DRIVERS – 21 POSTS wanted at The Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development

The Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development seek to recruit highly motivated and well experienced self – driven citizens of Botswana to fill the following vacant positions:

VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 9 OF 2018

DRIVERS II – 19 Posts tenable at; Gaborone X 9, Serowe X 2, Ramotswa X 2, Molepolole X 1, Gabane X 1, Mahalapye X 1, Jwaneng X 1, Senyawe X 1 & Shakawe X 1

SALARY SCALE: B4 – (P35, 484 – P42, 192) per annum

LEAVE: 20 Working Days per annum.

BENEFITS:
• Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and Employee 50%).
• Contributory Pension Fund (Employee contributes 5% and Government 15%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Direct entry to this grade requires a minimum of Primary School Leaving Certificate and candidates must be in possession of Botswana licenses class “B” “C” and “PrDP “P” (buses 31 – 100 seats) respectively) with a minimum of two year proven driving experience.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To drive and undertakes routine checks on vehicles

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Drives heavy-duty vehicles exceeding 3500 kg maximum weight (for non articulated vehicles) up to 16000kg maximum weight including trailer;
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance, which includes removal and fitment of types, washing of vehicles and ensuring that tyres are inflated to the correct pressure;
• Performs pre-trip inspection and ensures that the vehicle they are assigned is road-worthy;
• Cleans vehicle-parking areas; and
• Ensures the proper loading of authorized loads, the security and safety of loads being carried and the safe unloading of their vehicle at destinations.

4. DRIVERS III – 2 Posts tenable at; Gaborone X 1, Selibe Phikwe X 1.

SALARY SCALE: B5 – (P29, 628 – P35, 256) per annum

LEAVE: 20 Working Days per annum.

BENEFITS:
• Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government contributes 50% and Employee 50%).
• Contributory Pension Fund (Employee contributes 5% and Government 15%)
QUALIFICATIONS
Direct entry to this grade requires a minimum of Primary School Leaving Certificate. The candidate should be able to read and write both Setswana and English languages, and should be in possession of class “B” Botswana driver’s license.

EXPERIENCE

One year proven driving experience.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To drive and undertakes routine checks on vehicles.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Operates light motor vehicles up to 3500 kg maximum weight including trailer (750kg) and any other permitted by the license;
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance, which includes removal and fitment of types, washing of vehicles and ensuring that tyres are inflated to the correct pressure;
• Performs pre-trip inspection and ensures that the vehicle they are assigned is road-worthy;
• Cleans vehicle-parking areas; and
• Ensures the proper loading of authorized loads, the security and safety of loads being carried and the safe unloading of their vehicle at destinations.

APPLICANTS
Applicants should quote the Vacancy Circular number, specify the post being applied for and provide the following:

a) Full name, address, date and place of birth
b) Detailed Curriculum Vitae
c) Certified copies of certificates, Omang and at least two recent references (with full contact details),
d) Date of first appointment, Present post and date into current post.
e) In case of candidates from Parastatals and Private Sector Organisations, please provide statement of salary or pay slip.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development
Private Bag 516
Gaborone

OR hand delivered to the Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity & Skills Development – Records Management Unit, 7th Floor.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
All applications must be routed through Heads of Departments. Applications not so routed will not be considered.

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO.

CLOSING DATE: 21 September 2018

For further information, please contact 3611195/96/97/98