How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates must submit their applications by email to:
Email Subject Line
Use the job title of the position you are applying for as the subject.
For this vacancy, the appropriate subject would therefore be:
Driver
Documents Required
Your application should include:
- Application letter
- Educational certificates
- Detailed CV
- Three traceable referees
At least one referee must be your most recent supervisor.
Very Important PDF Requirement
All application documents must be:
Compiled into ONE PDF document
Do not send the application letter, CV and certificates as separate attachments if following the advert’s instructions.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.
Closing Date
18 September 2026
Applicants should ensure their complete application is emailed before the deadline.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pre-Employment Checks
Partners In Health states that a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with its policy on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEAH).
As part of this process, PIH may request information from previous employers regarding findings or investigations relating to:
- Sexual exploitation
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual harassment
By submitting an application, applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
CV Tips for Partners In Health Driver Applicants
With 5 years of driving experience required, your employment history should be one of the strongest sections of your CV.
Clearly Show Your Driving Experience
For each driving position, include:
Employer: ABC Organisation
Position: Driver
Period: January 2020 – December 2025
Then list your genuine responsibilities, such as:
- Transported staff and visitors
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections
- Maintained vehicle logbooks
- Recorded mileage and fuel usage
- Ensured vehicles were clean and roadworthy
- Planned routes
- Transported documents and supplies
- Reported vehicle faults
- Arranged vehicle servicing
Only include responsibilities you actually performed.
Put Your Driver’s Licence Near the Top
Make your Code B licence easy for the recruiter to find.
For example:
Driver’s Licence: Valid Code B
Highlight Accident-Free Driving if Applicable
If you genuinely have a strong safety record, mention it.
For example:
“Maintained a strong safe-driving record while transporting employees and project materials.”
Avoid making claims such as “accident-free for five years” unless they are accurate.
Highlight Vehicle Maintenance Knowledge
If you have genuine experience checking:
- Oil
- Coolant/water
- Tyres
- Brakes
- Battery
- Lights
include this in your CV.
Mention NGO Experience
If you have worked for an NGO, charity, healthcare organisation or community programme, make this visible because NGO experience is specifically listed as an added advantage.
Show Your Languages
Include:
Languages
- Sesotho – Speak / Read / Write
- English – Speak / Read / Write
Use proficiency levels that accurately reflect your abilities.
CV Profile Example
“Reliable and safety-conscious Code B Driver with more than five years of professional driving experience. Experienced in transporting staff and materials, conducting daily vehicle inspections, maintaining mileage and fuel records, and ensuring vehicles remain clean, secure and roadworthy. Able to communicate in English and Sesotho, work under pressure and provide professional transport services.”
Adjust the profile according to your actual experience.
Possible Partners In Health Driver Interview Questions
- Tell us about yourself and your driving experience.
- How many years of professional driving experience do you have?
- Why do you want to work for Partners In Health?
- What do you know about the RESOLVE TB project?
- What type of driver’s licence do you have?
- Is your Code B licence currently valid?
- What vehicle checks do you perform before starting a journey?
- How do you check whether tyres are safe?
- What would you do if a warning light appeared while driving?
- What would you do if the project vehicle broke down during a field trip?
- What minor vehicle repairs can you perform?
- How do you maintain a vehicle logbook?
- Why is recording mileage important?
- How would you calculate and monitor fuel consumption?
- How do you make sure passengers arrive on time?
- What would you do if a passenger asked you to drive faster because they were late?
- How do you prepare for a long-distance journey?
- How would you transport important project documents securely?
- How would you handle sensitive study specimens or project materials entrusted to you?
- What would you do if road conditions became unsafe?
- How do you deal with difficult passengers?
- Are you comfortable working after hours?
- How do you handle pressure while driving?
- What would you do if you were involved in a road accident?
- How do you ensure that a vehicle remains secure?
- Why is confidentiality important when transporting project staff and participants?
- Have you previously worked for an NGO?
- Can you communicate effectively in both Sesotho and English?
- How would your most recent supervisor describe you?
- Why should Partners In Health appoint you as their Driver?
Important Vacancy Summary
Organisation: Partners In Health (PIH)
Position: Driver
Positions: 1
Project: RESOLVE TB
Location: Mohale’s Hoek, Lesotho
Qualification: COSC or LGCSE
Experience: 5 years as a Driver
Driver’s Licence: Valid Code B
NGO Experience: Added advantage
Languages: English and Sesotho
Application Email: lesothorecruitment@pih.org
Closing Date: 18 September 2026