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
Vehicle Workshop Manager (VWM), KVTC
Type Of Contract – Permanent
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:
ü Transport of persons, goods and / or documents (Function type: Logistic Support)
ü Provide transportation for KVTC Management, other employees of KVTC, DPSO office and visitors from Dar es Salaam.
ü Deliver payment transfers to the bank and/or the suppliers, conduct cash purchases for office expenditure – Distribute mail as needed, both incoming and outgoing
ü Pick up flight tickets
ü Deliver correspondence to government authorities and assist in processing various permits (such as airport pass etc.)
ü Facilitate airport pickups for visitors and transportation during official visits Service vehicle maintenance management
ü Schedule annual vehicle examination for service vehicles with the Transportation Department and apply for the renewal for the vehicle license
ü Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, keep track of general maintenance schedules, especially car tyre condition.
ü Do daily vehicles and see to it that vehicles are prepared for safari.
ü Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange minor repairs where necessary.
ü Check oil and tyres properly and keep the service vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside – Keep track of timely car insurance renewals
ü Update monthly mileage records – Maintain logbook of each service vehicle on daily basis
Requirements:
ü Proven experience as a Driver for at least 10years in the field
ü A valid driver’s license
ü A clean driving records
ü Knowledge of area roads and neighborhoods
ü Availability to occasionally take weekend and night shifts
ü A polite and professional disposition
ü Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g. at rush hour)
ü A form four or high schooldiploma
ü Fluent in both English and Swahili
ü Must live in Mavimba Village.
ü Women Candidates with related qualifications will highly be considered for the position.
Location:
Mavimba, Morogoro Region in Tanzania. (Approx 35kms south of Ifakara.)
Applicants should email their CV, copies of certificates and application letter by the 15th of August 2023 to hr@kvtc-tz.com
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