Personal Driver at KJK Africa

KJK Africa is a Software Design and Development company based in Nigeria, We help start-ups and fast-growing tech companies build successful, scalable.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Personal Driver

Location: Lagos,
Employment Type: Full-time

Details

• KJK Africa is seeking a personal driver for its CEO. This position reports to the Operations Manager, who is responsible for vehicle management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate vehicles to ensure the safety of all passengers, pedestrians, other drivers, and the vehicle in town and on field visits.
• Conduct vehicle checks (daily, weekly, monthly, and before/after field trips), and notify the staff person responsible for vehicle management of any vehicle problems.
• Deliver and pick up passengers and materials/ documents at airports, offices, businesses, etc. professionally and courteously.
• Ensure that vehicles have the appropriate tools to enable users to perform minor maintenance and repairs in the field.
• Clean the vehicle inside and outside when necessary.
• Manage vehicles with care and use them with respect. Drive safely and securely under local law and policies. Respect local traffic laws and drive within established speed limits.
• Understand the basic operations and maintenance requirements of vehicles. Perform minor maintenance and repair as required.
• Secure the vehicles when not in use.
• Provide support to staff and visitors in running errands
• Fill in Vehicle Logbook after each trip with complete information and Fuel Log.
• Accept shifts/schedules as assigned, including weekends and after hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least secondary-level diploma.
• 5 years’ experience driving professionally; experience in mechanics desired.
• Valid, current driving license with a clean driving record (no accidents).
• Verifiable references.
• Professional, courteous, and punctual.
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Good working knowledge of all major local road networks and city streets.
• English language skills are highly desired.

Vehicle Driving:

• Possess a valid local driver’s license.
• Respect local traffic laws and drive within established speed limits.

Vehicle Management & Maintenance:

• Ensure that vehicles have the appropriate tools and equipment on board to enable users to perform minor maintenance and repairs in the field.
• Understand the basic operations and maintenance requirements of HKI vehicles. Perform minor maintenance and repair as required.
• Carefully assess surroundings before parking, particularly at night. It is the driver’s responsibility to be attentive to potential threats.
• Clean the vehicle inside and outside when necessary.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of passengers at all times.

Application Closing Date
3rd February, 2021