Position: Chauffeur (MSG) Vacancy

About the Job

Announcement Number: DaresSalaam-2024-041
Hiring Agency: Embassy Dar Es Salaam
Position Title: Chauffeur (MSG) (Open to All Interested Candidates)
Open Period: 08/08/2024 – 08/22/2024
Salary: TZS TSh17,879,915 / Per Year

What You’ll Do

As a Chauffeur in the U.S. Embassy’s motor pool, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the safety and comfort of our passengers while on the road. You’ll also be responsible for loading and unloading vehicles and keeping cargo secure when driving a truck. Sometimes, you might even deliver invitations and documents as a messenger!

Your Main Duties Include:

  • Driving Duties (60%):
    You’ll operate a range of vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles, passenger cars, and flat-bed trucks. Expect to make some trips up-country and communicate in English on the radio while driving.
  • Safety & Maintenance (20%):
    You’ll make sure the Embassy vehicles are safe and well-maintained. This means scheduling tune-ups, loading and unloading cargo properly, and ensuring passenger safety. You may also assist visitors and staff at the airport when needed.
  • Record Keeping (20%):
    Keep daily trip records and report any accidents or vehicle issues to the Motor Pool supervisor.

Qualifications You Need

Experience:
You should have at least three years of driving experience, whether from a private company or a government agency.

Job Knowledge:
Familiarity with local traffic laws and knowledge of Dar es Salaam’s roads are essential. You should also know some basic auto mechanics.

Education:
A completion of Primary School is a must.

Language Skills:
You need to have Level III (Good Working Knowledge) in both English and Swahili. Don’t worry; there may be a test!

Skills and Abilities

  • Learn to operate vehicle radios.
  • Hold a Class C local driver’s license to drive all types of vehicles and motorcycles.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The U.S. Mission is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

How to Apply

Ready to apply for this exciting Chauffeur position? You must do so electronically via ERA. For more details, check out this link HERE.

Required Documents:

To qualify, you’ll need to submit the following by the closing date:

  • Primary School Certificate
  • Proof of Citizenship
  • Class “C” Driver’s License
  • Work Permit

For Eligible Family Member Applicants:

  • Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
  • Passport copy
  • DD-214 or related documents (if applicable)
  • SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps

If you’re selected for a language or skills test or an interview, expect to hear from us via email. For the complete job description, including duties and responsibilities, feel free to reach out to our Human Resources Office.

Thanks for considering a role with the U.S. Mission in Tanzania!

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