Development Africa is a humanitarian international non-governmental organization working across Nigeria to foster sustainable development in various sectors, with a primary focus on healthcare and education.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Driver
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Senior Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of company staff, materials, and equipment.
- The role requires strict adherence to traffic regulations, company policies, and safety procedures, as well as proper handling, loading, and offloading of items to prevent damage.
- The driver is expected to maintain assigned vehicles in good condition, report faults promptly, and support daily operational activities, particularly in construction and field environments.
Key responsibilities
- Safely transport management, office staff, and other personnel to assigned destinations.
- Conduct long-distance trips as well as regular daily drives.
- Adhere to assigned routes and schedules to optimize efficiency and ensure timely deliveries.
- Perform daily inspections of vehicles to ensure they are in proper working condition.
- Report any mechanical issues or maintenance needs to the logistics team promptly.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the vehicle, both interior and exterior.
- Ensure vehicle documents (insurance, registration) are valid and renewed as required.
- Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations while operating company vehicles.
- Implement company safety policies, including use of seat belts and prohibition of mobile phone usage while driving.
- Ensure that passengers and goods are transported safely, without risk to their security or wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate logs of daily activities, including trip details, mileage, and fuel consumption.
- Complete and submit incident and accident reports as required.
- Keep records of all vehicle repairs, inspections, and service dates.
- Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with colleagues.
- Provide timely updates to the logistics team regarding route status or delays.
- Exhibit a professional demeanour, punctuality, and courteous communication with staff.
- Act with discretion and always maintain confidentiality.
- Washing assigned DA vehicles.
- You may be required to undertake other duties as DA may reasonably require.
- Comply with driver’s code of conduct
Qualifications and Knowledge
- Minimum of SSCE or equivalent qualification
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ proven driving experience in a professional or corporate settings
- Valid and appropriate driver’s license (relevant category) with a clean driving record
- Good knowledge of road safety regulations, traffic laws, and defensive driving practices
- Proven ability to safely load, secure, and offload materials and equipment
- Familiarity with vehicle maintenance basics and ability to identify and report mechanical faults promptly
- Good knowledge of local and inter-state routes, including alternative routes when required
- Ability to follow company policies, instructions, and schedules with minimal supervision
- Basic understanding of logbooks, fuel records, and trip documentation
- Strong sense of responsibility, discipline, and professionalism
Tools & Technology Requirements:
- Must own and be able to use a functional smartphone with internet access
- Ability to use basic mobile applications (calls, messaging, GPS/navigation, WhatsApp, etc.) for work communication and coordination
Personal Attributes:
- High level of integrity, honesty, and reliability
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
- Safety-conscious with a calm and patient demeanor
- Good time management and punctuality
- Ability to remain alert and focused for extended periods
- Respectful, courteous, and professional in conduct
- Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision
- Physically fit and capable of handling job demands
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible and willing to adapt to changing schedules or work demands.
What We Offer
- Competitive and timely salary
- Stable employment in a structured work environment
- Opportunity to work within a professional and safety-focused team
- Supportive management and clear operational guidelines
- Access to company tools and resources required to perform duties
- Opportunity for skills development and continuous improvement
- Fair and transparent workplace policies
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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