Position Description

The Barrick – Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit a Driver to join and grow our team.

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick’s core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

  • Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity.
  • Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach.
  • Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose.
  • Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy.
  • Taking Responsibility and being Accountable.
  • Committing to Zero Harm.
  • Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships.

If you’re ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities 

  • Perform daily vehicle pre-start check as per the checklist.
  • Ensure that all vehicles that resort under their responsibility are always properly cleaned and maintained in good operating condition.
  • Ensure that all vehicles are regularly inspected and serviced according to the formal schedules from Engineering Services.
  • Ensure that proper documentation for off trips is approved by the HR Superintendent/HR Manager.
  • Collect and deliver employees from designated locations across the North Mara Mine site.
  • Conduct the designated airstrip trips, observing the departure and arrival times of aircraft to avoid delays.
  • Making travel arrangements as assigned, provide safe transportation for staff, guests and or travellers, helping passengers in and out of the vehicle and other guidance.
  • Conduct driving duties in support of regular cleaning and maintenance campaigns across the North Mara mine site.
  • Ensures that, in the event of an accident/ incident involving the office vehicle, the necessary steps required by standards and regulations are followed.
  • Maintains and keep records for vehicles, logs official trips, records daily mileage, records the use of fuel vouchers, and keeps per diem records.
  • Exchanges relevant information and maintains an open line of communication with colleagues, supervisor and travellers.
  • May assist the HR department with certain activities should their primary task of rendering a professional driver service not be affected.

Qualification requirements

  • NIT Certification or its Equivalent is required
  • Minimum of Secondary School Education certificate.
  • Valid PSV driver’s license.
  • Trained in defensive driving technics.
  • Sound knowledge of Mining Safety Regulations and best practice.

Experience and competencies needed.

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a professional driver in a large organization.
  • Able to drive/operate manual transmission/shift gear.
  • Good oral and written communications skills, both in English and Kiswahili
  • Effective communication is crucial.
  • High level of self-motivation
  • Skills in minor vehicle repairs
  • Excellent work ethics
  • Excellent time management.
  • Prior experience as a professional driver, especially in a VIP or executive driving capacity, is often preferred.
  • Committed and engaged employees who are enthusiastic and passionate about Barrick and carry the company DNA.

What We Can Offer You

  • A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
  • The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
  • Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
  • Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

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