High Profile Driver

SUMMARY:
Job Title:  High Profile Driver
Location:  Pretoria
Remuneration: R224 000 per year

POSITION INFO:
Role and Responsibilities:
The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the requirements of our client. Significant out-of-hours work will be expected but within the local employment law provisions. This role will include, but may not be limited to the following activities:
- Driving the client to and from official engagements, driving other staff, and picking up official visitors as required;
- Maintaining the official vehicle (bringing for regular services, washing and cleaning etc.);
- Assisting in the renewal of the car insurance, vehicle registration and any other administration related to the vehicle;
- Keeping track of mileage, fuel, and toll expenses;
- Assisting with events - transporting and loading equipment as required;
- Daily collection/delivery of post; managing the dispatch of letters;
- Assisting with maintenance issues at the Chancery and Residence as required;
- Assisting with other administrative duties at the Chancery or Residence as required;
- Carry out other tasks as requested by the client and Deputy Head of Mission;

Essential requirements:
- Candidates must be fluent in English; (language test may be included as part of the shortlisting process);
- Extensive previous driving experience including at executive level;
- Computer literate
- Clean and current driving license, and highly competent driving skills; A driving test will be part of the recruitment campaign;
- A very good geographical knowledge of the region;
- Security management skills, understanding of security operations and procedures;
- Able to exercise good judgement and decision making;
- Excellent administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office;
- A high level of discretion, commitment and reliability;
- A flexible attitude, good judgement and the ability to work effectively as part of a team;
- Excellent punctuality and time management;
- Ability to use GPS/online maps;
- Availability to work out-of-hours and additional hours, as required;
- Medical/Health checks will apply.