for at least 10 years in the field
- A valid driver’s license
- A clean driving record
- Knowledge of area roads and Dar Es Salaam
- Availability to occasionally take weekend and night shifts
- A polite and professional disposition
- Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g. at rush hour)
- A form four or high school diploma
- Fluent in both English and Swahili
- Must live in Mavimba.
Location:
Mavimba, Morogoro Region in Tanzania. (Approx 35kms south of Ifakara.)
Applicants should email their CV, copies of certificates and application letter by the 28th July 2024 to hr@kvtc-tz.com