Position: Chairman’s Personal Driver
Department: Administration
Reports To: Chairman
Employment Arrangement: Full-time, with accommodation provided at the Chairman’s villa.
Job Purpose:
To provide safe, reliable, and professional driving and personal assistance to the Chairman, while ensuring his transportation, daily requirements, and related household and external arrangements are handled efficiently, discreetly, and responsibly.
The role also includes assisting the Chairman with mobility requirements, coordinating household-related external activities, and carrying out other duties as assigned.
Major Responsibilities:
Driving and Transportation:
- Provide full-time driving services to the Chairman, ensuring safe, comfortable, and timely transportation.
- Maintain excellent knowledge of UAE traffic laws, road regulations, and safe driving practices.
- Plan journeys and select appropriate routes in advance to avoid unnecessary delays and traffic congestion.
- Maintain the assigned vehicle in a clean, presentable, and roadworthy condition.
- Wash and maintain the vehicles three times per week, or whenever required.
- Assist the Chairman when entering and exiting the vehicle, ensuring his comfort and safety.
- Remain available for transportation requirements according to the Chairman’s schedule and instructions.
- Demonstrate excellent driving skills, patience, punctuality, and professional conduct at all times.
Assistance and Mobility Support with Personal Nurse:
- Provide personal assistance to the Chairman in exigent circumstances, as required and within the employee’s training and capabilities.
- Assist the Chairman with mobility support when entering or exiting the vehicle and at other locations.
- Ensure the wheelchair footrests are properly positioned and both legs are supported safely whenever the Chairman is seated in the wheelchair.
- Identify the nearest accessible or wheelchair-friendly washroom immediately upon arrival at any venue.
- Ensure suitable accessibility arrangements are considered when planning visits and appointments.
- Remain attentive to the Chairman’s needs and provide assistance respectfully and discreetly.
Schedule Coordination and Communication:
- Keep the Chairman informed of planned personal arrangements and commitments well in advance, avoiding last-minute notifications wherever possible.
- Communicate clearly and seek clarification whenever an instruction is not fully understood.
- Respond promptly and professionally to requests or queries arising at the residence or office.
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality regarding the Chairman’s personal affairs, visitors, schedule, and business activities.
Guest Reception and Hospitality:
- Welcome guests and visitors to the Chairman’s residence in a courteous and professional manner.
- Prepare and serve coffee, tea, or other refreshments to guests when required.
- Maintain appropriate manners, presentation, and hospitality standards when interacting with visitors.
Household and External Responsibilities:
The employee will be responsible for coordinating and carrying out assigned tasks outside the house, including:
- Responding to the doorbell and opening the pedestrian entrance or main gate for visitors and service providers.
- Watering and maintaining plants inside and outside the residence.
- Cleaning and maintaining the garden and ensuring the external grass areas are kept tidy.
- Cleaning the swimming pool area twice weekly and whenever necessary.
- Remaining present while the swimming pool cleaner carries out the assigned work.
- Supervising service providers and maintenance personnel while they perform work at the residence.
- Accompanying the maid when required to purchase household supplies or other necessary items.
- Running external errands, including visits to veterinary clinics, shops, supermarkets, Union Coop, and other locations as instructed.
- Maintaining the cleanliness, organization, and security of external household areas.
- Taking responsibility for household tools and equipment, including the toolbox, drill, gardening tools, water hose, and other assigned items, ensuring they are properly maintained and accounted for.
- Reporting any missing, damaged, or faulty tools, equipment, or household items immediately.
General Administration and Other Duties:
- Carry out other personal, household, and work-related assignments as directed by the Chairman.
- Support the Chairman with arrangements and activities at home, the office, and other locations as required.
- Coordinate with SamTech HR regarding all employment and financial matters, including salary-related queries, vehicle expenses, and other employment-related issues.
- Ensure the security and safety of the residence and promptly report any unusual activity, incident, or concern.
- Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene, cleanliness, discipline, and professional conduct.
Working Arrangements:
- Full-time position with accommodation provided at the Chairman’s villa.
- Normal reporting time: 8:30 AM.
- Working hours and daily availability will be determined by the Chairman’s schedule and operational requirements.
- Alternate Saturdays off
- The employee is expected to remain flexible and coordinate availability in accordance with assigned duties and applicable company policies and UAE labour requirements.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Proactive, alert, resourceful, and capable of anticipating requirements.
- Excellent driving ability and a strong commitment to road safety.
- Trustworthy, disciplined, reliable, and responsible.
- High level of personal integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Calm, patient, and respectful temperament.
- Good organizational skills and attention to cleanliness and detail.
- Ability to follow instructions accurately and seek clarification when necessary.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and respond appropriately to changing priorities.
- Good physical capability to perform reasonable mobility assistance and household-related duties.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
- High School Certificate or Diploma.
Minimum Work Experience:
- At least 2 years of relevant experience as a personal driver, private driver, chauffeur, or in a similar role.
Professional Conduct and Confidentiality:
The employee must:
- Maintain high moral standards and professional behaviour at all times.
- Treat the Chairman, family members, guests, colleagues, and service providers with respect.
- Maintain strict confidentiality concerning personal, family, household, and business matters.
- Follow all reasonable instructions and maintain a professional code of conduct.
- Protect the Chairman’s privacy, personal belongings, vehicles, and household property.