Company Profile

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. 

Job Description

• Application deadline: 30 March 2017
• Grade: S1
• Type of Position: Fixed Term
• Duration of Post: 36 months
• Starting monthly salary: GHC 1,327 per month
• Start Date: 1 May 2017

Main purpose of job
To provide reliable and courteous transportation service to customers with safety as top priority; to provide a communication link between customers and staff; to operate and maintain assigned vehicle(s); and to maintain vehicle and customer records

Roles and responsibilities 

• Operates assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
• Maintains defensive driving
• Provides a communication link between customers and staff,
• Assists passengers, including handicapped, in and out of the vehicle; operates ramps, lifts and securement devices as needed
• Reads and interprets maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for customers, and reads and interprets road signs in English;
• Presents safety briefing to passengers prior to each trip departure;
• Keeps the assigned vehicle(s) clean inside and outside;
• Checks water, gas, oil and mechanical condition before leaving on run.
• Reports delays and accidents.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records on trip sheets, customer transportation forms, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records that are requested from management;
• Reports defects or problems with vehicle to supervisor.

Required Skills or Experience

Essential qualifications and experience
Ghanaian Driving Licence: Class  D-F, Minimum of MSLC, JHS and SSSCE, driven in a corporate organisation for at least 3years

Desirable qualifications and experience
Computer literate 

Required competencies  
Changing and Improving, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace