JOB DESCRIPTION
| POST TITLE | DRIVER x2 |
| SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT | BURSARY |
| REPORTS TO | ASSISTANT OFFICER – FLEET MANAGEMENT |
JOB SUMMARY
To provide effective logistics support to the LP, enhance transport services and provide a wide range of expedient support services. To ensure that all errands are carried out in timely manner. Timely and efficient transport facilitation to the Office, including visitors and staff movement, and coordination of other logistics.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The key duties of the post are as follows :-
- Provide transport services and administrative support to the Polytechnic.
- Ensure safe use of vehicles and adherence of traffic regulations
- Ensures that the vehicle adheres to statutory and policy requirements, with all documents valid at all times.
- Maintain that the vehicle is clean/neat and in sound mechanical state at all times.
- The vehicle log book is duly completed daily as per Motor vehicle policy, with trip mileage accurately completed.
- Monitors mileage travelled and fuel used in order to calculate fuel consumption, and reconciles this against the meter readings through the maintenance of log books on daily basis.
- Monitors the assigned vehicle on a weekly basis (checking oil leaks, accident damage, tyre conditions, and vehicle servicing).
- Ensures that the vehicle is in good working condition and service is planned and executed at the required time.
- Responsible for safekeeping of vehicle records and filing of necessary documents for future reference.
- Timely preparation of monthly reports and any other special vehicle reports and file copies of the same after approval.
- Timely reporting of vehicle defects to supervisor, and follow up of any vehicular related issues with the Supervisor.
- Surrender vehicle keys to the Supervisor every end of week after parking the vehicle.
- Undertake official assignments according to the laid down policies and procedures.
- Undertake any other responsibilities as shall be assigned by the supervisor.
- Maintain cordial relations with all LP staff and other external stakeholders.
Because of the changing nature of LP business, the Driver’s job description will inevitably change. You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities directed by management.
JOB SPECIFICATION
- Minimum requirement is COSC or equivalent
- A valid Heavy duty Drivers Licence (Code C) plus Public Driving Permit (PDP) and must have at least 5 years driving experience of which 3 years must be of heavy-duty vehicles.
- A Defensive Driving Certificate will be an added advantage
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Good Communication Skills in Sesotho and English.
- Familiarity with local and regional road networks.
- Must be able to work under pressure.
- Must have good interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to interpret road maps and use of GPS.
TO APPLY:
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply by email to: [email protected]– all application documents should be in one zipped folder and failure to adhere will lead to non-consideration of applications.
The application letters should be accompanied by: Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of educational certificates and academic transcripts. The deadline for submission of applications is 22nd December, 2025.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Secretary
Staff Appointments and Promotions Committee
Lerotholi Polytechnic
P.O. Box 16
Maseru 100
Lesotho
NB: CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED NOT TO APPLY.