View Vacancy - Driver and Corporate Services Support (01/19 MSR)
Main purpose of job:
As part of a small flexible team, provide driver and messenger services for the British High Commission Maseru, and support the safe and efficient functioning of the mission.
Roles and responsibilities:
Driver/messenger
Provide professional and efficient transport service to the British High Commission. Primarily driving the High Commissioner to and from appointments in Maseru, Lesotho and South Africa as well as other BHC staff members, and visitors.
Ensure the official vehicles are well maintained, clean both inside, out before each trip, and report any defects.
Provide and confirm journey information with passengers well in advance. Perform a pre-visit (Recce) of the route for all official visits.
Ensure that vehicles are prepared, fuelled and secured in advance of VIP visits. Also ensure that all aspects of each VIP visit are well communicated, co-ordinated and delivered.
Adhere to all Lesotho and South African traffic laws and regulations at all times.
Conduct all round vehicle checks on a daily basis. This includes ensuring that the vehicles are securely stowed, vehicle keys are securely locked away, and visual vehicle inspections such as spare wheel, wheel jacks, etc. are in working order.
Accurate recording of all bookings, journeys, mileage records and fuel consumption.
Carry out messenger duties as required including, managing the diplomatic bags, delivery of sensitive documents to the bank, MFA and other organisations
Corporate services support
Assist with preparation for, and clean up after, dinners and receptions, including furniture set up and basic cleaning/ tidying.
Undertake basic clerical tasks including data inputting, updating contacts database, preparing invitations etc.
General administration duties such as updating personal leave records, activity recording, responding to email, reconciling Corporate Credit Cards and Government Procurement Credit Cards within the agreed timelines, expense claim forms, I-expenses, etc.
Other assigned tasks as directed.
Valid Lesotho or South African Drivers Licence
A good knowledge Lesotho and South African Road Traffic Laws
Relevant driving experience of not less than five years. Must be comfortable and competent driving on Lesotho’s mountains and Gauteng’s freeways
Basic familiarity with using a computer (or willingness to learn)
- Medical Certificate, defensive driving trainin
Learning and development opportunities:
BHC Maseru will be a small mission with all staff encouraged to cover for each other during absences, providing excellent opportunities for staff development. Staff will also have acess to the regional training centre in Pretoria
This position requires a discreet, flexible individual who is able to work unusual and inconsistent working hours as the role requires.
Candidates must have the legal right to take up employment in Lesotho (evidence of which must be included with the application)
This opportunity is closed to applications.