19 Jul

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

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