Executive Driver
2025-08-29T14:24:49+00:00
Gap Recruitment
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Transportation & Logistics
2025-09-04T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
8
Job Purpose
The Executive Driver will be responsible for providing safe, efficient, and professional transportation services to the Company Director. This role demands exceptional driving skills, discretion, and a commitment to the highest standards of professionalism. In addition to chauffeuring duties, the driver will manage the company's fleet operations, ensuring vehicles are properly maintained, serviced, insured, and fueled. The role also includes support for logistics and errands related to the Directors Office.
Key Responsibilities
Executive and Personal Transportation
- Safely transport the Company Director to meetings, events, airports, and other appointments in a timely and professional manner.
- Plan and select the most efficient routes, accounting for traffic and road conditions to ensure punctuality.
- Provide outstanding customer service, ensuring comfort and discretion at all times.
Vehicle and Fleet Management
- Maintain the assigned vehicle in impeccable condition, ensuring cleanliness, regular servicing, and mechanical soundness.
- Conduct routine checks on fuel, oil, brakes, tires, and other key components.
- Schedule and coordinate vehicle servicing, repairs, and insurance renewals with approved vendors.
- Oversee the condition and maintenance of the company's fleet, ensuring vehicles are always roadworthy and well-maintained.
Confidentiality and Professional Conduct
- Handle all matters and communications with strict confidentiality and integrity.
- Demonstrate discretion and professionalism in all interactions.
Logistical and Administrative Support
- Run errands, including delivery and collection of documents, packages, and other essential items as required.
- Support the Executive Assistant or Office Manager with logistics and ad hoc travel-related tasks.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Comply with all traffic laws and company policies.
- Maintain a clean driving record and up-to-date licenses and certifications.
- Stay informed about current road conditions and potential safety concerns.
Flexibility and Availability
- Be readily available for early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday assignments as required.
- Respond to last-minute schedule changes with a proactive and professional attitude.
Key Competencies
- Professionalism: Maintains a high standard of conduct and appearance.
- Reliability: Punctual, dependable, and committed to responsibilities.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures vehicles and duties are managed with care and accuracy.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate challenges and adapt quickly.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with clear, respectful communication.
- Organization: Efficient at managing tasks, especially in relation to fleet coordination.
Qualifications and Experience
Education & Certifications
- Minimum of a high school diploma.
- Valid driver's license with a clean record.
- Documented defensive driving skills and training.
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of local and regional routes, traffic patterns, and GPS navigation.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and fleet operations.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of professional driving experience, preferably in a corporate or executive environment.
- Prior experience with fleet coordination or management is a plus.
Working Conditions
- Primarily a driving role with possible waiting periods during meetings or events.
- May require extended hours, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on the Directors schedule.
- Occasional travel outside the Nairobi area may be required.
Performance Metrics
- Timeliness and reliability of transportation services.
- Condition and cleanliness of assigned and company fleet vehicles.
- Quality of service as assessed by the Company Director and executive team.
- Adherence to traffic laws, safety standards, and compliance protocols.
- Accuracy in maintaining records (fuel logs, servicing schedules, insurance tracking).
Executive and Personal Transportation Safely transport the Company Director to meetings, events, airports, and other appointments in a timely and professional manner. Plan and select the most efficient routes, accounting for traffic and road conditions to ensure punctuality. Provide outstanding customer service, ensuring comfort and discretion at all times. Vehicle and Fleet Management Maintain the assigned vehicle in impeccable condition, ensuring cleanliness, regular servicing, and mechanical soundness. Conduct routine checks on fuel, oil, brakes, tires, and other key components. Schedule and coordinate vehicle servicing, repairs, and insurance renewals with approved vendors. Oversee the condition and maintenance of the company's fleet, ensuring vehicles are always roadworthy and well-maintained. Confidentiality and Professional Conduct Handle all matters and communications with strict confidentiality and integrity. Demonstrate discretion and professionalism in all interactions. Logistical and Administrative Support Run errands, including delivery and collection of documents, packages, and other essential items as required. Support the Executive Assistant or Office Manager with logistics and ad hoc travel-related tasks. Safety and Regulatory Compliance Comply with all traffic laws and company policies. Maintain a clean driving record and up-to-date licenses and certifications. Stay informed about current road conditions and potential safety concerns. Flexibility and Availability Be readily available for early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday assignments as required. Respond to last-minute schedule changes with a proactive and professional attitude.
Minimum of a high school diploma. Valid driver's license with a clean record. Documented defensive driving skills and training.
JOB-68b1b83189456
Vacancy title:
Executive Driver
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Gap Recruitment
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, September 4 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The Executive Driver will be responsible for providing safe, efficient, and professional transportation services to the Company Director. This role demands exceptional driving skills, discretion, and a commitment to the highest standards of professionalism. In addition to chauffeuring duties, the driver will manage the company's fleet operations, ensuring vehicles are properly maintained, serviced, insured, and fueled. The role also includes support for logistics and errands related to the Directors Office.
Key Responsibilities
Executive and Personal Transportation
- Safely transport the Company Director to meetings, events, airports, and other appointments in a timely and professional manner.
- Plan and select the most efficient routes, accounting for traffic and road conditions to ensure punctuality.
- Provide outstanding customer service, ensuring comfort and discretion at all times.
Vehicle and Fleet Management
- Maintain the assigned vehicle in impeccable condition, ensuring cleanliness, regular servicing, and mechanical soundness.
- Conduct routine checks on fuel, oil, brakes, tires, and other key components.
- Schedule and coordinate vehicle servicing, repairs, and insurance renewals with approved vendors.
- Oversee the condition and maintenance of the company's fleet, ensuring vehicles are always roadworthy and well-maintained.
Confidentiality and Professional Conduct
- Handle all matters and communications with strict confidentiality and integrity.
- Demonstrate discretion and professionalism in all interactions.
Logistical and Administrative Support
- Run errands, including delivery and collection of documents, packages, and other essential items as required.
- Support the Executive Assistant or Office Manager with logistics and ad hoc travel-related tasks.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Comply with all traffic laws and company policies.
- Maintain a clean driving record and up-to-date licenses and certifications.
- Stay informed about current road conditions and potential safety concerns.
Flexibility and Availability
- Be readily available for early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday assignments as required.
- Respond to last-minute schedule changes with a proactive and professional attitude.
Key Competencies
- Professionalism: Maintains a high standard of conduct and appearance.
- Reliability: Punctual, dependable, and committed to responsibilities.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures vehicles and duties are managed with care and accuracy.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate challenges and adapt quickly.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with clear, respectful communication.
- Organization: Efficient at managing tasks, especially in relation to fleet coordination.
Qualifications and Experience
Education & Certifications
- Minimum of a high school diploma.
- Valid driver's license with a clean record.
- Documented defensive driving skills and training.
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of local and regional routes, traffic patterns, and GPS navigation.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance and fleet operations.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of professional driving experience, preferably in a corporate or executive environment.
- Prior experience with fleet coordination or management is a plus.
Working Conditions
- Primarily a driving role with possible waiting periods during meetings or events.
- May require extended hours, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on the Directors schedule.
- Occasional travel outside the Nairobi area may be required.
Performance Metrics
- Timeliness and reliability of transportation services.
- Condition and cleanliness of assigned and company fleet vehicles.
- Quality of service as assessed by the Company Director and executive team.
- Adherence to traffic laws, safety standards, and compliance protocols.
- Accuracy in maintaining records (fuel logs, servicing schedules, insurance tracking).
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: high school
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