Driver/Messenger

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Industry Government Organisation
Company Phone 439 7999
Contact Person Ms. Tracy Albert

ONLY SEYCHELLOIS CANDIDATES CAN APPLY FOR THIS POST

Organisation: Ministry of Social Affairs, Family and Equality

Department: Family and Equality Department

Division: Administration

Section: Administration

Post Title: Driver/Messenger

Responsible to: Administrative Officer

Working Hours: 08.00am – 4.00pm. Irregular hours are also called for when the need arises

Job Description

Job Purpose

Responsible for providing secure and timely driving services to transport passengers and goods to and from various destinations and the prompt delivery and collection of documents. Work for the well-being of staff by providing safe driving support and general administration and logistical work.

FUNCTIONAL

Driving duties

Perform driving duties relating to transportation of officers on official duties.
Ensure driving standards, passenger safety requirements, driver courtesy and punctuality are achieved.
Perform dispatch, collection and purchasing duties for the organisation.

Vehicle maintenance

Ensure that all vehicles are properly maintained and regularly service and that all road licenses and insurance are promptly paid
Inspection of vehicles and set up a service and maintenance schedule
Ensure vehicles are kept clean and properly refreshed at all times
Advise the supervisor of the serving date, renewal of road license and car insurance in respect of allocated vehicle(s).
Ensure that allocated vehicle is used correctly, adequately fuelled and any defects or malfunctions are reported on time.

Recording of mileage

Update and maintain daily log sheets, vehicle mileage sheet and dispatch book.
Assist with any other relevant duties discussed and agreed with the supervisor

Benefits

Salary Band: SB1-B2

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge And Skills

Knowledge of driving rules and regulations of Seychelles.
An ability to write a concise and official report of incidents.
Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
Ability to work in a team
Ability to read and write simple messages/ instructions
Must have good communication skills.

Essential Qualifications/Experience

S5 level of education with a pass in English.
A class 2, 4 & 6 driving license with minimum of two years driving experience.

CORE BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

TEAMWORK	Fosters a sense of team spirit by establishing strong interpersonal relationships, demonstrating respect for other team members and proactively offering support. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Works collaboratively with others by seeking to understand and make best use of team members’ diverse ideas, working styles, skills and backgrounds. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
ACCOUNTABILITY	Takes ownership of tasks and functional responsibilities. Presents oneself as a credible representative of the Corporation and demonstrates a commitment to delivering on one’s duties. Justifies decisions taken, with confidence, openness and honesty. Takes responsibility for seeing efforts through. Makes sound and fair judgment. Makes informed and accountable conclusions and decisions. Is open to feedback and uses errors or oversights as learning points.
ADAPTABILITY	Easily adjusts priorities, activities, and attitude to meet new deadlines and information and to achieve objectives. Anticipates and responds with energy, to new challenges, the unfamiliar and the urgent. Thinks of ways to make changes work, rather than resisting them. Makes suggestions for increasing the effectiveness of a changing environment. Plans ahead and has an alternative option in case things go wrong or unexpected. Keeps an open mind and shows willingness to learn new methods, procedures, and techniques that embrace change. Able to prioritize effectively and plan flexibly to be able to deal with change.
RELIABILITY	Is dependable and can be relied on in different circumstances. Gets the job well-done every time and within deadlines. Shows up to work on time. Goes the extra mile to produce expected results even in tight deadlines. Persists through difficult tasks and brings out credible results.
CONDUCT & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS	Behaves in a professional and appropriate way to set the right example in the workplace. Takes responsibility for own actions; accepts own mistakes and does not blame others for a job not well done or not done. Behaves in a manner that is accepting, respectful and inclusive of all people. Puts continuous effort into building and maintaining relationships. Accepts conflict as an opportunity to strengthen relationships. Responds willingly to requests for help and information, where possible Is honest and open-minded. Has a ‘can-do’ and ‘will-do’ attitude.

How To Apply

Interested candidate(s) are requested to Sign-up or login to apply now or Please send CV and other relevant documents to [email protected] / [email protected]

Contact: Ms. Josepha 439 7998 or Ms. Tracy 439 7999

Closing date: Tuesday 7th July 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application. Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.