Driver

Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST)

ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCIES
Exciting and challenging job opportunities have arisen at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) for suitably qualified and experienced individuals who would like to contribute to the growth of the University in the below-listed posts.

Driver

Reporting to the Head Driver and the Administration Manager, the Driver shall be responsible for providing transportation services to the university community of staff and students.

Duties and Responsibilities

The main tasks of the job are as follows:

  1. To provide secure and timely driving services to transport staff, students and goods.
  2. Ensure that mileage for all trips are properly recorded in the logbook.
  3. Ensure security and safe parking of vehicles.
  4. Ensure that vehicles are regularly serviced.
  5. Ensure that fuel and service of vehicles are properly recorded
  6. Ensure that tyres for the vehicles are in a good and working condition.
  7. Conduct pre-trips checks to make sure the vehicles are clean and that fuel level, oil level, water level and battery are in order.
  8. Ensure that all vehicle equipment (first aid box, tools, spare tyres) are in good working order.
  9. Keep vehicles free from damage and in acceptable manner.
  10. Ensure that vehicles are in proper and safe condition prior to use.
  11. Checking and reporting on mechanical malfunctions, routine vehicle repairs and maintenance.
  12. Checking and reporting on renewal of road documents such as vehicle insurance, certificate of fitness and road permits.

Qualifications, Attributes and Experience

Interested candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and attributes:

  1. Be a holder of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with good passes in Mathematics and English.
  2. Must have valid Driving Licence Class CE/Class D and Category PGD.
  3. Must have a valid Defensive Driving Certificate.
  4. At least three (3) years’ work experience in similar and busy environment.
  5. Strong interpersonal skills and team work spirit.
  6. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work during odd hours, weekends, public holidays and in work shifts.
  7. Ability to effectively communicate with staff and students.
  8. Matured and well disciplined.
  9. Reliable and trustworthy.
  10. Must have sober habits.
  11. Must be physically fit.

PREVENTION OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE

MUST has a zero-tolerance policy on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. Therefore, applicants for the above vacancies must be willing to abide to the MUST Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

MODE OF APPLICATION FOR THE POSITIONS

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications and attributes should submit their applications, detailed and updated curriculum vitae and copies of certificates not later than 7th June, 2024. The curriculum vitae must include the following: the candidate’s names in full; date of birth; academic qualifications; work experience; and names and e-mail addresses of three traceable referees.

Applications must be submitted to:

The University Registrar
Malawi University of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 5196
Limbe

Alternatively, applications can be submitted online to the University Registrar using the following email address: vacancy@must.ac.mw

All hardcopy and electronic applications must be duly signed. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.