Vacancy title:
Driver

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Education, Protective Services, Admin & Office, Transportation & Logistics, Cleaning & Facilities]

Jobs at:
Private company

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, August 26 2026

Duty Station:
Lilongwe | Lilongwe

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

A reputable primary school operating at the former Stance Private School campus in Area 23 invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions:

DRIVER

Job Purpose

The Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and professional transportation for authorised school activities, including transporting pupils, staff, documents, equipment, and other authorised items.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive school vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Transport pupils and staff to and from authorised destinations.
• Support school trips, educational visits, sporting activities, and other official school activities.
• Conduct routine checks of the vehicle before and after use.
• Report mechanical faults, damage, or safety concerns promptly.
• Ensure the vehicle is kept clean, secure, and in good working condition.
• Maintain accurate vehicle usage, mileage, fuel, and maintenance records.
• Observe all applicable traffic laws and road safety requirements.
• Ensure pupils are transported safely and supervise appropriate boarding and alighting procedures.
• Exercise particular caution around school premises and pedestrian areas.
• Follow authorised routes and schedules.
• Safeguard school vehicles, passengers, documents, and property.
• Ensure required vehicle documentation and licences remain valid.
• Assist with loading and unloading school equipment or materials where appropriate.
• Report accidents, incidents, delays, or other transport-related issues immediately.
• Perform basic vehicle checks and arrange servicing and repairs through the appropriate channels.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding pupils, staff, and school activities.
• Perform other transport-related duties assigned by school management.

Requirements

• Valid driver's licence appropriate to the vehicle operated.
• Relevant driving experience, preferably in a school, institutional, or professional environment.
• Good knowledge of local roads and traffic regulations.
• Safe driving record and responsible driving habits.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, patience, and professionalism.
• Ability to interact appropriately with children.
• Suitable professional and personal references.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants should submit their applications by:

• Delivering by hand to the school campus, Area 23
• Sending via WhatsApp to: 088 249 0897

Address to:

The HRM

Bag 81

Lilongwe

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