Driver,; LICA

UN-Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable and resilient towns and cities. It is the focal point agency for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat envisions well-planned, well-governed and efficient cities and towns, with adequate housing, infrastructure and universal access to employment and basic services such as water, energy, and sanitation.

The Ministry of Human Settlements and the UN-Habitat have signed an Agreement for the establishment of UN Habitat Country Office and Programme in South Africa to assist in ensuring South Africa has well-planned and well-governed cities.

This Driver position is in UN Habitat South Africa Programme office in Pretoria, South Africa. The incumbent report administratively to the program support unit in Nairobi and to the head of Programme in South Africa. The position is open to South Africa nationals only.

Ensures the safe and reliable transportation of authorized personnel, maintains vehicles, and provides administrative and facility support.

The Driver ensures the safe and reliable transportation of authorized personnel. The incumbent demonstrates professionalism, courtesy and discretion in performing their responsibility, including the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Driving Services

Provide safe, reliable and timely transportation of authorized personnel and, where applicable, cargo or goods.

Meet and assist assigned personnel at the airport, including facilitating immigration and customs formalities.

Logs off official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Perform routine checks (e.g. oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc) and ensure vehicles are kept in good working condition.

Carry out minor repairs and coordinate major repairs as needed.

Keep assigned vehicles clean and roadworthy at all times.

Ensure availability and safekeeping of all required documents and supplies, including insurance, registration, logs, maps, office directory, first aid kit, and spare parts

Maintain accurate daily vehicle logs and provide input for maintenance plans and usage reports

Take immediate action in line with organizational rules and regulations in the event of an accident.

Assist Administrative or Support Services with procurement processes, including obtaining quotations for office supplies.

Make minor purchases and collect urgent purchases from local suppliers as requested. Collect goods from customs with due regard to customs regulations and formalities. May make or collect payment for goods.

Inspect, distribute and maintain inventory records of office supplies and equipment.

Support facility management by arranging minor repairs, liaising with artisans and maintaining a roster of service providers.

Monitor and support the maintenance of office equipment to ensure optimum performance, including timely follow-up on utility services.

Respond promptly to repair and maintenance requests raised by authorized personnel.

Secondary school (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant experience OR

Driver’s training with a valid driver’s licence is required.

Required

• Relevant experience is work in safe driving, defensive driving and minor vehicle repair.
• Experience as a UN driver with a safe driving record. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans…