UN Women – Driver to the Head of Office (South Africa Country Office).
📍 Location: Pretoria, South Africa.
🕓 Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 Year).
💼 Job Level: G3 – Local Position.
🗓️ Closing Date: 2 November 2025.
🏢 Agency: UN Women.
About UN Women
UN Women is dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women worldwide. The organization works to eliminate discrimination against women and girls and to achieve equality between women and men across all areas of life, including development, human rights, peace, and security.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Driver provides safe, reliable, and efficient driving services to the UN Women Country Representative, UN officials, visitors, and other staff. The role requires professionalism, confidentiality, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent knowledge of local routes, protocol, and safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Reliable and Secure Driving Services
Transport the Country Representative, officials, visitors, and staff as needed.
Deliver and collect official documents, mail, and parcels.
Meet and assist personnel at the airport, including handling customs formalities.
Ensure all passengers wear seatbelts and adhere to safety protocols.
Take immediate action following any accidents in line with UN regulations.
Ensure all vehicles comply with UN Women’s security and safety standards.
2. Proper Use of Vehicle
Drive responsibly to minimize costs and ensure vehicle longevity.
Maintain detailed logs for mileage, fuel, servicing, and repairs.
Track and manage maintenance schedules and reports.
3. Vehicle Maintenance
Keep vehicles clean and in optimal working condition.
Conduct routine checks on oil, tires, lights, brakes, and other systems.
Arrange repairs and ensure timely resolution of warning indicators.
Prepare vehicles for seasonal or regional travel requirements.
4. Documentation and Supplies
Maintain vehicle documents, insurance, first-aid kits, maps, and spare parts.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety requirements.
5. Administrative and Logistic Support
Assist office staff with filing, photocopying, and mail distribution.
Support with deliveries, bill payments, and other administrative tasks.
6. Additional Duties
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned to support office operations.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Completion of secondary school education.
Valid driver’s license required.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of professional driving experience, preferably with the UN system, embassies, or international organizations.
Proven record of safe and reliable driving.
Language:
Fluency in English required.
Core Values
Integrity
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity
Core Competencies
Gender awareness and sensitivity
Accountability and reliability
Effective communication
Inclusive collaboration
Problem-solving and adaptability
Stakeholder engagement
Leading by example
Functional Competencies
Excellent driving and defensive driving skills
Knowledge of local roads, routes, and driving laws
Basic vehicle maintenance and repair skills
Punctual, organized, and courteous
Diversity and Inclusion
UN Women is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and zero tolerance for any form of misconduct, including discrimination, harassment, or abuse. All recruitment decisions are based on merit, integrity, and organizational needs.
📝 Application Deadline: 2 November 2025.
📍 Location: Pretoria, South Africa.
🔗 Agency: UN Women.
Apply Now through the official UN Women Careers Portal.