Driver & Personal Support Assistant

Driver and Personal Support Assistant Jobs in Lusaka

Curtain Factory is seeking a reliable and professional Driver & Personal Support Assistant based in Lusaka, Zambia. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity for candidates looking for driver and personal support assistant jobs in Lusaka, providing essential transportation and executive support services to the Chief Executive Officer and authorized family members.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer within the Executive Office, the Driver & Personal Support Assistant ensures safe, confidential, and punctual transportation for the CEO to various official and personal engagements. The role also encompasses business support duties including errands, document delivery, vehicle maintenance, and other responsibilities that demand discretion, integrity, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities for Driver and Personal Support Assistant Jobs in Lusaka

• Executive Transportation: Safely transport the CEO to meetings, project sites, airports, and other authorized locations, ensuring timely arrivals and efficient route planning.
• Personal Support: Assist with authorized personal errands and appointments for the CEO and family, maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism.
• Business Support: Deliver confidential documents, collect business materials, conduct banking errands, and support operational logistics as needed.
• Vehicle Management: Perform daily inspections, maintain cleanliness, monitor fuel levels, keep accurate logbooks, and ensure all vehicle documentation is valid.
• Safety & Security: Adhere to traffic laws, practice defensive driving, ensure passenger safety, and safeguard confidential materials.
• Occupational Health & Safety: Follow company safety policies, maintain safe practices during travel, and report any incidents promptly.
• General Duties: Maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity and sound judgment, and be available for occasional out-of-hours assignments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Valid Class C or higher driver’s license.
• Defensive Driving and First Aid certificates are advantageous.
• At least 5 years of professional driving experience, preferably supporting senior executives or corporate management.
• Experience with both Lusaka city and long-distance driving routes is essential.

Technical Skills and Personal Attributes

• Competency in professional driving, route planning, vehicle inspection, and record keeping.
• Strong customer service, time management, and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Highly trustworthy, dependable, mature, and well-presented.
• Calm under pressure, organized, flexible, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Performance Expectations

• Maintain a safe driving record and punctuality.
• Ensure vehicle cleanliness, accurate logbooks, and timely completion of assignments.
• Exhibit professional conduct and strict confidentiality.
• Comply with company policies and traffic regulations.

Application Information

This role is based at our office in Ibex Hill: Unit 3, Ibex Hub Mall, Corner of Chimanga Road & Bill Sela Street, Lusaka. Candidates residing in Ibex Hill, Salama Park, State Lodge, and surrounding areas are especially encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should submit their CV and relevant credentials via email to recruitment@curtainfactoryzm.com. Please note that hardcopy applications will not be accepted.