Vacancy title:
Driver
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Transportation & Logistics
Jobs at:
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, October 28 2026
Duty Station:
Solwezi | Solwezi
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Description:
Locations:
North-Western Province: Solwezi (1) Kasempa (1), Mwinilunga (2), Mushindamo (1), Kabompo (1), Zambezi (1).
Job summary
Matrix report to Administrative Coordinator and Fleet Officer. The incumbent safely and timely drives and maintains project vehicles to facilitate mobility of project staff, materials and equipment.
Main Duties
- Drives motor vehicle allocated to ensure the safety and timely movement of project staff, equipment and materials
- Loads and offloads equipment and materials
- Completes timely logbooks to enhance accountability of motor vehicle utilization.
- Undertakes regular inspections of the vehicle’s road worthiness to avoid traffic accidents and unnecessary breakdowns
- Produces summary of vehicle usage reports and ensures CIDRZ policy and standards are adhered to
- Reports all accidents and defects on motor vehicle in accordance with CIDRZ policy to facilitate repairs and other remedial measures
- Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle – check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc., and arranges for repairs and maintenance works.
- Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean
Qualifications
- Class “C” Driver’s License
- Full Grade 12/ Form V School Certificate
- Minimum of 3 years’ work experience, with proven clean driving record
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Priority will be given to candidates who stay in the town where we have vacancies.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: high school
Job application procedure
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Priority will be given to candidates who stay in the town where we have vacancies.
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