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Job Description

The Zambia Environmental Management Agency  (“ZEMA”) is a statutory body established under the Environmental Management Act (“EMA”) No. 12 of 2011 whose mandate is to do all such things as are necessary to ensure the sustainable management of natural resources and protection of the environment, and the prevention and control of pollution.

In pursuance of its mandate, ZEMA is now inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian candidates to fill the following positions;

4.0 DRIVERS (03) LUSAKA, NDOLA AND MANSA

4.1 JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Administration Officer, provide safe, reliable transport service to ZEMA personnel and clients and ensure the vehicles are in good running order

Qualifications and Requirements

• Grade 12 school certificate or its equivalent
• Class B valid Driver’ license
• Basic Motor Vehicle mechanical knowledge;
• Executive and Emergency driving added advantage

MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Safe and legal operation of ZEMA vehicles
• Check water, oil, tyres, brake, lights and any item which affect the safety or condition of the vehicle on a daily basis
• Monitor vehicle mileage
• Safe keeping of vehicle accessories e.g., Jack, wheel spanner etc
• Reporting all faults to the vehicle maintenance officer
• Driving executives and teams responding to environmental emergencies

Work Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience in similar position in reputable organization.

Other attributes: Exceptional integrity, Self-starters and goal-oriented, Experience in executive driving and also emergency driving, Customer relations skills, Confidentiality and diplomacy and below 45 years old.

5.0 APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS

Interested persons are requested to hard copies of their curriculum vitae with three readily contactable references, copies of relevant academic/professional certificates and an application letter stating their motivation, to the address below:

THE DIRECTOR GENERAL
ZAMBIA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY
CORNER OF SUEZ & CHURCH ROADS
P. O. BOX 35131
LUSAKA

The envelope or email containing above application documents to be clearly labelled with the job applied for.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS IS 20TH FEBRUARY, 2024

ZEMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THESE VACANCIES