DRIVER II x3 – Land Tribunal

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 01 OF 2023
Applications are invited for the position of Driver II tenable at the Department of Land Tribunal – Palapye, Francistown, and Maun Divisions.
DRIVER II-3 posts
SALARY SCALE: B4 (P52,008 – P59, 328) per annum.
LEAVE RATE: 20 working days per annum.

OTHER BENEFITS:

⦁ Optional contributory Medical aid scheme (Government pays 80% and the employee pays 20%)
⦁ Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15% and the employee pays 5%)

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of Primary School Leaving Examinations plus Botswana Driver’s License Class B, C, and D (for trucks and buses respectively) with a minimum of two years of proven driving experience.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 2 years of satisfactory service at Driver III, salary scale B5 or equivalent level.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. .To operate light motor vehicles up to 3 500kg maximum weight including trailer (750kg) and any other permitted by the license.
2. To perform daily service checks for oil, water, battery acid level, fuel brake fluid and tyre pressure before commencing the journey or trip. Refills or replaces where appropriate and report major defects to supervisor.
3. Washes and cleans the vehicle on daily basis.
4. Records speedometer, readings, date and destination and obtains signature of authorizing officer at the commencement of the trip.
5. Ensure that the vehicle is equipped with all necessary tool and equipment and being responsible for safe custody of all such item.
6. Reports accident to nearest police station and to the supervisor and give an accurate written report outlining the circumstances leading to the accident.
7. Drives vehicle, taking particular care to adhere to national road safety code and apply common sense judgment to ensure safety to passengers or luggage being conveyed and continued serviceability.
8. Cleans vehicle-parking areas.
9. Ensures proper loading of authorized loads, the security and safety of loads being carried, and the safe unloading of their vehicle at destinations.
10. Informs the Transport Officer when the vehicle is due for service and makes arrangements for the vehicle to be serviced.
11. Drives heavy-duty vehicles exceeding 3500kg maximum weight (for non­articulated vehicles) up to 16000kg maximum weight including trailer.
12. Drives all non-articulated buses above 3500kg.
13. Supervises one or more vehicle attendants.
14. Acts as a driver in charge when more than one vehicle, but less than five are assigned to a specific duty.
15. Undertakes any other related duties as assigned by management.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD QUOTE THE VACANCY NUMBER AND GIVE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS

a) Full name and address, contact numbers, and date of birth.
b) Enclosed are certified copies of certificates, valid Omang, and at least (two) 2 recent work-related references.
c) Summary of a career with duties (Curriculum Vitae)
d) Date of first appointment to the current post, date of appointment to the current post, and salary scale