Driver - RELAPU job at GIZ | Apply Now

The Driver will be in charge of;

• Safe and responsible driving of office vehicles.

• Routine maintenance and care of office vehicles.

• Takes careful note of all available information concerning street conditions, effective routes and locations.

• Running of official errands and assisting with other office services.

Specific Tasks

Driving and Chauffeuring

• Drive office vehicles safely and chauffeur GIZ employees, official visitors and guests to official destinations.

• Assists in the transport of goods.

• Maintenance of Cars

• Regularly cleans the inside and outside of the office vehicle.

• Checks oil, water, brake and clutch fluids on a daily basis; tyre pressures, battery water, and overall vehicle condition on a monthly basis or after 5000 km whichever comes earlier; tests lights, brakes, bodywork for dents, etc.

• Reports the need for maintenance and undertakes minor repairs.

• Immediately reports any involvement of the project/office vehicle in any, even minor accidents, or any damage or theft of equipment from the vehicle.

• Logs in vehicle movement in vehicle logbook correctly & accurately on a daily basis, and registers each monthly check.

• Compiles driver reports on condition of vehicle.

• Road Information

• Uses all available information (incl. actual radio news on traffic situations) to update knowledge of street conditions, effective routes and locations daily.

• Exchanges this information with other drivers.

General Services

• Wears proper attire.

• Serves all passengers in a friendly manner.

• Runs errands for the GIZ Office e.g. delivery of letters/messages, payment of bills, and makes minor purchases as directed.

• Is responsible for official documents in vehicle.

• Is responsible for a special petty cash and submits vouchers for accounting on a monthly basis.

• Does not use, at any time, the car for his/her own private purposes. Such misuse of the vehicle is considered a serious misconduct, and will immediately lead to a warning and may result in dismissal.

• Does not drink alcohol before and during working hours.

Other Duties/Additional Tasks

• If there is no outside driving activity, s/he stands by in the office, supports other colleagues in case of need, and does other office work as assigned.

• Reports any incident whilst off duty that may affect his/her driving licence entitlement, as well as any newly known health problems that may affect his/her ability to drive.

• Assists in and/or carries out other activities and any tasks as assigned.

• Undertakes further job training related to his/her position and duties, if required.

• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.