Bus Driver; Rhino Rewilding Project

Organization Overview

African Parks is a non‑profit conservation organization committed to the full rehabilitation and long‑term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities. The organization currently manages 23 national parks and protected areas in 13 countries, covering more than 20 million hectares. These countries include Angola, Benin, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The bus driver role supports the Rhino Rewilding project by providing safe, reliable and timely transportation for APN staff, visitors, donors and key stakeholders. The role focuses on safe vehicle operations, adherence to road safety rules and ensures the comfort, order, and well‑being of any and all passengers during transit.

• Ensure the vehicle is maintained in good condition and always kept clean.
• Carry out routine inspections, checks, and monitor interventions as required.
• Plan and select the most appropriate and efficient travel routes.
• Remain available and maintain a high level of discretion regarding movements.
• Operate the vehicle only under a valid mission order when travelling outside the assigned administrative area.
• Conduct regular vehicle checks, including oil, fluids, cooling system, brake fluid and battery levels.
• Keep the Head of Service, as the primary user of the vehicle, informed of routine maintenance needs. (e.g oil changes, worn parts)
• Ensure regular monitoring of the vehicle when parked, particularly outside the station area and during maintenance or repair periods.
• Record mileage for all trips, refuelling and all significant maintenance and repair work.
• Ensure the safety of the vehicle and passengers during travel and promptly inform the head of the mission of any risks or dangerous conditions (Fatigue, night driving severe weather)
• Prepare and submit monthly reports on the overall condition and usage of the vehicle.

• Rigorous, organized and responsive.
• Relational qualities.
• Adaptability.
• Sense of responsibility.
• Sense of teamwork.
• Very good physical strength and endurance.
• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Police clearance certificate.
• Computer literate
• Medical certificate.
• Holder of a C1 Driver’s License
• Holder of a PDP certificate.