Driver/messenger at Botho University in Manzini, SZ

BOTHO UNIVERSITY

Botho University seeks to recruit a dedicated, ambitious, quality-focused and systems-driven candidate for the following position:

Driver/Messenger

Ref: 2026/ESWA/FIN02

Faculty/Office: Finance

Department: Finance

Reports to: Assistant Manager – Finance

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum high school qualification (O-Level / Form 5 equivalent) with vocational training as an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years of professional driving experience, preferably within a corporate environment.
• Proven experience in safe driving and navigation, vehicle upkeep, official dispatch errands, and administrative/executive support.
• Valid Driver's License.

Main Responsibilities

• Transport university staff, students, and authorised visitors safely and punctually to official destinations, meetings, events, and field trips.
• Exercise defensive driving techniques and strictly adhere to national road safety laws, traffic regulations, and institutional transport policies.
• Plan efficient routes, monitor traffic updates, and ensure timely arrivals for all scheduled trips.
• Maintain an accurate vehicle logbook for every trip, recording mileage, fuel consumption, destinations, and passenger details.
• Assist passengers with luggage, equipment, or materials as required during transit.
• Handle the secure dispatch and delivery of official university documents, parcels, files, and institutional supplies between departments, external offices, and stakeholders.
• Ensure secure handling and confidential transit of sensitive institutional packages and materials.
• Follow up on document submissions, official institutional errands, and drop-offs as instructed by administrative supervisors.
• Maintain a detailed dispatch and delivery register, capturing acknowledgment signatures and time stamps for all items delivered.
• Respond promptly to campus health emergencies by providing safe, urgent, and compassionate transport for students or staff who fall ill or sustain injuries on campus to the nearest clinic, hospital, or emergency room.
• Collaborate closely with campus nurses, first-aiders, security personnel, and student affairs officers to ensure swift coordination during medical crises.
• Maintain basic first aid readiness in the vehicle, adhere to emergency transit protocols, and ensure passenger safety and comfort during urgent medical transfers.
• Record details of all emergency trips in accordance with institutional health, safety, and incident-reporting procedures.
• Conduct routine pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections (checking oil, water, tire pressure, brakes, lights, and fluid levels).
• Monitor vehicle servicing schedules, license renewals, roadworthiness tests, and insurance requirements, reporting any mechanical issues promptly.
• Ensure university vehicles are kept clean, tidy, and well-maintained at all times, both interior and exterior.
• Report any accidents, traffic violations, or vehicle damages immediately to management in accordance with institutional incident protocols.
• Assist with loading and unloading of goods, equipment, and supplies for campus events, meetings, or procurement deliveries.
• Support the administration department with basic office errands, photocopying, filing, or inventory tracking during downtime.
• Ensure secure parking and proper safekeeping of vehicle keys and documentation at the end of each shift.
• Comply strictly with institutional health and safety guidelines, Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO standards), and internal workplace policies.
• Ensure passenger safety at all times by enforcing seatbelt usage and vehicle capacity rules.

Core Competencies

• Valid Driver's License & Defensive Driving.
• Emergency Response & Crisis Management.
• Route Planning & Geographical Knowledge.
• Time Management, Punctuality & Discretion.
• Basic Vehicle Maintenance & Record Keeping.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Closing Date: 13 November 2026

Please note:

• Only applications submitted through the above link will be accepted.
• Shortlisting will be based on academic qualifications, relevant experience, and general disposition.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

NB: In line with the Botho University Data Protection Policy, all personal information provided will be used solely for recruitment purposes. If your application is unsuccessful, your data will be securely stored for future opportunities.