Driver at AfriCert

ROLE SUMMARY

• AfriCert Limited is an ISO 17065-accredited Certifying Body of longstanding with approval to undertake quality assurance services for market-driven sustainability schemes and headquartered in Nairobi, 1st Floor, Plaza 2000, Mombasa Road but with affiliate companies in Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, and Rwanda.
• The Driver will be responsible for providing safe, efficient, and reliable transportation services in support of AfriCert’s operations. This role requires a high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion, particularly in facilitating transport for senior executives. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, time-conscious, detail-oriented, dependable, and adaptable to varying schedules and assignments.

JOB SPECIFICATION:

• Safely drive authorized personnel to various destinations as required.
• Ensure timely pick-ups and drop-offs.
• Maintain assigned vehicles in clean and good working condition</.td>
• Ensure regular maintenance, servicing, and timely repairs of vehicles.
• Monitor vehicle insurance, inspection, and licensing renewals.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logs, including mileage, fuel consumption, and travel schedules.
• Perform messenger duties as assigned, including delivering packages and official documents.
• Adhere to traffic laws, road safety regulations and company policies at all times.
• Maintain utmost discretion, professionalism, and courtesy, at all times.
• Promptly report any accidents, injuries, or vehicle damage to management.
• Perform any other lawful duties and responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Valid Kenyan Driving License with clean driving record.
• Minimum KCSE certificate or equivalent, certification in motor vehicle mechanics or auto engineering will be an added advantage.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
• At least 5–10 years of experience driving C-suite professionals in either the private or public sector.
• National Youth Service (NYS) training or related training lasting six months or longer.
• Good geographical knowledge of Nairobi and surrounding areas.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Commitment to AfriCert’s core values.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of discretion, integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent time management and route planning skills.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly.