NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO – Department of Campus Services
Position: Driver
Post No: 2545
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of a Driver at the Department of Campus Services (Transport Section) on permanent and pensionable terms of service. An applicant must be ready to reside in Roma Valley within the radius of 5km from the campus
Qualifications and experience:
• Code B as per SADC ranking (light duty licences);
• Six years’ experience as a driver;
• Public driver’s licence;
• COSC or equivalent;
• Defensive/professional driving certificates will be added advantage;
Responsibilities: Answerable to CTO Transport with the following specific assignments:
• Drive NUL vehicles in Roma Campus or its sister campuses;
• Transport University staff and students on official duties to different destinations both locally and internationally i.e. outside borders of Lesotho;
• Responsible for keeping the university vehicles physically clean and out of accidents;
• Ensure that NUL vehicles are properly checked (Inspection of each vehicle) i.e. check oil, water, petrol etc before taking any trip in or out of campus;
• Custodian of tools and equipment for NUL vehicles e.g. spare wheel, spanners jacks triangle etc;
• Always ensure vehicle’s registration documents are valid before taking any trip (i.e. Fitness, License, Permits etc.)
• Check NUL vehicles for necessary repairs for preparing maintenance requisitions by Transport Supervisor.
Competences:
• Must be able to work even after normal working hours inside and outside the country and must be physically fit and must exercise extreme vigilance;
• Must be able to speak fluently both English and Sesotho as the main mode of communication;
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision and must possess a high degree of confidentiality;
• Must be a person of sober habits.
Remuneration:
The University offers salaries and other benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Information required from candidates
a) Signed application letters stating relevant qualifications and experience and provide other information that will assist the University to determine the candidate’s suitability for the position;
b) Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
c) Provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail contact details) and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts;
d) Provide names and contact details of three (3) contactable professional referees;
e) Certified copy of an Identity Document.
All applications should be e-mailed to [email protected] and addressed to:
Director Human Resources
National University of Lesotho
Roma 180 – Lesotho
The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 29th October 2024.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not receive any response within three months after the closing date, you must consider your application unsuccessful.
