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Truck Driver

Location:
Harare, Zimbabwe
Posted:
December 14, 2023

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Shepherd Zigandiro

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ad1yvc@r.postjobfree.com

**-**** ******** ****** **** 1, Harare, Zimbabwe, 0000 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced long distance driver, deliver goods to customers on time and in good state. Load and unload cargo.

Record cargo deliveries, refuel, keep truck clean, report any truck faults and road incidents to the dispatcher.

Follow traffic laws, inspect trucks and record issues, follow correct procedures in case of an accident.

Keep an activities log and log hours, report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel. Plan routes using GPS system, get goods to the client on time. Maintain a positive attitude with customers.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Truck Driver Jan 2017 - Jun 2023

Silver Link Investments • Harare, Zimbabwe

Drive and operate trucks pre inspection before every trip, loading and transporting liquid petroleum fuels and gas from countries which includes South Africa, Mozambique and Zambia. Ensuring any mechanical issues on the truck are attended to before driving off. follow traffic rules and regulations in all countries you are visiting. Ensure that you always have all documents required by law. Ensure that the truck is kept in good working condition and ensure that maintenance work is kept up to date. Ensure that truck log sheet is correctly filled in before departing and soon after arriving. Plot the best routes as this helps to reach your destination on time and it’s also a cost saving method without compromising safety. Complete and verify paperwork for accuracy. Drive long distances to deliver goods to customers. Load and unload cargo, Record cargo deliveries and refuel and clean vehicle. Report road incidents to the dispatcher, follow traffic laws and follow procedures in case of an accident.

Inspect trucks and record issues.

Keep an activities log and log hours.

Report mechanical problems to maintenance personnel. Deliver the goods to the client on time.

Maintain a positive attitude with customers.

Driver/Administrative Assistant Sep 2010 - Jun 2016 Pact Zimbabwe • Harare, Zimbabwe

Driving members of staff on official trips around the country, making official errands and delivery of official goods

Ability to provide reliable and safe driving services by driving office vehicles transporting Pact staff and official visitors as well as the ability to display high level of professionalism, discretion, integrity and high sense of responsibility.

Vast experience of work in a multinational organization with multicultural environment Translation of basic conversation from English to local language or the other way round. Also able to meet officials and visitors at the airport and assisting them with visa requirements and customs formalities when required.

Holder of clean class 1, 2 and 4 driver’s license and a valid defensive certificate Also ensuring that vehicles are properly maintained by keeping the vehicles clean, arranging for minor and major services, and always fill in the log sheet after every trip as well as reporting any malfunctions on time to my supervisor.

Ensuring that the vehicles are well maintained by regularly checking water, oil levels, tires state, spare wheel, wheel spanner, jack, 2 reflective triangles, reflective jacket, well stocked first aid kit and all other accessories as per local safety standards requirements. Ensure availability of all required documents which includes office directory, city and country maps, as well as other tax formalies.

Make appropriate fuel consumption entries in the vehicle log books Maintains vehicle log sheets.

Adhere to local driving rules and regulations when travelling on all official trips and deliveries Ensures proper use of vehicle maintenance plans.

Ability to liaise and negotiate with local authorities to facilitate smooth vehicle movements in designated areas.

Monthly submission of completed vehicle log sheets the Administration Officer Also making an immediate report in case of an accident or any other challenges to seek permission and advise on the way forward

Making sure that vehicle insurances, vehicle registrations and any other taxes are always up to date.

Collection & delivering of mails too & from USAID and other implementing partners. Familiar with cross border transportation and cargo clearance at border posts. Photocopying of official documents and banking

Ability to manage data, documents, correspondence and reports Provide administrative assistance and other logistical support to the Pact Zimbabwe programs including but not limited to workshops and meetings. Asset tagging of office equipment.

Undertake customs formalities of all imported goods in liaison with USAID and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Good computers knowledge

Provide administrative and technical assistance to those receiving grants with provision of vehicles and other office equipment.

Taking lead raw role during procurement of office vehicles, office equipment and other services. Sourcing of quotations and making informed price comparison to make office purchases. Prepare payment vouchers and summit them to HR & Administration manager for approval. Prepare purchase orders

Purchasing of office supplies and insures timeous payment of office utility bills. Maintaining records of office equipment, vehicles, consumables in storeroom and recommend for necessary procurements when some of the stocks have depleted Make sure that due processes are followed diligently during procurement by following laid down procedures.

Undertake any other reasonable tasks as directed by my supervisor EDUCATION

Diploma in Procurement and supply Nov 2013 - Feb 2016 Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply CIPS (UK) • Harare Managing contracts this is the management phase after entering into contract with suppliers and service providers, Measuring Performance periodic measuring of performance to see if suppliers and service providers are adhering to what was agreed in the contract. Sourcing methods to use when sourcing goods and services. Context these are conditions to be followed when executing the contract

Driver’s license Feb 1999 - Nov 1999

Zimbabwe Vehicle Inspection Department • Harare, Zimbabwe Driving skills like choosing correct gear every time, Vehicle checks before you start your trip that is checking oil, tyres condition, fuel level, general body condition as well as all the vehicle paper work required according to the laws of the land. Report any multi functions and making sure that the truck is always in good working condition before starting any trip, in case of an accident report it to your supervisor and police immediately. Always maintain safe driving speed Acquired my driver license class 2 which is for truck driving and small vehicles as well. Ordinary level Education Jan 1991 - Dec 1994

Kakora Secondary School • Mazowe, Zimbabwe

English Language, Science, Agriculture, Geography, Shona Language. ALL PASSES

SKILLS

I’m an experienced driver who finds pleasure in executing assigned duties on time without taking short cuts. I’m a qualified driver with a clean driving record who values safety and safe driving as this enhances company chances of making and increasing profits. A team player who believes in team work to insure that job at hand is done to perfection. Someone who is multi task and prioritize his work well according to urgency and importance. An individual who has understood the importance of the role of a driver when it comes to transportation. REFERRENCES

PROFESSIONAL REFEREES

Moses Mutize,+263*********, ad1yvc@r.postjobfree.com

Constance Matambanadzo, +263-**-*-***-***, ad1yvc@r.postjobfree.com Xavier Mangena, + 263 242 250941-4, +263*********, ad1yvc@r.postjobfree.com



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