Driver/Administrative Assistant

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Location: Lusaka, Zambia
  • Date Posted:

Website Company Name: EduServe Limited

Company Summary:

Job Description:

COMPANY BRIEF
EduServe is the trading arm of the Rhodes Park Schools Group and currently operates the School Shops, Tuck-Shop, Cafeteria, and Dining as separate business units at Rhodes Park School, Woodford School and Ashford Academy campuses, all based in Lusaka
JOB PURPOSE
The position holder will provide various transportation services, necessary for company operations including but not limited to transporting food, materials, equipment and company staff to and from specified locations. The driver should ensure that all duties are carried out in a timely manner.
The position holder will also be at hand to assist with providing administrative support to key staff.   He/She will also be responsible for performing a range of clerical and administrative tasks to support daily operations in an office setting.
SUMMARY OF KEY FUNCTIONS

 Provision of reliable and secure driving services
Provision of administrative and logistical support
Implementation of operational functions

RESPONSIBILITIES
DRIVING – Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services and proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, which include:

 Transporting raw materials, goods, food, employees, and equipment to and from loading points and drop-off points.
Onsite periodical inspections of vehicles either daily or weekly.
Ensure all vehicles have valid motor insurance, road worthiness certificates, and motor vehicle tax at all times.
Schedule regular vehicle service appointments and report any issues
Check motor oils and fuel status on all vehicles to prevent engine seizures daily.
Test the driving proficiency of any member from any department recommended to drive company vehicles by their line manager.
Develop vehicle service schedule for travel.
Undertake thorough preventive maintenance procedures and pre and post-trip motor vehicle Inspection to ensure the vehicle is in good operating condition.
Issue monthly reports on the status of functional components of motor vehicles such as tires, braking system, vehicle body, etc. to the line manager.

ADMINISTRATIVE – Provides administrative and logistical support that includes:

Procuring assigned company requirements as directed by the superiors from time to time.
Performing a variety of routine assignments as appropriate to the position; may operate a personal computer to draft basic correspondence, enter data, and print letters, labels, reports, and/or other materials; types and mails form letters.
Copies and/or duplicates materials as requested; may oversee the day-to-day operation of copy machine; may prepare and transmit facsimiles for the unit.
Establishes, maintains, processes, and/or updates files, records, and/or other documents.
May perform specialized services of a routine clerical/administrative nature in strict accordance with established procedural guidelines, as appropriate to the position.
May schedule or assist in scheduling appointments, meetings, and/or conferences, as appropriate to the position.
May order, stock, and distribute office supplies.
May run various routine errands, as required, for the unit/department.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Grade 12 Certificate – with at least 5 Credits.
Valid and Clean Driver’s License – Class CE preferably P, G, PSV
At least 2 years of work experience in a busy organization
Enthusiastic, Trustworthy, high initiative, and strong team player
Good communicator – both written and interpersonal skills
Good command of Spoken and written English
Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties related to general administration support;
Good problem solving, and ability to review data, identify and adjust discrepancies.
Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints.
Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities

APPLICATION PROCESS
If are interested in any of the above positions and meet these terms, forward your CV and copy of your professional and academic qualifications to [email protected]
 

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