{"id":1679,"date":"2025-06-14T19:55:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T19:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/job\/executive-driver-and-administrative-support-mds-office-at-absa\/"},"modified":"2025-09-14T00:50:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T00:50:07","slug":"executive-driver-and-administrative-support-mds-office-at-absa","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/?post_type=job_listing&p=1679","title":{"rendered":"Executive Driver and Administrative Support \u2013 MD\u2019s Office at ABSA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.<\/p>\n<p>My Career Development Portal:\u00a0Wherever you are in your career, we are here for you. Design your future. Discover leading-edge guidance, tools and support to unlock your potential. You are Absa.\u00a0You are possibility.<br \/>\nJob Summary<br \/>\n\u2022 To provide safe, reliable, and discreet transportation services to the CEO of the bank while maintaining the highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, and punctuality. The Executive Driver ensures the CEO\u2019s travel schedule is efficiently managed, vehicles are well-maintained, and all trips are conducted in line with corporate protocols and security standards.<br \/>\n\u2022 Provide various Logistical support for the bank on days and time where there is no MD\u2019s mobility needs.<br \/>\nJob Description<br \/>\nMain accountabilities and approximate time split<br \/>\nExecutive Mobility \u2013 60%<br \/>\nTransportation for the CEO<\/p>\n<p>Safely and timely driving of the MD in both scheduled and unscheduled mobility.<br \/>\nPlan and follow the most efficient routes to avoid delays and ensure punctual arrivals.<br \/>\nMaintain awareness of road conditions, traffic, and security risks to adjust travel plans as necessary.<br \/>\nMust be capable of working extended hours on MD\u2019s schedule<\/p>\n<p>Vehicle Maintenance &amp; Management<\/p>\n<p>Ensure the assigned vehicle is always clean, fueled, and in good working condition.<br \/>\nConduct daily vehicle checks (brakes, tires, lights, fluids, etc.) and schedule regular service.<\/p>\n<p>Security Awareness<\/p>\n<p>Collaborate with the bank\u2019s security team to ensure all trips are risk-assessed and in compliance with corporate safety protocols.<br \/>\nRemain alert to any potential threats or suspicious activity while in transit or waiting.<br \/>\nHandle all personal or professional errands discreetly when requested.<\/p>\n<p>MD\u2019s Aide<\/p>\n<p>Act as a personal aide to the MD on several matters including protocol observations, Escorting and guiding, handling last minute issues discreetly etc.<\/p>\n<p>Key values<\/p>\n<p>Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality regarding the CEO\u2019s business, conversations, and whereabouts.<br \/>\nHandle all personal or professional errands discreetly when requested.<\/p>\n<p>Logistics Support \u2013 40%<\/p>\n<p>Supervise repairs and preventive maintenance of MD\u2019s house generator<br \/>\nAssist with premises upkeep assessment and maintenance for upcountry branches whenever possible when accompanying MD in branch visits<br \/>\nMonthly routine check-up\/inspection (premise condition, security, operational checks, accessibility, customer experience, cleanliness)<br \/>\nConducting periodic quality inspection of rented vehicles<br \/>\nAttending to queries, concerns and complaints regarding rented vehicles<br \/>\nPeriodic reconciliation of the stock\/store stationery (physical counting)<br \/>\nCollection of letters from post offices and dispatching letters to Regulator(s)<br \/>\nEnsure effective relationship management with all external suppliers.<\/p>\n<p>Risk and Controls Objectives<br \/>\nEnsure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Absa Operational Risk Framework and internal Absa Policies and Standards<br \/>\nManage risk and control effectively by applying applicable risk frameworks and embedding a positive risk culture<\/p>\n<p>Understanding of own role in the end-to-end processes in which you play a part, including applicable risks and controls.<br \/>\nAdhere to Absa\u2019s policies and procedures applicable to own role, demonstrating sound judgement and responsible risk management.<br \/>\nReport all risk events \/ incidents \/ issues using the defined process for your business area and help to understand why these happened and how to prevent them in future.<br \/>\n\u00a0Proactively look for ways to improve the control environment by considering what could go wrong in the processes you operate and how errors could be prevented.<br \/>\nContinuous and proactive engagement with regulatory bodies, unions where applicable<br \/>\nAll mandatory training completed to deadline<\/p>\n<p>Technical skills \/ Competencies<\/p>\n<p>Have good spoken and written communication skills<br \/>\nHave an accident-free driving appropriate driving license<br \/>\nBe assertive, persuade people to follow rules and change their working practices<br \/>\nHave a good level of physical fitness and stamina<br \/>\nHave a logical approach and be able to solve problems<br \/>\nBe well-organized and pay attention to detail<br \/>\nBe able to cope under pressure<br \/>\nHave good written communication skills, for report writing<br \/>\nHave basic computer applications skills<br \/>\nDriving certification from National Institute of Transportation (NIT) is Mandatory<br \/>\nSecondary Education certification and Diploma of any field is mandatory, Degree in any other field will be added advantage.<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge, Expertise and Experience<br \/>\n\u00b7Relevant 3 \u2013 5 years\u2019 experience<\/p>\n<p>Experience within the banking environment required<br \/>\nVIP Driving experience for a senior officer of a high-profile organization\/Institution<\/p>\n<p>Absa Values<br \/>\nAbsa\u2019s Values and Behaviors represent the set of standards which governs the actions of all of us who work for the bank and against which the performance of every one of us in Absa are being assessed and rewarded:<\/p>\n<p>Trust<br \/>\nResourceful<br \/>\nStewardship<br \/>\nInclusive<br \/>\nCourage<\/p>\n<p>Education<br \/>\nNational Certificate: Services (Required)<br \/>\nSharing is Caring! 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