Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions that are tenable in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
MINISTRY : AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY
TITLE : DRIVER
GRADE : C
NO. OF POSITIONS : 5
RESPONSIBLE TO : TRANSPORT OFFICER
LOCATION : DFS, LAC, MASERU, QACHA, DPP
SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of the Transport Officer, the Driver will be responsible for driving Departmental staff on official trips, collection and delivery of official materials, provision of basic maintenance to the vehicles and reporting of all servicing requirements to ensure road worthiness.
DUTIES
1. Provide driving services to Departmental staff on official matters as required.
2. Collects and delivers official materials as may be required
3. Checks safety of vehicles to ensure roadworthiness on daily basis
4. Updates log book of vehicle use on daily basis for proper recording of mileage
5. Reports periodic servicing needs to the Transport Officer in advance to ensure proper handling of the vehicle.
6. Washes the vehicle outside and inside on daily basis as to keep cleanliness
JOB SPCIFICATION:
Education:
COSC/GCE/JC/STD 7
Knowledge and Skills
Valid driver’s licence obtained at the minimum period of two (2) years.
– Excellent driving record
– Knowledge of vehicle maintenance
– Knowledge of both official languages
– Must have passed driving assessment test
– Three (3) years working experience as a Driver
A CERTIFICATE IN PROFICIENCY DRIVING WOULD BE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE
Applications on relevant forms, (obtainable from the Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security), GP 104 for serving officers and GP 103 for job seekers duly accompanied by certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National Identity Document and up-to-date performance appraisal forms for serving officers.
All applications must be addressed to:
The Director of Human Resources
Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security P.O. Box 24
Maseru – 100
Not later than the 20TH December, 2021 before 12:00 noon.