Driver to the Head of Office
Driver to the Head of Office – South Africa Country Office
Organization: UN Women (United Nations Development Programme – UNDP)
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Job Type: Full-time
About UN Women
UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Grounded in the UN Charter’s vision of equality, UN Women works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, promote women’s empowerment, and achieve gender equality in all spheres of life — including development, human rights, humanitarian response, and peace and security.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Driver will provide safe, reliable, and efficient driving services to the UN Women Country Representative, visiting officials, and other UN staff. The role requires a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with individuals of diverse national and cultural backgrounds.
The driver may also be required to support other operational or programmatic activities, including logistics and administrative duties.
Key Responsibilities
1. Reliable and Secure Driving Services
- Safely transport the Country Representative, UN Women personnel, visitors, and VIP missions.
- Deliver and collect official documents, mail, and items from government offices, embassies, and UN agencies.
- Meet and assist official personnel at airports, including customs and visa arrangements when needed.
- Ensure all passengers wear seatbelts and follow security protocols.
- Take immediate action in line with UN Women procedures in case of an accident.
- Ensure vehicles comply with UN safety and security standards.
2. Proper Use and Maintenance of Vehicles
- Drive responsibly to promote cost efficiency and fuel economy.
- Maintain accurate vehicle logs, including mileage, fuel consumption, servicing, and repairs.
- Track and report on vehicle maintenance plans.
- Keep vehicles clean, well-maintained, and in good working condition.
- Conduct routine checks on tires, brakes, lights, oil, and other essential systems.
- Arrange for servicing and repairs as required.
3. Document and Supply Management
- Maintain up-to-date vehicle documentation such as insurance, registration, and logbooks.
- Ensure the vehicle contains essential items including a city map, office directory, first aid kit, and spare parts.
- Comply with all procedures in case of an accident or emergency.
4. Administrative and Logistical Support
- Assist with general office tasks such as photocopying, filing, and distributing documents.
- Support staff with local deliveries, payments, or logistics as needed.
- Perform other related duties to ensure smooth office operations.
Core Values
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Respect for Diversity
Core Competencies
- Gender Sensitivity and Awareness
- Accountability and Reliability
- Creative Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leading by Example
Functional Competencies
- Excellent driving and navigation skills
- Strong knowledge of traffic rules, defensive driving, and chauffeur protocol
- Ability to make minor vehicle repairs
- Punctuality and time management skills
Qualifications
Education:
- Completion of secondary education required
- Valid driver’s license essential
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a professional driver, preferably within the UN system, international organizations, or embassies
- Proven record of safe driving
Language:
- Fluency in English is required
Additional Information
UN Women promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages qualified individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, competence, and organizational needs.
All selected candidates will undergo background and reference checks in line with UN Women’s zero-tolerance policy on misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation, or abuse.