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Regional Drivers

--AFRIKAMO Limited--

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Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and reliable regional driver to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transporting passengers safely from Lagos to Ghana. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, professionalism, excellent driving skills, and management of passengers from Lagos to Ghana. The regional driver is responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely transportation of passengers across designated routes within the West Africa region. The role requires compliance with national and regional transport laws, company policies, and cross-border regulations.

Responsibilities

Transportation Duties

  • Safely drive company vehicles for official assignments across West African routes (interstate and cross-border).
  • Ensure passengers’ safety, comfort, and luggage security during all trips.
  • Managing passengers and ensuring their proper delivery.
  • Follow assigned routes and schedules; avoid unauthorized diversions.

Vehicle Maintenance & Care

  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (fuel, tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water, spare tools).
  • Ensure vehicles are kept clean, serviced, and roadworthy at all times.
  • Promptly report any mechanical issues, damages, or required repairs.
  • Maintain fuel consumption and mileage logs for accountability.

Compliance & Safety

  • Adhere to traffic laws, ECOWAS transport protocols, and company driving policies
  • Comply with customs, immigration, and security checks at border crossings.
  • Follow all safety procedures, including passenger safety briefings, use of seatbelts, and emergency protocols.
  • Ensure no unauthorized goods or persons are transported.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate trip logs, delivery notes, passenger manifests, waybills, and expense records.
  • Submit reports of incidents, delays, accidents, or security threats.
  • Keep updated licenses, permits, and cross-border documentation.

Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent driving skills and accident-free track record.
  • Ability to communicate in English (French is an added advantage for Francophone West African routes).
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • High sense of responsibility, integrity, and discipline.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure or during emergencies.

Experience

  • Minimum of SSCE/OND or equivalent.
  • Valid and up-to-date Driver’s License (Class appropriate) and ECOWAS cross-border permit are required.
  • Minimum of 5 years professional regional driving experience.
  • Good knowledge of West African road networks, borders, and traffic regulations.
  • Experience driving long distances and managing road/travel stress.
  • Basic mechanical/vehicle troubleshooting skills.
  • Working Conditions
  • Long-distance driving within West African countries (interstate and cross-border).
  • Must be available for flexible working hours

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

  • What types of buses have you driven on these international routes?
  • Do you have an ECOWAS driving license or driving permit?
  • Do you have a valid Nigerian driving license or driving permit?
  • Do you speak or understand any local languages apart from English/French (e.g., Hausa, Yoruba, Twi, or Ewe)?
  • Which West African countries have you driven through (e.g., Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Benin, or Côte d’Ivoire)?

Experience:

  • Driving from Lagos to Ghana: 5 years (Required)
  • What driving experience do you have within West African routes? : 5 years (Required)



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