Job Description
Position Title: Mechanic/Driver
Department Operations
Position Location: APOPO Camp-Sango Border Post,Chiredzi
Reporting to Field Officer
Organization APOPO Mine Action
Duration: Fixed Term
Closing date: 8th of March 2024
Organization overview
APOPO is a Belgium Humanitarian Demining Organization operating in Zimbabwe. Our mandate is clear
landmines and explosive remnants of war that threaten lives and livelihoods.
Role overview
Service and repair all APOPO vehicle in line with best practice and ensure a functional fleet with zero
disruption to operations
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
• Service and repair all APOPO vehicle in line with best practice and ensure a functional fleet with
zero disruption to operations
• Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, keep track of general
maintenance schedules, especially car tire condition and report to Procurement & Field Officer
(PFO) for action
• Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange minor repairs where necessary;
• Check oil, water and tires properly and keep the vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside;
• Update monthly mileage records and provide data to Procurement and Field Officer for monthly
operations reporting;
• Conduct weekly vehicle inspection and submit forms to the Procurement and Field Officer;
• Transport and Logistics Support for the APOPO Mine Action Zimbabwe program;
• Provide transportation for the Program, staff pickup and drop off and transport of visitors as
directed by the Senior Managers;
• Assist program teams and advisers in the facilitation of driving licenses
• Proactively assist teams and work flexibly across the program;
• Supervise drivers
• Keep a logbook of all vehicle use and travel, and register transportation requests with the
logistics manager.
• Follow up on safety sticker renewal, TIP renewals and registrations for all vehicles;
• Prepare and submit requirements for vehicle maintenance to the Procurement and Field support
Officer;
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and competencies
• Motor Mechanic Journeyman Class 1
• Minimum of 3 years working experience as a mechanic
• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid Defensive License
• Valid Medical Certificate
Knowledge and Experience
• Proven experience with 4×4 Landcruisers
• Experience of driving 4×4 Landcruiser vehicle is required;
• Engaging low and high four-wheel driver
• NGO experience preferred
How to Apply
How to apply
• Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application letter and CV highlighting the job title in the subject line to humanresourceszw@apopo.org on OR before the 8th of March 2024.
Additional information
• This is a fixed term engagement. The successful candidate will be engaged full time working at
the APOPO Camp-Sango Border Post,Chiredzi in Harare.
• Females are encouraged to apply
• APOPO Mine Action is committed to employment equity and equal opportunity employment. At no stage of the recruitment process does APOPO charge a fee.
