Private Driver
Location: Wuse 2, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Employer / Management
Job Summary
- Ikevora (formerly Starup Soar) is seeking a reliable, experienced, and safety-conscious Private Driver to provide safe, punctual, and efficient transportation services.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for driving assigned vehicles, maintaining vehicle cleanliness and roadworthiness, planning routes, and ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers.
- The ideal candidate must demonstrate professionalism, discretion, punctuality, and a strong commitment to road safety and responsible vehicle handling.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely transport the employer, passengers, or other authorised persons to designated destinations.
- Ensure timely arrival for appointments, meetings, errands, and other scheduled journeys.
- Plan routes efficiently and stay informed about traffic conditions and alternative routes within Abuja.
- Maintain the cleanliness and presentable condition of the assigned vehicle, both inside and outside.
- Conduct routine vehicle inspections before and after trips, including checks on tyres, brakes, lights, oil, coolant, and fuel levels.
- Monitor vehicle servicing schedules and promptly report mechanical faults, damage, or maintenance requirements.
- Ensure the vehicle has sufficient fuel for scheduled journeys.
- Comply with traffic regulations, speed limits, parking rules, and all applicable road safety requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling personal or business-related information.
- Assist with loading and unloading luggage, packages, or other items when required.
- Keep accurate records of journeys, fuel purchases, mileage, and vehicle expenses where necessary.
- Ensure that the vehicle’s documents, insurance, and other required records are kept up to date in coordination with management.
- Report accidents, traffic incidents, delays, and other vehicle-related issues promptly.
- Carry out assigned driving-related errands and other reasonable duties as required.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Valid Nigerian driver’s licence appropriate for the assigned vehicle.
- Previous experience as a professional, personal, corporate, or executive driver is an advantage.
- Good knowledge of Abuja roads, particularly Wuse 2 and surrounding areas.
- Demonstrable knowledge of defensive driving and road safety practices.
- Ability to use navigation applications such as Google Maps.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Punctual, honest, trustworthy, and responsible.
- Neat, well-presented, and professional in conduct.
- Ability to follow instructions and maintain confidentiality.
- Physically fit to perform the duties associated with the role.
- No history of reckless driving or serious road safety violations.
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required, subject to agreed work arrangements.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Safe and responsible driving.
- Time management and punctuality.
- Route planning and navigation.
- Basic vehicle inspection and maintenance awareness.
- Professional conduct and passenger care.
- Reliability, discretion, and attention to detail.
- Problem-solving and calm decision-making in traffic or unexpected situations.
Salary and Benefits
- Monthly Salary: N150,000, depending on experience and suitability.
- Accommodation: Provided.
Application Closing Date
14th November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to startupsoarhr@gmail.com using "Private Driver – Wuse 2" as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.