Responsibilities
Further duties for the Driver Admin Assistants include:
- Drive safely within Zambian laws at all times and with respect for other road users and pedestrians.
- Act as driver for Staff to carry out all official duties.
- Transport Sightsavers staff to and from airport.
- Complete logbooks and test drive each vehicle once a week.
- Undertake routine maintenance of vehicles, including simple repairs.
- Ensure vehicles are regularly serviced and advise the Administrative Officer when servicing is required and/or when defects/ problems arise.
- Keep a maintenance record of vehicles. e.g. replacement of major parts, tyres, batteries, body spraying, etc.
- Assisting with workshop events and travel arrangements.
- Receiving and directing calls and mail.
- Purchasing of office supplies.
- Assist in picking up invoices for procuring logistics.
- Photocopying, scanning and filling.
This is a varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Skills and Experience
As the ideal candidate you will have previous experience as a Driver and within administrative duties, as well as possessing a grade 12 certificate (with 5 pass), or equivalent experience.
Further requirements include:
Experience working for an NGO/INGO
Driving licence call C
Administrative experience
Safety driving qualification is an advantage but not essential
Good English language skills
Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.



