{"id":7358,"date":"2026-02-12T16:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T16:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/job\/drivers-x5-at-radiation-protection-authority\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T00:14:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T00:14:18","slug":"drivers-x5-at-radiation-protection-authority","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zambia\/?post_type=job_listing&p=7358","title":{"rendered":"Drivers (x5) at Radiation Protection Authority"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RADIATION PROTECTION AUTHORITY<br \/>\nEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY<br \/>\nThe Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) is a Regulatory Body under the Ministry of Technology and Science established by the Ionising Radiation Protection Act No. 16 of 2005 and its Amendment Act No. 19 of 2011. RPA\u2019s mandate is to protect the public, workers and the environment from hazards arising from the use of devices or materials capable of producing Ionising Radiation.<br \/>\nThe Authority has a vacancy for the following position:<br \/>\nDrivers (5)<br \/>\nLocation: Lusaka<br \/>\nJob Objective<br \/>\nTo drive and maintain Authority vehicles in order to facilitate mobility of officers, materials and equipment.<br \/>\nCareer counseling services<br \/>\nMain Duties<\/p>\n<p>Undertake effectively driving of the vehicles allocated so as to ensure the safety and timely movement of officers and materials.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare timely reports on the occurrence of road traffic accidents in order to facilitate prompt remedial actions.<\/p>\n<p>Complete timely log books in order to enhance accountability of journeys.<\/p>\n<p>Undertake regularly inspections of the vehicles road worthiness so as to avoid traffic accidents and unnecessary breakdowns.<\/p>\n<p>Undertake regularly and secures the vehicles daily in order to ensure cleanliness and security.<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Vocational\/Professional Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>Full grade twelve (12) Certificate of Education with credit in English<\/p>\n<p>Valid SADC driving license class B or higher<\/p>\n<p>Experience in driving both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Formal defensive driving training or mechanical trade test certification will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n<p>Skills\/Attributes<\/p>\n<p>Sober minded and trustworthy<\/p>\n<p>Honest and organized<\/p>\n<p>Minimum of two (2) years working experience as a Driver<\/p>\n<p>Good command of English and able to communicate easily<\/p>\n<p>Pleasant interpersonal skills<\/p>\n<p>A clean driving record<\/p>\n<p>Familiarity with GPS devices and the Zambian road terrain<\/p>\n<p>Must possess basic mechanic skills and troubleshooting<\/p>\n<p>Availability to occasionally take weekend and night shifts<\/p>\n<p>Able to maintain a polite and professional disposition<\/p>\n<p>Must possess good communication skills<\/p>\n<p>Method of Application<\/p>\n<p>Interested individuals should send their applications as\u00a0ONE SINGLE DOCUMENT\u00a0and should comprise an application letter, copies of their certificates, a detailed curriculum vitae inclusive of three (3) names of traceable referees to the undersigned no later than\u00a0Friday, 20th\u00a0February, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates MUST email their application document to\u00a0undefined. Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line of the email. The size of the attachments should not exceed 10 megabytes.\u00a0Only applications sent via email will be considered.<\/p>\n<p>Applications should be addressed to:<\/p>\n<p>The Executive Director<br \/>\nRadiation Protection Authority<br \/>\nExploration House, Government Road<br \/>\nP.O Box 50002<br \/>\nRidgeway<br \/>\nLUSAKA<br \/>\nPlease note that\u00a0ONLY\u00a0shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<br \/>\nSharing is Caring! 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