Background

The Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) was established under the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training (TEVET) Act No. 13 of 1998, as amended by the TEVET (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2005. TEVETA is mandated to regulate, monitor, and coordinate technical education, vocational, and entrepreneurship training in Zambia, in consultation with industry, employers, workers, and other key stakeholders.

In its continued effort to enhance institutional performance and service delivery, TEVETA invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions:

DRIVER (1 POSITION)

Job Purpose

To provide safe, reliable, and efficient transport services for staff, materials, and official assignments in support of the Authority’s operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Transports TEVETA staff and official materials to and from the TEVETA office as required, in a timely and safe manner to support smooth business operations.
• Clean the assigned TEVETA vehicle daily, to ensure the TEVETA vehicles are always clean.
• Undertake maintenance/repair of assigned vehicle at authorised dealer, to always ensure safety of staffs and proper functioning of the vehicle.
• Conduct minor repairs and conduct pre-and-post inspections for vehicles going into garages for repairs to make sure the right bill is charged to TEVETA, and to ensure all the problems identified have been addressed.
• Record incidents encountered and any other relevant information daily to ensure proper records are kept assisting in decision making.
• Prepares accident and theft report and submit to the Administration Officer
• Inspect vehicles for official use, checking tyre pressure, oil level indicators and other basic mechanical or electrical elements to ensure compliance with traffic rules
• Transport TEVETA assets as requested
• Prompts Administration Officer to licence and insure vehicles in good time
• Undertakes basic checks and ensures that vehicles are in good road worthy condition
• Maintains service records for TEVETA vehicle(s) and ensures regular service

Required Skills and Competencies

• Good driving and mechanical skills
• Strong time management and reliability
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Safety awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and take initiative

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 Certificate with five (5) credits
• Valid Driver’s Licence (Class C)
• Certificate in Automotive Mechanics or Auto Electrical
• Minimum of two (2) years’ driving experience in a busy institution of similar size
• Knowledge of road safety and basic vehicle maintenance.
• Knowledge of security protocols, evasive driving, and first aid is an added advantage

• Transports TEVETA staff and official materials to and from the TEVETA office as required, in a timely and safe manner to support smooth business operations.
• Clean the assigned TEVETA vehicle daily, to ensure the TEVETA vehicles are always clean.
• Undertake maintenance/repair of assigned vehicle at authorised dealer, to always ensure safety of staffs and proper functioning of the vehicle.
• Conduct minor repairs and conduct pre-and-post inspections for vehicles going into garages for repairs to make sure the right bill is charged to TEVETA, and to ensure all the problems identified have been addressed.
• Record incidents encountered and any other relevant information daily to ensure proper records are kept assisting in decision making.
• Prepares accident and theft report and submit to the Administration Officer
• Inspect vehicles for official use, checking tyre pressure, oil level indicators and other basic mechanical or electrical elements to ensure compliance with traffic rules
• Transport TEVETA assets as requested
• Prompts Administration Officer to licence and insure vehicles in good time
• Undertakes basic checks and ensures that vehicles are in good road worthy condition
• Maintains service records for TEVETA vehicle(s) and ensures regular service

• Good driving and mechanical skills
• Strong time management and reliability
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Safety awareness and attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and take initiative

• Grade 12 Certificate with five (5) credits
• Valid Driver’s Licence (Class C)
• Certificate in Automotive Mechanics or Auto Electrical
• Minimum of two (2) years’ driving experience in a busy institution of similar size
• Knowledge of road safety and basic vehicle maintenance.
• Knowledge of security protocols, evasive driving, and first aid is an added advantage