1.    Introduction

The Singapore Embassy in Ankara is hiring a full-time Chauffeur (official working hours are Mondays to Fridays, 8.30am to 6.30pm). The primary duties are as follows:

·       Drive the Embassy’s staff in the Embassy’s official automobile vehicles in compliance with Turkish laws (this includes trips outside of Ankara province but within Türkiye);

·       Plan and manage the transport itinerary/schedules;

·       Oversee administrative duties with the official vehicles, such as despatch and mail collection;

·       Oversee the maintenance, cleaning, upkeep, and safety of the Embassy’s official vehicles; and

·       Assist in selected office administrative and facilities management tasks in the Embassy’s Chancery building and Official Residence, including set-ups for official events and activities.

In addition, the Chauffeur will also carry out the following:

·       Oversee administrative and statutory requirements, documents and records related to the official vehicles, e.g. required maintenance/servicing of the vehicle, vehicle insurance, payment of tolls, updating the vehicle logbook;

·       Carry out administrative duties in support of the planning or hosting of meetings, events, visits, and other official activities;

·       Coordinate with local authorities, diplomatic protocol, and/or security personnel at meeting venues; and

·       Assist the Embassy’s diplomatic staff in matters related to their diplomatic vehicles, such as liaising with the relevant Turkish authorities.

2.    Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

·       High school or diploma equivalent academic qualification.

·       Proficiency in Speaking/Reading/Writing for English and Turkish languages required(Please note: Language proficiency will be tested).

·       Possess at least a valid Class B Turkish driving licence to legally drive and operate automobile vehicles in Turkey.

·       Two years relevant working experience including commercial driving is preferred.

Skills

·       Excellent familiarity with Ankara province and ability to navigate the roads and terrains.

·       Experience with long distance and cross-provincial driving outside of Ankara province.

·       Familiarity with general office administrative and facilities management work is preferred.

·       Competent IT skills in Google Maps and Microsoft Office (preferred).

Other Requirements

·       Able to travel overnight with the Embassy’s diplomatic staff for official visits outside of Ankara province.

·       Able to support the Embassy after working hours, on weekends and Turkish public holidays, when required.

·       Legal status to reside and work in Turkey.

3.    Salary and Benefits

Salary

·       Starting gross monthly salary of between USD 690 to USD 930, depending on relevant experience and qualifications(Please note that 15% will be deducted from the employee’s gross monthly salary as personal social security contribution made by the Embassy to SGK on behalf of the employee, and the Embassy would contribute an additional 17.5% employer’s contribution.)

·       Annual salary increment.

Bonuses

·       Annual 13th month bonus (1 month)

·       Annual Performance Bonus depending on performance (up to 2 months)

·       Annual Variable Component bonus, depending on Singapore’s economic performance for the year of review (up to 0.5 month)

Please note that annual bonuses will range between a guaranteed 1 month’s salary, to a maximum of 3.5 months’ salary.

Other Remunerations

·       Overtime allowances.

·       Daily trip allowances for official visits outside of Ankara.

·       Employer’s contribution to employee’s social security.

·       Suit and shoe allowances for the conduct of official duties.

·       Medical leave, in line with local laws

·       Training opportunities for professional development

(Please note that payment of income tax and other associated taxes is the personal responsibility of the employee.)

4.    Application Details

·       This advertisement is open from 15 May 2024 to 31 May 2024.

·       Interested applicants are required to submit their applications to the Embassy via email only to koh_ling_ying@mfa.gov.sg and muhammad_tarmizi_mustaffa_kamal@mfa.gov.sg within the opening period. The application should minimally consist of a one-page Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English language and PDF format and valid contact details (minimally email address and mobile number).

·       Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the Embassy for the next stage of the process.

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