Executive Driver and Liaison Officer at Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia

Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia

Position: Executive Driver and Liaison Officer

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba - Ethiopia

Posted date: 5 days ago

Deadline: September, 20/2024 (1 days left)

Role purpose: Reporting to the Business Manager of the CEO, the position holder shall provide safe and professional driving service to the CEO of Safaricom Ethiopia. The job holder is also responsible for performing administrative activities in the office of the CEO.

He/She is expected to demonstrate a courteous attitude with seasoned driving and customer service skills. He/she must be able to adjust schedules to meet the changing priorities of the CEO. He/She must adhere to the safety protocols and regulations of the Company and demonstrate a high level of proactiveness.

Job Responsibility:

• Driving, safety, and vehicle handling responsibilities.
• Profound experience in providing senior-level driving.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic conditions, expert intelligence on routes, and patterns of traffic situation.
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and integrity of information.
• Ability to closely work with the Business Manager to collaboratively plan the CEO’s schedules and movements proactively.
• Superior ability to anticipate the important requirements and preferences of the CEO in offering safe travel.
• Ability to accommodate flexible scheduling needs including weekends and holidays.
• Handles all CEO office passengers with due care and respect.
• Respect the Company’s Code of Conduct and values in all his/her engagements.
• Respect the Company’s fleet policy and procedure manual.
• Maintain records of the logbook for all movements undertaken.
• Follow the vehicle condition strictly perform daily inspections and take precautionary action as required.
• Check the cleanness and maintenance condition of the vehicle and make the vehicle available for maintenance according to the schedule.
• Handle minor vehicle emergencies, such as changing a flat tire or addressing engine issues, until professional service can be obtained.
• Maintain all safety and security measures for the vehicle assigned to him/her.
• Ensure all appliances like a first aid kit, are readily available in the vehicle assigned to him/her.
• Work closely with Safety, Security, and Facility teams to ensure better service for the CEO.
• Ensure the vehicle assigned to him/her must not be driven by another person unless authorized.
• Handle all tools and reserve the Tyre assigned for the vehicle with due care.
• Ensure parking is allowed strictly in safe and secure areas at all times.
• Report accidents as occurred immediately.
• Liaison Activities
• Perform liaison activities as assigned by the CEO and the Business Manager.
• Deliver and/or collect correspondences from and to the CEO's office in a highly professional and courteous manner.
• Support the CEO's office in logistics and administrative activities.
• Execute other similar tasks as assigned by the CEO or the Business Manager.

Essential Job Requirements:

• 3rd level driving license or equivalent
• Complete a minimum of 10+2 or grade 12.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as an executive driver with a commendable driving record in a corporate company.
• Familiarity with transport and location technologies and devices – Google Maps, GPS, etc.
• Excellent in time management and flexibility.
• Excellent vehicle care and vehicle inspection knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and honesty.
• A highly organized, conscientious, and detail-oriented individual.
• Computer literate with a proven hands-on working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Certificate in defensive driving and auto–mechanic.
• Willingness to travel to regional offices.

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate sound and quick decision-making skills under stressful or emergencies.
• Organized and efficient.
• Excellent time management skills.