Driver

Job Description

CHILANGA CEMENT

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Chilanga Cement is the leading supplier of building materials and major construction solutions provider in Zambia and the regional market. The Company operates a network of facilities, which includes two integrated Cement plants (with a combined capacity of 1,500,000 tonnes per annum) in Chilanga and Ndola, and distributes by road and rail to all corners of the country and southern Africa.
Joining Chilanga Cement means being part of a successful organization that builds its business strategy around product innovation. For Chilanga Cement, People Development is an investment in the future. Training and skills development means employees can take control of their own careers; everyone builds their own rich and diversified career portfolio. You hold the keys to your success!
Chilanga Cement, Ndola Plant, is looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated, enthusiastic and qualified individuals to take up the roles of;

1. DRIVER

Overall Mission of the Role:
The mission is to drive delivery trucks and other company vehicles for the purposes of transporting cement products and any other items and people as the need arise.

Main Responsibilities:
• Timely and safe delivery of cement products or any assigned deliveries.
• Maintains the truck or any other assigned vehicle in a road worthy condition at all times.
• Ensures the delivery truck or any other assigned vehicle is kept clean at all times.
• Ensures the safety of material (safe from damage, theft and rain) from loading point to delivery point.
• Ensures that the loading pattern is advised and weight of the load is within the RDA requirements for axle and gross weight limits.
• Ensures that the load is adequately restrained and tarping done correctly.
• Ensures that the vehicle is in compliance with the requirements of the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) and the road traffic department at all times.
• Ensures that any loaded cargo has necessary and adequate paper work for the movement from the origin to the destination.
• Ensure that no unauthorized passengers and cargo are loaded in the truck or any assigned vehicle. Provide feedback to the delivery manager on road conditions and any delivery challenges.
• Timely reporting of any unsafe conditions or mechanical faults on the truck or any other assigned vehicle.
• Ensures that assigned vehicles are regularly serviced.
• Performs other tasks assigned by superiors.

Qualifications, Experience and skills required:
• Grade 12 certificate
• PSV driving licence
• Three (3) years’ experience
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations
• Knowledge and skill in defensive driving
• Knowledge of the Zambian highway code

Application Details and Dead Line:
Interested applicants should submit their updated CVs, application letter and scanned copies of qualifications to the address below no later than end of day Friday, 26th April, 2024.
Applicants should ensure that the position they are applying for is clearly written in the subject of the email. Only emailed applications will be accepted and should be sent to:
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
Please also note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.