EXECUTIVE DRIVER & PERSONAL ASSISTANT — SECURITY TRAINED

Location: Tanzania    

Reports To: Managing Director    

Employment Type: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a highly professional, discreet and exceptionally reliable Executive Driver & Personal Assistant to work directly with the Managing Director in Tanzania.
This is a high-trust position, not a conventional driving or security role. The successful candidate will be responsible for the Managing Director’s transportation, daily movements, practical requirements and executive support, while maintaining a high level of security awareness and professionalism at all times.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience and formal training within an embassy, diplomatic mission, government institution, VIP environment, or other professional organisation with rigorous security and executive-support standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide safe, discreet and professional transportation for the Managing Director.
• Manage daily transportation, routes, schedules and movements efficiently.
• Maintain the vehicle to an exceptionally high standard and ensure it is always prepared and ready.
• Accompany the Managing Director to meetings, business visits, airports, hotels and other locations.
• Maintain strong situational awareness and identify potential risks or unusual situations.
• Apply professional security, confidentiality and risk-awareness practices without acting as a conventional security guard.
• Assist with travel arrangements, luggage, documents, appointments, reservations and other practical requirements.
• Coordinate with company executives, employees, hotels, service providers, security personnel and other contacts when required.
• Handle personal and business errands with complete discretion.
• Anticipate requirements and proactively solve practical problems.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding the Managing Director, his family, business, movements and private affairs.
• Be available for business travel and flexible working hours when required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous formal training and experience in an embassy, government institution, VIP/executive environment, or similarly high-standard organisation.
• Security, protective-services, diplomatic-security or executive-support training.
• Proven experience working with senior executives, diplomats, VIPs or high-profile individuals.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Trustworthy
• Discreet
• Intelligent
• Observant
• Professional
• Well Presented
• Punctual
• Proactive
• Flexible
• Highly Reliable

We are looking for someone who does not simply wait for instructions, but understands what needs to be done and takes care of it professionally.