Operations Drivers African Parks Zambia

Position Title: Operations Drivers

Reports to: Workshop Manager

Location: Kafue National Park

Type of contract: Fixed Contract

Background

African Parks is a non-profit conservation organization that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities. We currently manage 20 national parks and protected areas in 11 countries covering over 17 million hectares in: Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Job Purpose

The position of driver will be a key member of the Field Operations Team when fulfilling the following roles:

• Driving company vehicles carrying authorised passengers or goods to service operational transport needs as required by management.
• Ensuring that the vehicles are driven in a sensitive and safe manner to limit damage, wear and tear and prolong their useful lifespan and resale value.
• Care of vehicle and associated equipment including cleaning, pre-driving checks, and reporting defects or vehicle incidents to management.
• Complying with and implementing the vehicle fleet record keeping system.
• Ensuring that driving complies with all the relevant Zambia’s safety and road traffic legislation.
• Assisting with any other reasonable tasks outside of the scope of work mentioned above as required from time to time by management.

Minimum requirements, capabilities, competencies and experience needed for the job

• A valid professional driving licence (Class B) with no restrictions or endorsements.
• A heavy-duty motor vehicle (Class C) would be preferred
• A motorbike licence (Class A)
• A coxswain license would be an advantage
• At least 3 years’ previous experience as a driver, with at least two of those years’ experience, in 4×4 driving.
• Demonstrable experience in 4×4 off-road driving.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and care
• Competent written and spoken English
• Strong personal integrity and dependability.
• Ability to be organised, flexible, self-motivated and work effectively with minimum supervision.
• Good health and physical condition.
• Ability to work for long periods in very remote and physically demanding circumstances at unusual working hours.

African Parks Zambia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants for this position must have a clean record and traceable references. Candidates must include a day time contact number.