Courier (Fixed Term Contract)

Courier   (Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Office based; Bulawayo,Zimbabwe

Direct Report: Head Courier

Position Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Logs on the system to register for attendance as per the set standard operating procedures.
• Pre-set and arrange reports received from the head scientist according to routes to avoid time wasting and maximize efficient service delivery.
• Conducts delivery and collection of specimens from outlying laboratories, supporting doctors and clients to ensure that specimens / reports and other goods arrive at correct destinations timeously and in good condition to increase customer service levels.
• Maintain daily safe keeping and fault reporting on company's assets (such as vehicles, motor bike ,petrol cards, uniforms etc.) and equipment to ensure that they remain in good condition to provide excellent samples collection and results delivery.
• Utilizes protective wear (such as specimen bags, gloves, knee guards, etc.) to comply with own safety and adherence to the health and safety regulations policy.
• Completes incident and accident reports and submits to Management to ensure that insurance claims are processed timeously, and all damages are repaired.
• Maintains cleanliness of the company's vehicles also reporting any spills of hazardous materials to management and ensure safe working conditions as per quality assurance standards.
• Daily record vehicle/ motorbike mileage in the Courier logbook. Also record fuel consumed in the Courier logbook.
• Performs housekeeping issues including filing and general office tidiness to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Communicates client address changes to the Head Scientist and Marketing and Business Development Manager.
• Performs Ad-hoc duties as and when required as per standard operating procedures.
• Collects sharp containers and bins when required to.

Competencies Required to do the job

Technical Competencies

• Consistency in achieving stringent turnaround and performance targets in an environment that is has no tolerance for error.
• Maintaining a positive image of the company.
• Dealing with bad road conditions (Potholes, road works, heavy traffic etc.).
• Dealing with difficult clients.
• Driving in harsh weather conditions.
• Cost effective utilization of all resources.

Behavioral Competencies

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Maintain high a level of honesty and integrity.

Qualifications

• 5 O’ Levels Subjects.
• Valid driver’s licence, i.e., class 4 and 3 driver licence.
• Minimum 2 - 3year relevant working experience.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team that is driving innovation and efficiency in the Couriers landscape across Zimbabwe. If you are passionate about developing impactful Courier Services solutions and leading a talented team, we’d love to hear from you.

Application Details

Interested candidates should submit their applications to recruitment_jobs@aol.com no later than the 29 August 2025. Applications must include the following information:

Copy of CV and qualifications, contact details, references, bio data, and expected salary package in a single file

Shortlisted candidates will undergo an Assessment test.

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