Background

Water Access Rwanda has a simple vision: safe water at the turn of a tap. We believe water should be reliable (no outages), safe (to drink), conveniently accessible in the home, and super affordable. We are making it happen with our record-breaking INUMA(TM) Minigrids.

Job Summary

The Company Driver is responsible for operating assigned vehicles, ensuring their proper maintenance, and providing driving services as directed by the Fleet Manager. Additionally, the driver will undertake various technical responsibilities when not driving, for which they will receive appropriate training.

Key Result Areas:

• Asset Care: Properly monitor and maintain assigned vehicles according to specific fleet management plans.
• Road Safety: Drive safely and defensively, following all traffic rules and regulations.
• Schedule and Route Adherence: Travel only assigned distances and use the best routes as directed.
• Minimal Downtime: Keep the vehicle in perfect working condition to avoid downtime.
• Productivity: Utilize non-driving time effectively to support other company goals related to technical services, audits, and inspections.

Responsibilities:

• Drive company vehicles to designated areas as assigned by the Fleet Manager to transport people, deliver/pick up materials, or a combination of both.
• Pick up or drop off documents, packages, and run errands on behalf of Water Access Rwanda (WARwanda) or its employees.
• Be available for driving duties from Monday to Saturday during official work hours or as assigned by a manager. Respond to transportation requests within 15-20 minutes of notification.
• Ensure the security of all company vehicles when in use.
• Abide by company procedures and perform all requested duties.
• Collaborate with managers to fully implement the fleet management plan for the assigned vehicle.
• Complete the vehicle logbook daily, recording each movement.
• Assist with technical responsibilities as communicated by the CTO, CFO, or COO.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or Equivalent certificates.
• Valid driving license in categories B, C, D, or F.
• 3 years of experience in the driving/transportation industry is preferred.

Hard Skills:

• Mechanical Knowledge: Basic understanding of vehicle mechanics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills.

Soft Skills:

• Trustworthiness: Reliable and honest.
• Accountability.
• Multitasking.

Benefits:

New Driver-Level Positions:

• The net take-home salary of RWF 113,928 after deductions (PAYE, NSSF, Medical Insurance, and other statutory deductions).
• communication cards, and other staff support services.

Experienced Driver-Level Positions:

• The net take-home salary of RWF is 151,952 after deductions (PAYE, NSSF, Medical Insurance, and other statutory deductions).
• Additional RWF 35,000/month retention bonus accessible monthly after 3 months of probation, awarded with a 3-year cliff.

Driver Technician-level positions:

• RWF 165,340 monthly gross salary with deductions (PAYE, RSSB, Medical Insurance).

Transport Allowance:

• RWF 83,900 gross transportation allowance to facilitate movement for meetings and timely show-ups at the office.

Retention Pay:

• Monthly retention pay of RWF 35,000 (subject to applicable taxes).

Work Environment:

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
• Chance to make a significant impact on the company’s future

• Drive company vehicles to designated areas as assigned by the Fleet Manager to transport people, deliver/pick up materials, or a combination of both.
• Pick up or drop off documents, packages, and run errands on behalf of Water Access Rwanda (WARwanda) or its employees.
• Be available for driving duties from Monday to Saturday during official work hours or as assigned by a manager. Respond to transportation requests within 15-20 minutes of notification.
• Ensure the security of all company vehicles when in use.
• Abide by company procedures and perform all requested duties.
• Collaborate with managers to fully implement the fleet management plan for the assigned vehicle.
• Complete the vehicle logbook daily, recording each movement.
• Assist with technical responsibilities as communicated by the CTO, CFO, or COO.

• Mechanical Knowledge: Basic understanding of vehicle mechanics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Trustworthiness: Reliable and honest.
• Accountability.
• Multitasking.

• High school diploma or Equivalent certificates.
• Valid driving license in categories B, C, D, or F.
• 3 years of experience in the driving/transportation industry is preferred.